Today’s competitive workforce is in a constant state of evolution. The introduction of new systems, products and services, and the drive for improved efficiencies in an ever-challenging marketplace require employers to evaluate, update and realign teams to best meet the changing demands of their industry. To help employees build their skill sets and keep up, Genesee Community College is offering enrollment for its Business and Commerce Micro-credential programs available this fall semester, which begins September 6.
Micro-credentials are academic programs, similar to degree programs, that have been dramatically trimmed to just 9 to 15 credit hours that include only core courses relevant to specific skills, training, and knowledge in that discipline. Designed to be earned in as quickly as one semester, a Micro-credential is the ideal way to build a resume to take advantage of career advancement opportunities, get started in a new industry or even to explore a career path without the commitment of an expensive or time-consuming four-year degree.
GCC’s Micro-Credential programs offer students a high-quality education in a reduced time frame and limited cost – only course tuition plus course-related books and fees. Business and Commerce micro-credential programs available for enrollment for the Fall 2022 semester include: Human Resource Management, Event Management, Professional Sales, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, Medical Office Assistant, and Accounting Fundamentals.
“While none of us can predict the changes that will affect our industry, organization or jobs, the best way to ‘future proof’ our careers is to consistently sharpen our skills and expand our capacity,” said Dr. Lina LaMattina, director of Business Programs.
The online learning component of micro-credentials is another way the programs enable student success, particularly for those who may be juggling the responsibility of family, healthcare needs, transportation issues or jobs. Upon completion of a micro-credential program, students receive an official college transcript that documents their earned academic credit as well as a specific digital badge that highlights those core skills and competencies that employers search for on resumes, LinkedIn pages and other social media channels. Additionally, earned micro-credentials generate SUNY academic college credits which are transferable and can be applied toward additional academic degrees in the future including:
•GCC associate degrees and certificates
•SUNY to SUNY Pathways and Seamless Transfer programs
•GCC’s many (200+) transfer agreements with baccalaureate institutions
•Most colleges and universities nationwide
Tuition assistance is available through SUNY’s Reimagine Workforce grant. For eligibility requirements, contact Tish Williams, Project Coordinator, Stay Near, Go Far, Reimagine Workforce Grant at http://prwilliams@genesee.edu, 585-343-0055 Ext. 6318. Stay Near, Go Far is funded by a sub-award from the NYS Department of Labor through a U.S. Department of Education Stabilization Fund Reimagine Workforce Preparation grant, administered by SUNY RF.
For more information on GCC’s Business and Commerce Micro-credentials, contact Dr. Lina LaMattina, Director of Business programs at http://lmlamattina@genesee.edu, 585-343-0055 Ext. 6319.
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