in a number of areas
that enable you to develop
new skills and enhance
your credentials. These
programs can help to refine
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Unemployment, as it
turns out, has been another
consequence of the
COVID-19 Pandemic. Over
the past few months national
unemployment rates
have seen levels reminiscent
of the Great Depression.
Like millions of New
Yorkers, the New York City
economy was paused as
we implemented unprecedented
measures to flatten
the curve. Because of this,
over the past few weeks, we
have seen positive signs of
our economy coming back
to life. However, while
many are heading back
to work, many others find
themselves unemployed,
rethinking their career
choices, or looking to expand
their professional interests
and options.
If this is you, look no
further than a Continuing
Education (CE) program at
your local community college.
Continuing Education
programs provide preparation,
training and certification
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your personal skills and
interests, like English as
a Second Language (ESL)
and Graphic Design. You
can develop professional
skills which can make you
more marketable and valuable
as an employee in a program
like Business Writing
and Grammar. There
are programs to position
you for a wider variety of
employment opportunities
(like Certified Nursing Assistant),
provide you with a
forum to meet new people
(like Arthritis Workout),
network and develop valuable
career connections
(like Zoom workshop) and
provide you with new avenues
to enhance your income
(like Security Guard
Training).
Continuing Education
courses are offered in different
formats, and are flexible,
easily fitting into busy
work and personal schedules.
Courses are taught by
instructors with extensive
experience in their sectors,
many of whom are still employed
in the industry, and
courses can take place on
college campuses, training
centers and online. Because
Continuing Education
programs are designed
to support your continued
development and success,
many CE programs have
resources and scholarships
to help you achieve your
goals.
If you are looking to enhance
your skills, embark
on a new profession, network,
start or own business
or just take a class to
explore personal interests,
then Continuing Education
is for you. Enroll today and
uncover your potential!
Dr. Claudia V. Schrader
is president of Kingsborough
Community College
(KCC), a 72-acre academic
oasis located in beautiful
Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn.
Kingsborough Community
College is committed
to enhancing learning opportunities
for the Brooklyn
community. Visit http://
www.kbcc.cuny.edu/ce to
learn about the Continuing
Education classes and certifications
at KCC.
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Unemployed? Time to uncover your potential
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