The back-to-school period applies not only to traditional learners, but also to adults returning to education. It is common for adults to return to school, whether it is completing an existing degree, completing a previously started path, or attending school for the first time. Whatever the reason, adult learners of all levels of education have the resources to meet the educational requirements they need to succeed in their chosen career field.
Grow with Google is one of several programs designed to get you quickly into competitive, well-paying jobs in high-growth sectors. After 6 months, you can get a job right away by earning a Google Career Certificate. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training offers scholarships to introduce programs in Michigan.
No relevant experience or degree is required to complete this flexible online job training. Helps develop leadership skills and approaches to become a more effective leader in the workplace. You’ll also learn industry-specific skills such as interview preparation, digital marketing, and small business ownership inside and out. For more information, please visit https://grow.google.
We know that starting and returning to school can be a daunting task. Often. And while it’s easier to shoulder the financial obligations gradually, much like the PAE program and Grow with Google, Michigan Reconnect is designed to provide economical tuition support for post-secondary education. resource.
Offering free tuition to community colleges within the district, Michigan Reconnect allows adults to earn an Associate’s Degree Pell Qualification Skills Certificate. Childcare, transportation, or additional financial assistance can also be supported with the work of state and local partners who are here to help you.
At Michigan Works in the metropolitan area! (CAMW!) We house and collaborate with several programs that provide adult education. One of them is the Lansing School District, which has a representative at the Lansing American Job Center. We provide adult learners with opportunities to improve their education and their position in life. With a GED, high school diploma, English as a second language, and career path options, the Lansing School District has something for all learners of all ages. For more information, please visit our website https://www.lansingschools.net/academic-choices/adult-education/.
In addition, our close partner, the Center for Refugee Development, offers many programs for both young people and adults. One of the notable programs is her English program for all students aged 16 and over who want to improve their English skills. RDC offers six levels of English language instruction in various settings. This program helps each participant learn English and improve their career opportunities.
For over 20 years, the Potterville Adult Education (PAE) program has served as an alternative choice for adult learners in the Lansing area. In one of his columns last month, he announced that the PAE program had recently moved to the Lansing American Job Center. The PAE program believes that adult education gives people her second chance and gives individuals and families the chance to build a brighter future.
With this belief in mind, the program is dedicated to providing adults with the opportunity to earn a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), the equivalent of a high school diploma. Visit their website pottervilleadulteducation.com or Lansing American Job Center for more information on how to join the PAE program.
Finally, there is another program within CAMW. American Job Centers is a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program that provides career coaching and funding opportunities for classroom and on-the-job training based on program eligibility. Training opportunities in various industries include healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and transportation.
To learn more about the WIOA program and admission requirements, please visit CAMW. Complete the connection presentation and application.
Not sure where to start or which program is right for you? Call CAMW! 517-492-5536 or email LansingGreeter@camw.net.
Carrie Rosingana is CEO of Capital Area Michigan Works! Visit www.camw.org to connect with Capital Area Michigan Works! Team to assist with your career exploration or staffing needs. Capital Area Michigan Works! is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network, serving American Her job centers in Lansing, St. John’s and Charlotte in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties.