HOW TO SET UP A COLLEGE OR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER PROGRAM
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Why should I? Because it works to improve retention, shorten training and attract people who otherwise wouldn't apply (without some training before applying).
How do I do this? Anyone can start up a new college or High School career training program. All you need is a desire and 'reaching out' to your local colleges, high schools, universities (all have career training). All love new programs and know what to do from there.
I have a lot of questions about this? Both Sue and Donna at Professional Pride are current college 911 educators - call and talk to either anytime about starting up your program.1.800.830.8228. Download the flyers to preview the variety of programs running now.It's exciting and may expand or even change your career - they need instructors.
Here are some things to think about.
Problem: Often people enter the profession with no idea of what they will be doing! A college or career tech course can prepare candidates so the hiring retention is higher.
Q. Are there jobs out there for graduating students?
A. YES. Comm Centers are facing a hiring crisis. Either too few applicants - or too few qualified applicants for the job openings. Heard, "They don't hire the right people!"
Q. Does college training help Comm Centers and how?
A. A college course is a ready made hiring pool of trained, certified and evaluated persons willing and eager to apply. Comm Centers can be involved in an Advisory Board to help support, teach and guide the class. A great opportunity for professional growth or change without leaving the profession.
Q. Do all graduating students find success in the field?
A. The success rate of new hires without education or experience is dismal. College programs give the learner a leg up and confidence, not to mention skills and knowledge.
Q. How does a college program save a Center funds?
A. Comm Centers spend thousands of dollars training a new hire who may fail. With trained and certified graduates - the new hires come in with the basics down - cutting the training time and increasing the success.
Q. Why would a 'college' want to start up a new program?
A. Colleges and High School career tech programs train people for careers, 9-1-1 needs trained people - what better reason than this?
Partial list of 9-1-1 colleges
Clover Park Technical College, Shoreline Community College, Alabama Fire College: Tuscaloosa, AL Allan Hancock college: Santa Maria, CA AMR/NCTI: Roseville, CA Anchorage School Dist: AK BIA Police Academy: Artesia, NM California Hwy Patrol Academy: Sacramento, CA Cape May Police Academy: NJ Clover Park Tech College: Lakewood, WA Contra Costa Community College: San Pablo, CA Cowley Community College: Arkansas City, KS Fayetteville Tech Community College: NC Golden West Criminal Justice College: CA Hawaii Community College: Hilo, HI Hillsborough Community College: Tampa, FL Las Vegas Metro Police: NV (Core Owner) Linn-Benton Community College: Albany, OR Miami Dade Community College: FL Minneapolis Community Tech Center, Mohawk College: Ontario Canada Monmouth County Police Academy: NJ Moraine Park Tech: WI Northland Community Tech College: MN Panama City/GCCC: FL In progress RD Anderson Applied Tech Center: SC Richland Community College: IL Rio Hondo College: CA Riverside Community College: CA Robeson Community College: NC Shoreline Community College: Seattle, WA University of Cincinnati: OH University of North Florida Police Department Valencia Institute: FL York Tech College: PA
Call 1.800.830.8228 or e mail a current college instructor here to talk about what type of program fits your needs. And much luck - it's wonderful to provide good training for a great career - and we have a full turn key program tried and true for your college.
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