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<\/a>\u201cHigher education has to be accessible to everyone because we all need some level of growth or training. Jones can now provide that accessibility for the individual learner and help make our employers more competitive in a global market,\u201d said Smith.<\/p>\nThe developer of this unique delivery method of virtual workforce training, Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Director of Online Â鶹ֱ²¥, Dr. Michael Trest said the goal is to bridge the skills gap, by utilizing technology in a cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have 700 different courses in our catalog including employability skills, All of the workforce training courses are aligned with industry standards, by companies who are leaders in their field. J C\u2019s Online Â鶹ֱ²¥ coordinators work with local businesses to customize training needs for each business or individual. President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council, Scott Waller, IOM, said he\u2019s excited about the impact the OWC will have on individuals, businesses and the state\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n \u201cThe key for us in Mississippi is to make sure we\u2019re creating opportunities for citizens to learn more skills and the specific skills needed by the companies we have here in the state. We also need to meet the needs of the workforce and create the type of environment from an economic perspective, that allows us to grow jobs, per capita income and really create a successful workforce throughout the state,\u201d said Waller.<\/p>\n Company leaders can access each employee\u2019s training progress and success \u201cWe want the OWC to help you reach your goals, monitor success and training progress,\u201d said Trest to the business and industry representatives at the launch of the OWC. \u201cNow, business and industry employees don\u2019t have to travel to access quality training. A small investment provides access to world-class training at your fingertips,\u201d said Trest.<\/p>\n The state\u2019s 15 community colleges are part of the catalyst that will help change the face of workforce training. A newly created community college consortium will be instrumental in providing OWC training for each community college\u2019s business partners,\u201d said Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board, Dr. Angela Mayfield.<\/p>\n \u201cÂ鶹ֱ²¥ has done something no one else has ever done before and that Ultimately, the customizable training through short courses will help close the skills gap between what employers need and the skills citizens have, earning individuals\u2019 credentials that could lead to promotions with the enhanced skills, better safety practices and college degrees. Current content areas include Industrial Training, Manufacturing, Logistics, Employability, Soft-Skills, Workplace Safety, Basic Technology, Networking, IT Security, Coding, and Adult Education, and more. For more information click on the website, https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/workforce\/owc\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> team building, health and safety and technical competencies. JC\u2019s Online Workforce training is the only entity in the state that can offer OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 online certification. The OWC courses are self-paced and available 24\/7 with every course taking about an hour to complete, for only $10,\u201d said Trest.<\/p>\n<\/a> throughout the process. After each course, a digital badge is earned, displaying the competencies successfully completed, which can also be shared like a digital resume\u2019. Trest said the OWC works for individuals or companies with training needs for one person to 1,000 people in 20 different states, with the ability to train everyone.<\/p>\n<\/a> is to expand the workforce training toolbox to include online, skills-based training. I am impressed!\u201d said Mayfield. \u201cThe partnerships across the state, longtime relationships, coupled with their skills and innovative spirit has resulted in the development of this Online Â鶹ֱ²¥. Mississippi companies have another tool designed for them, according to their specifications to be more successful.\u201d<\/p>\n