SLCC Offers 4 Programs in Support of Career Success

Salt Lake Community College program managers want to get the word out about four valuable resources aimed at helping residents gain a path to better careers or, in turn, greater success in their current jobs, and enable local businesses to grow and ourish.

The rst program is called SLCC Learn & Work. Several short-term, non-credit certi cate programs are available to anyone 18 years and older with a high school diploma or GED. While the enrollment deadline is June 30, accepted candidates have until December 31 to nish their chosen program. SLCC Learn & Work is 100% tuition-free and has no income eligibility requirements. The program offers training in several career areas, including manufacturing, energy, health care, information technology, public safety, transportation and warehouse management. Additional information is available at slcc.edu/allin. Direct questions to Mariah Krizman at 801-957-5367.

Next up is the new SLCC WISE (Workforce Inclusion & Successful Employment) Program for Salt Lake County residents. WISE has a low-income eligibility requirement and is funded through a ve-year grant. Participants can enroll in any SLCC academic and/or training class that the college o ers. Seats are limited, and additional information is available at slcc.edu/careerservices/wise.aspx. Direct questions to Matt Wallace at 801-957-5838 or mwalla68@slcc.edu.

Both Learn & Work and WISE, notes SLCC Workforce Manager Paul Glanton, could be of particular bene t to women re-entering the workforce.

Lastly, SLCC also offers two corporate training programs. Custom Fit is for non-pro t businesses located in Salt Lake County. Through this program, SLCC pays 40% of the cost of any sta development, training and certi cate courses. The training can take place anywhere in Utah. The Frontline Leader Program o ers a series of sta development and training workshops. Workshops are open for individual enrollment, as well as company cohort workshops that can be conducted onsite with 10 or more trainees. Additional information is available slcc.edu/corporate/ funding-resources/custom- t-funding.aspx and slcc.edu/ corporate/workshops/frontline-leader.aspx. Direct questions to 801-957-5299.

“We hope that community members will take advantage of these important resources,” Glanton said. “We want to help businesses and employees to not only meet their goals through education and training but to achieve every desired success.”