The Work Certified Program at SCC

Shawnee Community College, in cooperation with Shawnee Development, is hosting a Work Certified Program workshop, part of a national work readiness initiative, beginning April 17 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the main campus near Ullin. The Work Certified program was designed based on information gathered from employer focus groups. Employers throughout the region are looking for stronger work ethics and soft skills in potential employees. The Work Certified program is designed to strengthen those skills. The Work Certified program is a three-week training workshop to enhance overall general business knowledge, acquire employability skills, strengthen business writing techniques and increase work maturity aptitude of prospective employees.

The program is provided at no cost to WIA eligible participants with mileage, childcare reimbursement and transportation available. Upon completion of the course, participants will be Work Certified.

The Work Certified program is sponsored by a grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as part of Governor Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns Initiative, administered by The Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board and Shawnee Development Council.

For more information, contact Doris Martin, WIA Program Manager, Shawnee Development Council at 618-634-2201.