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Copiah-Lincoln Community College offers FREE skills training online through strategic partnership
WESSON- Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education is pleased to announce a new learning opportunity made available through a partnership with ed2go, a Cengage company offering free skills.
Co-Lin Workforce Education’s partnership with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning, has greatly expanded the college’s educational offerings to diverse learners. These non-college credit, professional development courses provide hundreds of topics that may be utilized to develop new or upgrade existing skills. Additionally, other courses are available for teacher continuing education credits.
ed2go prides itself on developing innovative, relevant courses that align with job market demands. Their catalog ranges from career and certification training to personal and professional development, with a focus on teaching transferable skills. They utilize an intuitive, fully online model designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” Workforce Center Director Stephenie Sullivan said. “We understand the value of career training in today’s ever-changing job market and providing a flexible option to do so. ed2go has a proven background that helps us best meet the learning needs in our district.”
As a result of the partnership, Co-Lin will offer 10 free workplace skills online courses for a limited time. Now until June 30, 2020, the public is invited to take advantage of these courses that can be completed on the students’ schedule, from anywhere with internet access. Topics include customer service, management, internet marketing, communications, and job searching. The training classes (valued between $95 and $115) contain 24 hours of material and will be accessible for 90 days. Those interested may view the comprehensive list and register at www.colin.edu/freeworkplaceskills.
“We believe that having the right skills and knowing how to utilize them is vital for both job seekers and those who are employed. These classes include a mix of skills for today’s changing job market,” said Sullivan. “This opportunity is made possible by our partner ed2go and registration will end June 30th.”
About ed2go:
ed2go believes that anyone, anywhere can learn. Started in 1997, they provide high quality education the fastest way possible — online. By partnering with academic institutions such as Copiah-Lincoln Community College, they reach life-longer learners in all 50 states and in more than 16 countries. Visit www.ed2go.com/colin for more info.
About Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education:
The Workforce Division at Copiah-Lincoln Community College exists to provide skills to current and future employees desiring to acquire skills necessary for their career no matter their age, background, or skill set. Training is available in various forms and accommodates a wide audience in the CLCC District, which includes Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Simpson counties. Individuals may benefit from affordable, short-term, non-credit, workforce training classes that provide new or enhanced skills needed to enter a new field or re-enter with upgraded skills.
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For more information, please contact Celeste Williamson at celeste.williamson@colin.edu or visit www.colin.edu/freeworkplaceskills.