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MCC launches Workforce Promise to ensure graduates are ‘work ready’

Featured photo: Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea , president of Mott Community College, talks about Workforce Promise at a recent luncheon

Mott Community College (MCC) is implementing its Workforce Promise initiative with the beginning of the Fall Semester 2022. The Workforce Promise is both a promise to participating students, and to future employers, that MCC students who complete the program are prepared not only academically for their careers, but that they also have the soft skills in place to be successful in any work environment.

The Workforce Promise program offers students a series of digital training modules in eight competencies to make them “work ready,” including:

·       Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

·       Oral/Written Communications

·       Teamwork/Collaboration

·       Digital Technology

·       Leadership

·       Professionalism/Work Ethic

·       Career Management

·       Global and Intercultural Fluency

These eight training modules were developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to address the competencies employers value most in new college hires.

“We are excited to work in partnership with employers to provide work-ready talent to help improve employee retention in our region,” said Robert Matthews, associate vice president of MCC Workforce and Economic Development.

Workforce Promise graduates of MCC’s occupational and Workforce Development programs will be will be able to meet the expectations of employers in terms of soft skills, foundational skills, and the technical skills necessary to perform in entry level positions,” Matthews added.

As students complete the digital competencies, they will build a digital portfolio highlighting their accomplishments and skills. Their portfolio will contain their educational experiences, including degrees, certifications and licenses earned, employment documents including resume, cover letters and letters of recommendation, digital badges, co-curricular transcripts, and personal assessments. The digital portfolio will also include non-academic experiences, showcasing the student’s leadership and community experiences related to volunteerism, student clubs and community involvement.

Graduates of MCC who participate in the Workforce Promise, will be able to refresh or improve their soft skills as needed to be successful in their new careers. The program is structured so that if a student receives feedback from their employers that they need to improve in one of the eight competencies, they have an opportunity to remediate their skills (whether technical, foundational, or soft skills) at no additional cost.

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