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  MCTC credits available for business training through Workforce Development Institute  

     The Workforce Development Institute is offered by Marshall Community & Technical College and sponsored by the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Institute, along with the support of the Chamber of the Chamber, was created to enhance the training efforts of local business and industry by offering a service to convert specialized training into college credit for the employee.

     When an employer expresses interest in offering these incentives to their employees, MCTC qualified representatives evaluate the training and if it meets the required standards, award college credit to employees who have earned it and want to participate.

     The two degrees these earned credits can be used toward are the Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies. Both degrees are designed to assist adult learners in establishing professional credentials and meeting their occupational, professional, and personal goals. With the blending of the Workforce Development Institute and these specific degree programs, MCTC has in place a mechanism to deliver educational programs to nontraditional students desiring to complete their post-secondary education conveniently.

     The WFDI also benefits the employer with fewer requests for course reimbursements, a more highly-trained and degreed staff, and it’s free! There is no cost to the employer to evaluate and possibly award these credits. The employers use their own instructors and materials; MCTC just has to make sure that the courses offered meet the required learning outcomes and assessment. The best advantage though is for the employee, the applications fee and tuition costs for any credits received through this program are waived.

     To learn more about this program and how your business can become involved, contact Erika Bailey at (304) 525-1466. Information is available at www.mctc.edu.