Jackson Community College

Corporate and Continuing Education classes to be offered

Jackson Community College’s Corporate and Continuing Education office will begin offering continuing education courses for the community in January.

“The College has been growing for the past five or six years, and we recognize a need in the community for these types of continuing education offerings,” said Susan Nielsen, executive director of Corporate and Continuing Education and Workforce Development Initiatives. 

Course offerings will focus on skills necessary in today’s work world, such as languages, job search and interviewing skills, career assessment to help people find the right job fit, customer service, leadership ethics and more. Free public forums will also be planned to help people with topics such as GED test information and literacy assistance, preparing for and navigating the college experience, and exploring high-demand careers to see what areas are growing.

JCC is beginning with these courses and see what other offerings are necessary and wanted in the community. Nielsen foresees by Fall 2009 increasing the number of courses and including more things that lead to certification, such as American Sign Language, and current issues like sustainability and the environment. 

“We want to focus on working, professional skills,” Nielsen said. “Right now with the economy being the way it is, we want to be sure to provide practical, skill-building classes to help people get ahead.”

A course schedule has been mailed to all of Jackson County. For more information, call 517.787.0800 ext. 8258.