COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION

MCC Community and Workforce Education fuels equitable, sustainable and community-oriented economic growth through talent development with noncredit education and training that addresses emerging workforce priorities. Community and Workforce Education feeds an ongoing talent pipeline and drives employee ascension through competency-based education on advancing technologies and business practices. Programs are designed and rooted in cornerstone areas, such as Lean operations, allied health, automation, sustainability, production maintenance, information technology, robotics and project management. Emerging technologies include virtual and augmented reality, prototype design, advanced manufacturing, operations reliant on the Internet of Things and cybersecurity. Training is delivered at the worksite, online and at the Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology, located on the Fort Omaha Campus, as well as multiple other locations.

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Corporate Training

MCC Corporate Training offers employers and individuals customized training experiences that provide individuals or teams the knowledge and skills they need to perform their jobs. Courses may focus on onboarding and training new hires, upskilling or reskilling current employees or customized training specific to a particular topic.

If you are interested in training a small group on a particular topic, your team may join a class with other organizations. For more information, contact Sam Dickson, workforce training manager, at 531-MCC-2592 or sdickson@mccneb.edu, or contact corporatetraining@mccneb.edu. The below topics are a few of our popular corporate offerings. If interested in other topics, contact Sam Dickson.

• Microsoft Office (Excel basic to advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Spanish for the workplace

• Spanish for nursing

• Financial wellness/personal finance

• Write effective emails

• Lean (Six Sigma or customized)

• Business communication skills

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Foundations of leadership

• Developing a business mindset

• Tools for decision-making

• Active listening

• Effective meetings

MCC is a qualified institution, eligible to provide scholarship and grant funding for workforce training. For employers seeking to train employees, funding may be available for incumbent work training.

Professional Training — Open Enrollment

Community and Workforce Education provides high-quality, in-demand professional certification training and customized workforce training. MCC is a qualified institution, eligible to provide scholarship and grant funding for workforce training. Scholarship and grant funding for certification training is available for those who qualify. For more information about funding, contact corporatetraining@mccneb.edu.

It Career Training Project Octien

*Introduction to Fundamentals+ $

If you enjoy challenges, troubleshooting, learning new skills with growth potential and want your résumé to stand out among other applicants, this program may be for you. The course is delivered through joint instruction from community partners and MCC. Students enrolled in this course will build their confidence in a low-risk environment, develop a broader understanding of IT and help aspiring IT professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. The program includes content and instruction that enables students to earn the CompTIA Fundamentals+ certification. Funding is available; email careerforward@mccneb.edu or visit www.mccneb.edu/Octein. Fort

*Cybersecurity Essentials for Work

This two-hour, self-paced online course provides an overview of the foundation of essential cybersecurity knowledge that employees, interns and students should possess to be informed and engaged digital citizens, poised to protect an organization’s electronic data and digital infrastructure from common cybersecurity threats.

Online Course

WIDX379A Self-Paced 04/01-04/27 $29

*Comp TIA Network+

In this 72-hour course, you will learn and apply the basics of network technology, including networking devices, network management and the essentials to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam. Topics include network topologies, the OSI model, protocols, adapters, network devices, internetwork devices and data protection. (Four-month access)

Prerequisite: CompTIA A+

Online Course

WIDX591B Self-Paced cohort starting 05/01 $2,499

*Comp TIA Security+

In this 84-hour course, you will learn and apply the basics of cybersecurity, including policies, procedures, outer defenses and the essentials to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam. Topics include risk management, app development and deployment, third-party integration, firewalls, network address translation, virtual private networks, web threat protection, network access protection and wireless attacks. (Four-month access) Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ and Network+

Online Course

WIDX592B Self-Paced cohort starting 05/01 $2,499

GOOGLE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Rapid It Employment Academy

The Rapid IT Employment program is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor grant providing accessible learning pathways to high-wage, high-demand IT career fields. Participants receive full tuition support, a dedicated career coach and job placement assistance. To determine if you qualify for funding, complete an Interest Inquiry at mccneb.edu/RapidITAcademy or email rapidIT@mccneb.edu.

*Comp

TIA A+ Mentored Learning

This program focuses on the CompTIA A+, a professional certification that validates core skills and abilities in areas such as cybersecurity; data backup, recovery and storage; device configuration; networking; operating systems; technical support; and troubleshooting. Education is delivered over 14 weeks, infusing weekly online labs, assessments, live tutoring sessions and instructor-led workshops. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are prepared to complete the CompTIA A+ certification exam. This course is offered at no cost to eligible grant participants and free to those who qualify, which may require additional pretraining before the class start date.

