SUU's no-cost Workplace Ready program prepares locals for meaningful careers in tourism, computer tech – St George News
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — For those looking for a low-risk option to explore a meaningful career, increase earning potential or gain flexible work options, Southern Utah University is now offering two no-cost, short-term Workplace Ready career pathway programs. Both pathways can be completed in approximately 90 hours and lead learners into one of two high-demand, high-need job sectors in Southern Utah: tourism and hospitality or computer technology.
Each pathway offers two tracks: a Workplace Ready digital badge, which features three foundational courses led by local industry experts, or a professional certificate, which offers networking and mentoring opportunities plus professional development conference attendance.
The tourism and hospitality career pathway is designed to introduce students to the many fields within the industry and give them the skills necessary to stay competitive in this fun, fast-paced career.
Choose from the tourism and hospitality Workplace Ready track, which includes the pro skills digital badge and three short courses (Guest Service Gold Tourism, foundations in tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation and management training), or the parks and tourism professional certificate track, which includes mentorship and Utah Tourism Conference attendance, to get started in your career.
The computer technology career pathway is designed to launch your tech career in Utah by earning stackable micro-credentials and building industry connections along the way. Choose from the computer technology Workplace Ready track, which includes the pro skills digital badge and three short courses (tech support, programming and cyber security), or the Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations Certificate track, which includes mentorship and tech conference attendance.
“In less than a year, you can be ready to enter a dynamic field in Southern Utah or change careers with confidence and support,” said Melynda Thorpe, executive director of SUU Community and Professional Development. “This opportunity reflects the current and future needs of southwest Utah’s workforce and engages employers, mentors and professional conference attendance to ensure an immersive experience.”
Start your pathway today by applying to either the Workplace Ready digital badge track or professional certificate track in tourism and hospitality or computer technology at SUU.edu/LearnandWork. No-cost enrollment is made possible through a Learn and Work grant funded by the Utah System of Higher Education. Must be age 17 or over to apply.
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