Lansing Community College is close to wrapping up a month long program meant to help adult students prepare for a better college experience and also better prepare them for the workplace.
LCC's Gateway to Success Adult Boot Camp, taking place until August 6th, is preparing adults that have been out of the workforce or education system to go back to school. They've brought in employers to help with the program who are interested in different strengths from different generations. Cathy Wilhm, Director, Center for Workforce Transition at Lansing Community College, says, "Education isn't just about learning skills, but also learning what employers are looking for." Having particular skills may be useless if your potential employer needs you to work with a team and you never have, "We are creating well-rounded employees," says Wilhm.
After completing assessments to identify possible career paths, students meet with program advisors to set goals. They will take courses related to those fields and also in Microsoft and Internet Basics. There will also be one-on-one learning sessions.
To help with the program, 6 faculty members were brought in and some of those were hired specifically for the program. "We have a ton of people that want in," says Cathy of the growth opportunities for next year. "We will continue to identify opportunities and meet employer demands."
Source: Cathy Wilhm, Director, Center for Workforce Transition at Lansing Community College
?Writer: Allison Monroe, Innovation News Editor
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