MCC IT Express, The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.

Fremont Area Center, 835 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, 5300 N. 30th St.

*MCC CODE SCHOOL $

The Metropolitan Community College Code School is a nine-month, hands-on program in which participants learn computer coding skills while working in teams using Agile methodology, a proven, employer-desired structure for web development. Students gain competencies across the spectrum of technical and soft skill disciplines required for contemporary web application development. Topics include the basics of client-side and server-side web components. Advanced topics, including the Angular and Spring frameworks and DevOps are covered later in the program to prepare students to form teams that build and deploy real-world applications in the capstone phase of the course. The program curriculum and course structure are based on needs identified by area employers who have aligned with the College’s Community and Workforce Education programs to help place students in careers upon successful completion. This program starts every fall term. For more information or to apply for the program, visit mccneb.edu/CodeSchool.

These online professional certificate courses allow participants to work at their own pace and award Google digital badges upon the successful completion of the course. For a one-time $99 fee, students are allowed one year of access to the following courses, with cohorts beginning on 04/01:

*Google IT Support $

This 100-hour, asynchronous, self-paced, beginner-level course provides the participant with network prototype, cloud computing, Windows operating system, Linux command line, systems administration, encryption algorithms, techniques and more. No prior experience is needed.

Online Course WIDX747

*Google Data Analytics $

This asynchronous, self-paced, beginner-level course is designed to provide IT data analysts with in-demand skills for the collection, transformation and organization of data to draw conclusions, make predictions and drive informed decision-making. No prior experience is needed.

Online Course WIDX744

*Google UX Design $

This asynchronous, self-paced, beginner-level course is designed to focus on the interaction that users have with products like websites, applications and physical objects. This highly interactive course instructs participants to complete the design-learner process. No prior experience is needed.

Online Course WIDX746

*Google Cloud Networking $

Prerequisite: Prior experience as a network engineer or network administrator

This asynchronous, self-paced, intermediate-level course is for participants who want to advance in their careers as network engineers. Participants practice key job skills using Google Cloud to build networks, implement VPCs, configure network services and implement hybrid interconnectivity.

Online Course WIDX735

*Google IT Automation with Python $

Designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills, this asynchronous, self-paced, beginner-level course develops participant skills working with Python, Git and IT automation. No prior experience is needed.

Online Course

WIDX736

Blockchain Academy

The MCC Blockchain Academy is a series of professional workshops and training focused on blockchain technology. The Academy offers training for all skill levels and audiences, from beginner to advanced. The Mission of the Blockchain Academy is to clarify the purpose and application of blockchain and to provide accessible and relevant training to area industry partners and professionals to help them leverage blockchain strengths for business purposes.

Mobile Device Repair Academy

The Mobile Device Repair Academy is the first Wireless Industry Service Excellence (WISE™) authorized training program in postsecondary education in the country. As a proud WISE Authorized Training Administrator, we are committed to training and certifying technicians to the highest standards. WISE certifications are the industry-recognized standard certifications for technicians, IT professionals, retailers and business owners. You may earn WISE™ Level 1 and Level 2 certifications during our one-week Boot Camp, and you may also perfect your abilities and marketability by completing an eight-week internship. These classes are offered at the new Reboot Central located in the MCC Digital Express on the Fort Omaha Campus. For more information and to register for the next session of courses starting in March 2023, visit mccneb.edu/MobileRepair.

*Mobile Device Repair Academy: WISE™ Level 1 and Level 2

You can earn your WISE™ Level 1 and Level 2 certifications during our one-week Boot Camp. A Level 1 WISE- certified technician is a technician who has passed the WISE™ Certification Knowledge Exam and is considered qualified to repair or resolve issues without opening the device. Once you pass the Level 1 Exam, you are eligible to enroll in the hands-on portion of the training to become certified as a WISE™ Level 2 technician in which you will learn to replace hardware inside the device. Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, 5300 N. 30th St.

WIDX918 Internship As scheduled 03/13-05/12

$included in Boot Camp tuition

*Blockchain Foundations

Discover the basics of blockchain technology, bitcoin and distributed ledgers. With a firm focus limited to the finance industry, participants look at use cases that are already on the market, as well as emerging use cases.

