Broward College Urban League of Broward County Mary
Broward College Urban League of Broward County Mary Rousseau Vanessa Hill
Program Format • All 8 certification content embedded in 3 associate level and 3 bachelor level courses • Non-credit workshops in all 8 certifications offered through Urban League • Non-credit workshops in all 8 certifications offered for veterans at Broward College Miramar West Center • Specialized non-credit workshops for employees of JL Audio • Non-credit self-study courses in all 8 certifications offered fully online
Numbers as of December 30, 2016: Unique Participants: 689 Earned Credentials: 1268 Placements:
Participants • Awareness of Suppy Chain • Reduced length of on-the-job training • Preparing potential candidates for employment • Participant expectations
Employers • Walmart partnership • Fed. Ex, Hilton, JM Family, DHL, SEKO, Southern Wine, FTL Airport, US Foods, Cargill, City Furniture, Fastenal and various retail associations • American Association of Blacks in Energy Roundtable • CSCMP South Florida Roundtable • JL Audio • FDOT • Spring Employment Fair
Most important lessons learned 1) There is a need for multiple learning formats and more flexible testing options 2) There is a need for these certifications with both employed and unemployed individuals
Future Plans Broward College plans to continue offering the certifications in our academic programs as well as continuing to promote the certifications through our Corporate Education Center. Urban League is exploring opportunities to continue to offer the certifications.
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