During this challenging economy, there will be successes and failures. However, for individuals and organizations that become even more entrepreneurial, there will be rewards. This will require an investment in training to meet the needs of the skills required in the new economy. The current climate has served, locally, as a wake-up call, and individuals and companies are turning to Corporate College to receive the training and knowledge to start a small business, become re-employed, or increase value and job security at a company or organization. Professionals are building additional skills sets in information technology, green/sustainable construction, and other areas to ensure they possess the skills that are in demand.
Valuing the “community” in our name, Cuyahoga Community College realizes the importance of connecting with its communities, and the Corporate College provides us with yet another opportunity to serve. Blazing new trails to learning through career and professional development will be but one of the evolving strategies for adding vision to our mission.
— Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton is president of Cuyahoga Community College and Dr. Douglas M. Brattebo is president of Corporate College, a division of Cuyahoga Community College. The forum is sponsored in partnership with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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