Online Course

WIDX450A Self-Paced Class opens 04/03 20-hours $695

*Crypto Trading with Crypto Simulator

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of bitcoin and the cryptocurrency marketplace. Students gain insight into investment in bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies, and how to manage these investments. They will also have access to the Crypto Trading Simulator for completion and practice of course activities.

Online Course WIDX460A Self-Paced Class opens 04/03 10-hours $395

*Certified Multi-Protocol Blockchain Developer

The Certified Multi-Protocol Developer program provides existing developers with a depth of knowledge in blockchain technology, architecture, security and protocol development capabilities on multiple private and public blockchains. You will learn the programming language Solidity to develop Smart Contracts and distributed applications (DApps) on Ethereum. To become a Certified Multiple Protocol Developer, you must illustrate the ability to develop Smart Contracts and DApps on at least two additional blockchains, such as Algorand, Hedera Hashgraph, EOS.IO, R3 Corda, Hyperledger Fabric or NEAR Protocol.

Online Course

WIDX763A Self-Paced Class opens 04/03 150-hours $4,995

*Blockchain Project Manager Certification

This certification outlines the objectives, purpose, road map and deliverables for blockchain project managers and dives deep into dissecting the skills needed to help participants prepare for a career path in the industry. The Certified Blockchain Project Manager exam tests knowledge of blockchain basics, development decisions, business strategy and blockchain architecture.

Online Course

WIDX762A Self-Paced Class opens 04/03 120-hours $3,395

Health Career Training

*Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam Prep $

Prerequisites: Participants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and never been convicted of a drug-related misdemeanor or felony.

This comprehensive program prepares participants to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s exam. Through classroom lectures and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the top 200 drugs, IV flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

National certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the PTCB exam, which participants are required to take upon successful completion of the course.

NWCA national certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association Pharmacy Technician Exam.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 21, 5300 N. 30th St.

WIDX911A TTH 05/04-08/10 6:00PM-9:30PM $2,154

*Phlebotomy Technician $

This course prepares participants to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Topics include all aspects related to blood collection, including comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, specimen hands-on practice and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.

National certification: Students who successfully complete this course take the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam. Class price does not include the $117 exam fee.

NWCA national certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

*Veterinary Assistant Certification $

This program introduces participants to the growing field of veterinary medicine. Participants learn about the care of animals, including how to recognize signs of illness and disease. Interpersonal communication skills, interaction with clients and their animals and how to assist the veterinarian during examinations are covered.

NWCA national certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association Veterinary Assistant Exam.

Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE

*Mental Health Technician $

Mental illness can affect anyone, and the consequences of ignoring the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other disorders can be devastating. Mental health technicians help people struggling with a wide variety of illnesses and considering the sensitive nature of their work, they have to be well-versed in developmental psychology. This 366-hour program prepares learners to take the Mental Health Technician Certification exam through the American Medical Certification Association. (12-month access)

*Medical Scribe

Medical scribes receive dictations and transform those into clear, accurate, written documentation in record time. They often work in physicians’ offices, hospitals or even from home — generally 40 hours a week. In this 320-hour program, you will learn and apply grammar and punctuation with medical examples and comprehensive medical terminology around anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, HIPAA and electronic medical records. This program prepares learners to take the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist national exam.

(Eight-month access)

Online Course WIDX589A Self-Paced cohort starts 04/03 $3,599

*Medical Transcription Editor

As a medical transcriptionist, you’ll be typing (i.e., transcribing) audio recordings of doctors’ notes for patients’ medical records. You can also opt for an editing position using the skills you’ve learned in our medical transcription editing course, where you’ll proof and correct reports generated by speech-recognition software. This 690-hour program is certified and approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs and prepares learners to take the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist national certifying exam. (12-month access)

Business And Leadership Career Training Asynchronous Business Courses

These courses focus on skill-based professional development. The intent is to extend the learner’s development of workplace “soft” and “hard” skills while advancing the learner’s competency and comfort with common workplace technologies. These classes are designed for professionals who prefer to work at their own pace at a time that’s best for them, have basic computer skills and are looking to grow or expand their current skill set.

