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Dates set for two JCC training programs | News
SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Workforce Readiness division has set dates for two 10-week training programs made possible through community partnerships across Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua counties. A training program for those interested in the maintenance technician field is set to begin Sept. 22, while a program that will prepare students for immediate employment in the machining/CNC operator field will begin Oct. 4. Both programs are free for qualified individuals. The programs are made possible through funding from the Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board, Chautauqua Works and the Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, which awarded the JCC Foundation funds for the project. Additionally, the college … Read more
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Aug. 26 – 50,000 Hoosiers have enrolled in certificate programs | News
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced that more than 50,000 Hoosiers have enrolled to complete a high-demand certificate program through Indiana’s Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant, which provides tuition-free certificates in five of the state’s most sought-after sectors, including health and life sciences; IT and business services; building and construction, transportation and logistics; and advanced manufacturing. “The Workforce Ready Grant has helped thousands of Hoosiers develop the right skillsets to realize their true potential and connect to available opportunities with Indiana employers,” Holcomb said during the Aug. 19 meeting of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. At the height of … Read more
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New graduate certificate programs | UDaily
We’ve all been there. Your employer is launching the latest technology to help improve processes and you quickly realize that your knowledge is outdated. In some fields, new systems and knowledge can become obsolete in as little as 18 months. “We hear from working professionals that their toughest challenge is staying on top of new skills in technology and management because innovations happen so quickly,” said Jack Baroudi, senior associate dean of academic programs at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. “They are looking for ways to fast track their knowledge in areas such as … Read more
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MBA programs need to keep up with business innovation, employers say
Innovation, strategic planning and digital transformation top the list of what employers are looking for in MBA program graduates. Yet, many graduate business programs are still teaching more generic or broad courses, according to an Aug. 23 Bloomberg report. CarringtonCrisp, an education marketing firm, surveyed 508 employers from 22 countries in 2021 and found that 77 percent of employers believe MBAs need some form of a makeover. Rapid innovation brought on by the pandemic has exacerbated the shift between what employers are looking for and what MBA programs are teaching. MBA programs usually put a heavy focus on corporate finance, … Read more