*Create a Digital Portfolio

Standing out in today’s job market is challenging. A digital portfolio can help get you hired by providing potential employers with a curated selection of work samples that best demonstrate your knowledge, skills and abilities. In this eight-hour online course, participants will learn digital portfolio best practices and create their own digital portfolio using Google Sites. No coding skills are required. Participants will complete coursework at their own pace over four weeks and will have the opportunity to sign up for three virtual sessions with the course instructor for one-on-one guidance and feedback on their coursework. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge.

Asynchronous Online

WIDX969A Self-Paced

*Digital Design with Canva

*Behavioral and Psychiatric Technician $

Behavioral health and psychiatric technician training teaches the skills you need to provide direct services and support to patients who display patterns of disruptive behavior that require management and intervention. This 394-hour program prepares learners to take the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians Level 1 exam. (12-month access)

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 21, 5300 N. 30th St.

06/01

$129

Graphic design is quickly becoming a must-have skill in a variety of fields. In this 12-hour online course, participants will learn digital design fundamentals and create a variety of assets with Canva. Participants will complete coursework at their own pace over the course of four weeks. Each week, participants can sign up for a 30-minute virtual session with the course instructor for one-on-one guidance and feedback on their coursework. Upon successfully completing the course, participants will earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge.

Insurance Producer Training

*Nebraska Insurance Pre-License Training: Life and Health $ Participants are provided with an introduction to the life and health insurance business to successfully prepare for the Nebraska life, annuities, accident and health insurance license exam. Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

Project Management Academy

The MCC Project Management Academy is a comprehensive program suitable for all backgrounds and experience levels in project management. The program infuses a diverse curriculum of project management principles, real-world application and project simulations integrating many of the concepts and best practices learned in the foundation of the program. Upon successful demonstration of project management knowledge and skills through project activities, students receive an MCC Project Management Academy Certificate and are prepared to obtain a globally recognized certification in project management through the Project Management Institute. All curriculum is aligned with standards established by the PMI and taught by PMI-certified instructors.

*Project Requirements, Procurement and Cost Management $

Designed for project team members, project managers, key stakeholders and professionals who desire a career in project management, this course introduces participants to the key concepts, methodologies and best practices for collecting and managing project requirements, project estimating, budgeting, financial justification and cost control. This course is eligible for professional development units.

Online Course

WIDX717A TTH 03/23-04/13 6:00PM-9:30PM $695

*Project Quality and Control $

This course introduces participants to the key concepts, methodologies and best practices of project management quality and control. Topics include quality planning, control and assurance; performance control; establishing project metrics; and change control and configuration. Hands-on group exercises reinforce the key concepts. This course is eligible for professional development units.

Online Course

*Agile Project Management $

This course introduces attendees to the essentials of Agile project management. Topics include when, how and where to employ Agile with particular emphasis on planning, estimating techniques and execution. Subject areas addressed include various Agile frameworks (including Scrum), user stories, the history of Agile, sprints, retrospectives, requirements, common misconceptions and Agile as it pertains to the organization.

Online Course

*PMI® Certification Training $

This course is designed to prepare students to take and pass the PMI, PMP or CAPM exam. Coursework will take participants through the initiating, planning, execution, controlling and closing processes and uses group exercises as a hands-on approach to reinforce key concepts. This course is for students who desire to effectively manage and control a project through completion, have previously taken the Foundations of Project Management course and aspire to pass the PMP or CAPM certification test. PMI, PMP and CAPM are all registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Certified Scrum Master® (CSM) $

If you are ready to learn scrum, the CSM® is often considered a gold standard training and certification of Scrum methodology. Learn and apply the Scrum framework and gain an understanding of team accountabilities, events and artifacts as well as how to guide your team to apply Scrum. This interactive and engaging learning experience provides real-world skills that you can immediately apply to your work and expand career opportunities. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be ready to take and pass the CSM exam. Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.

Business Analysis

*IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis $

This hybrid course is for project professionals who want to become more versed in core knowledge and competencies for the in-demand field of business analysis. Participants engage in hands-on lessons on the tools and techniques of business analysis planning; monitoring; requirement elicitation and analysis; stakeholder management; requirement life cycle management; design definition; and documentation. Curriculum is aligned with the widely adopted framework through the International Institute of Business Analysis™ and is taught by certified instructors. Upon successful completion of training and self-study, participants are prepared for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis exam. Online

Lean Six Sigma Academy

*Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Plus $

Participants use detailed Value Stream Maps to identify areas of waste with an in-depth look at the sources of defects and associated quality issues. This course emphasizes interactive simulations, small group interaction and a comprehensive real-world project to gain the distinction of Certified Green Belt.

Zoom Online: Video Conferencing

Trade And Technical Career Training Drone

FLIGHT SCHOOL

*Drone Pilot 1: Safety and Compliance

This course is for drone enthusiasts, hobbyists and individuals seeking to continue onto the FAA Drone Pilot Certification training. Participants learn best practices to successfully fly a drone, including basic rules and regulations, the main parts of an aerial vehicle, computing, actuators, sensors and software. This course is a prerequisite for all other drone courses.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

WIDX413A SA 04/01 9:00AM-2:30PM $89

*Drone Pilot 2: Flight Training

Prerequisite: Drone Pilot 1: Safety and Compliance

Learn the basic flight maneuvers and how to safely control the drone. The hands-on practice includes how to pick a safe area, how to complete a preflight inspection, how to take off, maneuver and land while flying through an obstacle course.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

WIDX414A SA 04/15 9:00AM-NOON $89

*FAA Drone Pilot Certification Training

Prerequisites: Completion of Drone Pilot 1: Safety and Compliance course, plus FAA requirements for exam are 16 years and older, a U.S. citizen and able to read and speak English.

The Federal Aviation Administration released regulations requiring anyone flying or operating a small, unmanned aircraft system (drone) under 55 pounds and for commercial and hobbyist purposes to be a FAA-certified remote pilot. All drone pilots are required to register their drones and have proof of passing a knowledge test with them any time they fly a drone. This course provides participants with in-depth training on all aspects of the FAA Part 107 knowledge concept rules and regulations needed to safely fly drones. Tuition does not include the license exam fee, which can be purchased through several local testing centers for an additional fee.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St. WIDX227A SA 04/22-04/29 9:00AM-4:00PM $265

Fiber Optics Training

*Certified Fiber Optics Technician Certification (CFOT) $

This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a certified fiber optic technician. Students identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. The course is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, and the CFOT exam given on the final day is sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association. Students must pass the written and hands-on exams for certification.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

WIDX232A WTHF 07/05-07/07

8:00AM-5:00PM

*Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance (CFOS/T) $

Prerequisite: Participants must have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending this course. This course offers advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber-optic networks. Participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to use the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single-mode fiber optic networks and gain a detailed understanding of the various pieces of equipment used in testing and maintenance.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St. WIDX233A FSA 07/07-07/08

8:00AM-5:00PM

*Certified Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist (CFOS/S) $

Prerequisite: Participants must have successfully passed the basic CFOT course within the preceding 12 months or have renewed their FOA membership within that time frame prior to attending this class. This training provides participants with an overview of optimal time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) functions and trace concepts to provide training in fusion and mechanical splicing of either single- or multi-mode fiber-optic cables. Inside- or outside-plant fiber optic cable types are utilized to provide hands-on training with fiber-optic enclosures and splice trays.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St. WIDX234A SU 07/09

*Outside-Plant Fiber Optics Specialist (CFOS/O) $

This course introduces industry standards and prepares students to take the CFOS/O, OSP hands-on and written exams that are sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association. Participants learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types; recognize various outside plant closures; and install, prepare, terminate, splice and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. Students must pass the written and hands-on exams to successfully pass this course.

Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.

M 07/10

Logistics And Industrial Automation

This academy allows students to gain the upper hand when applying for positions in transportation and industrial logistics. Learn from certified OSHA trainers and gain hands-on experience in safety, measurement, forklift and logistics. Successful completion of these courses will provide you with the opportunity to find employment in manufacturing, supply chain and other industries while being able to improve safety standards and customer service in the workplace. For more information and to register for the next session of these courses starting in April 2023, visit mccneb.edu/Logistics.

Gap Workforce Training Information Sessions

Have you heard about our workforce training programs and would like to know more? Are you curious about what your future could hold? If you are ready to take the next steps in your training and career path, consider attending one of our workforce training information sessions. Here are just some of our programs:

• Code School

• Medical Services Representative

• Pharmacy Technician Training

• Sheet Metal Training

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

• Fiber Optics Technician

• Phlebotomy Technician Training

• Veterinary Assistant

• Workplace Technology

During these sessions, we will go over upcoming program details, funding opportunities and the application process. To sign up for a session, visit bit.ly/3OCQFvA or scan the QR code to complete a brief form.

Upcoming Sessions:

Tuesday, April 4, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m.

$ Keep your eye out for our dollar symbol. Classes marked with this symbol are eligible for Gap funding.

For more information, call 531-MCC-2110 or email gap@mccneb.edu.

We Are Hiring

Community and Workforce Education noncredit trainers are wanted. Qualified trainers are needed for corporate and professional training. If you provide training not listed below, contact corporatetraining@mccneb.edu.

Seeking trainers to teach industry certifications, MCC Code School/web development, Microsoft Office software, information technology of all topics (DevOps, programming languages, cybersecurity), insurance training courses, customer service skills, communication training courses, problem-solving, project management, soft skills, computer software, community Spanish, supervisor and leadership, CDL, Prototype Design Lab workshops and marketing training.

The application can be found on mccnebjobs.com.

Position Title: Corporate trainers

Position Type: Staff-temporary

Digital Badging

Many of the Workforce Education offerings provide digital badges for your professional portfolio. Contact corporatetraining@mccneb.edu for more information.

What is digital badging?

A digital badge is an indicator of accomplishment or skill that can be displayed, accessed and verified online. Badges are issued based on established criteria for what must be done to earn the badge. When a digital badge is displayed online, clicking the image provides a description of the skill demonstrated and the criteria used to measure it.

Why do digital badges matter?

A digital badge is important because it represents a credential or verified evidence of skill. Demonstration of these discrete skills is not dependent on completion of a degree, so a digital badge can be used to support and verify specific skills and abilities required for employment, advancement in your career or other purposes.

What is Gap?

What does a digital badge look like?

The level of a digital badge issued by MCC is determined through a review of the learning experience. A digital badge is aligned to one of four digital badge images that represent the level of challenge or complexity of the demonstrated skill.

How do I claim and use a

digital badge?

When you earn a digital badge, you receive an email with instructions about how to claim and save it. You may display your earned badges on any number of digital platforms, such as LinkedIn or a digital portfolio, as evidence of your skill. Badges may also be included in digital versions of your résumé. Contact corporatetraining@mccneb.edu for more information.

The MCC Gap Assistance program provides needs-based tuition assistance for approved short-term training programs that are in high-need fields. Gap assistance may be right for you if you are unemployed or underemployed and seeking full-time employment or if you desire career advancement by upskilling.

“I had no idea how I would be able to afford the training I needed to go along with my experience to advance my career. The training the Gap program has allowed me to receive has been a blessing, the economic impact the Gap program has had on my life is unmatched.”

-Pierce Robinson, PMP, MCC Gap Assistance program student, project management professional

What type of programs are offered?

A diverse list of programs approved for Gap funding is available and can be found at mccneb.edu/Gap.

Approved programs include:

• Automotive Express Lane

• Code School

• Fiber Optics

What is the application process?

• Pharmacy Technician

• Project Management

• Sheet Metal

Students can apply in person or online. Visit mccneb.edu/Gap and view “How do I apply?” The intake process includes an application, verification documents submittal, the National Career Readiness Certification assessment and an interview.

Snap Employment And Training

What can Gap cover?

Gap covers partial or full amounts for tuition, required books, equipment and fees, including industry testing.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Must be a Nebraska resident

2. Family income at or below 25% of federal income guidelines

3. U.S. citizen or legal resident

4. Ability to be accepted into and complete the program of study

5. Ability to gain and maintain full-time employment

General information: Alex at allovrien@mccneb.edu or 531-MCC-2110. Student/application information: gap@mccneb.edu

MCC has partnered with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor to empower families and individuals seeking better employment opportunities and better lives by offering the SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program. SNAP E&T provides SNAP recipients who are unemployed or underemployed the opportunity to complete education and training programs that will lead to a fulfilling and rewarding career with an increased earning potential.

Each participant will be paired with a career coach to work one-on-one to identify employment and training goals, programs of interest and assist with overcoming any challenges along the way. Services include individualized job search and résumé assistance, mock-interview opportunities, occupational and soft-skill training and credential opportunities.

You may be a good candidate if:

• You currently receive SNAP benefits or believe you qualify for SNAP benefits and would like to apply.

• You are not receiving TANF/ADC benefits.

• Your household has at least one work-eligible adult (U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident). For more information, call 531-MCC-2110 or email snapet@mccneb.edu.