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CORPORATE SOLUT IONS

The industry leaders at Miami Dade College’s Center for Corporate Solutions have the skills and business experience to provide companies of all sizes with a complete range of high-quality corporate training solutions. Our subject-matter experts will work closely with your organization to help improve performance and productivity.

WE OFFER:

• Customized, on-site seminars and workshops• Comprehensive needs assessment• Industry-recognized certifications• Subject-matter experts and industry leaders• Live, online and blended instructional models• Flexible schedules• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)• Certificates of completion

Center for Corporate Solutions (CCS)305-237-2297 / email: ccs@mdc.edu

www.mdc.edu/corporate

Business and Workforce Training 3

Technology Institute 3

Construction Industry 3

Child Care Training 4

Health Care 6

Language Center 7

Test Preparation 7

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CLASS LOCATIONSUnless otherwise noted, classes meet at MDC Homestead Campus (address above).

REGISTER EARLY!Great classes are often cancelled due to insuf-ficient enrollment. We recommend registering at least two days before the start of the class. Contact us today to register for your class!

Fees are subject to change without notice.

500 College Terrace / Room B112Homestead, FL 33030 / 305-237-5159

www.mdc.edu/ce/homestead

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The cost of these non-credit programs is not funded by the state of Florida. The fees charged to students cover the cost of instruction.

B U S I N E S S A N D W O R K F O R C E T R A I N I N G . T E C H N O L O G Y I N S T I T U T E . C O N S T R U C T I O N I N D U S T R Y

BUSINESS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS

QuickBooks Level 1QuickBooks makes it easy to set up and reconcile general ledger accounts, create and print invoices and track your payables. Learn to maintain your inventory, create estimates and generate accounting reports.

$315 | 24 Hours

14420 1/29 – 2/21 TuTh 6 – 9 p.m.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS

Business Workshop SeriesThis five-session workshop series covers the following topics to assist entrepreneurs in their success: Website Development, Marketing 101, Customer Service, How to Write a Business Plan, and HR 101: Policies and Procedures.

$349 | 15 Hours

13819 2/27 – 3/27 W 6 – 9 p.m.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notary Public WorkshopThe Notary Public class is designed to prepare students to be commissioned as a Florida Notary Public. Students will learn the following: Florida Notary Laws, powers and limitations, quali-fications and application requirements, form completion requirements, required fees, oaths and acknowledgments, duties, procedures, and ethics.

$65 | 3 Hours

14408 1/22 Tu 6 – 9 p.m.14973 3/12 Tu 6 – 9 p.m.

Signing Agent WorkshopYou must be a Notary Public to become a Signing Agent. Students completing the course will be able to perform the functions of Mobile Notaries or Signing Agents, who are used by lenders to handle mortgage closings. Signing Agents are not Title Agents.

$100 | 3 Hours

13358 4/9 Tu 6 – 9 p.m.

TAX PREPARATION

Personal Income Tax PreparationLearn the fundamental requirements for filing a personal income tax return. Topics include requirements for filing an income tax return, dependents, taxable and nontaxable income, deductions and exemptions, and tax credits. After completing this course, students will be able to complete a typical federal income tax return for individual taxpayers. This class does not use or cover any specific tax preparation software.

$159 | 20 Hours

11311 1/22 – 2/21 TuTh 6 – 8 p.m.

Preparación de ImpuestosEste curso ofrece información básica sobre los impuestos de negocios y los formularios requeridos por el IRS y el estado de la Florida. La clase enfatizará el cumplimiento de los requisitos legales, ahorrando su tiempo y dinero.

$159 | 20 Horas

11312 1/26 – 2/16 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE

Microsoft Office Basic: Word, Excel and PowerPointLearn the basics of Word, Excel and PowerPoint including techniques to merge and import doc-uments with other MS Office modules. This new version will encourage users to share data via the cloud for an easier and accessible experience. (Textbook required)

$279 | 24 Hours

14406 3/2 – 4/6 Sa 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYNCCER Core CurriculumThe National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum course is a prerequisite for all other Level 1 craft curricu-lum. Course covers: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Introduction to Basic Rigging, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills and Introduction to Material Handling. Completing this curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue edu-cation in any craft area chosen. Students will be required to complete OSHA-10. Successful com-pletion of the nine modules leads to the industry certification issued by NCCER.

$875 | 80 Hours

14646 2/4 – 3/7 MTuWTh 6 – 10 p.m.

NCCER Carpentry Level 1NCCER Carpentry Level 1 is a recognized certifi-cation from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). For a total of 9 modules, this 162.5-hour course prepares students to be highly skilled carpenters. Content includes: Orientation to the Trade; Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives; Hand and Power Tools; Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout; Floor Systems; Wall Systems; Ceiling Joist and Roof framing; Basic Stair Layout; Introduction to Building Envelope Systems. Upon successful completion of all course content and educational requirements, students will receive industry certifications from NCCER. Students will receive certification cards from NCCER. NCCER Core Curriculum is a prerequisite requirement for this course.

$1695 | 163 Hours

14647 3/11 – 5/20 MTuWTh 6 – 10 p.m.M=Monday (Lunes) Tu=Tuesday (Martes) W=Wednesday (Miércoles) Th=Thursday (Jueves) F=Friday (Viernes) Sa=Saturday (Sábado) Su=Sunday (Domingo)

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OSHA 10 for the Construction IndustryThis OSHA authorized course will cover OSHA standards, teach safety awareness and help employees and employers reduce the risk of job site hazards. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an laminated OSHA 10-Hour Completion Card and a Completion Certificate via email. Among the topics covered are: Introduction to OSHA, Electrical, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Cranes, Excavations, Material Handling, Scaffolds, Stairways and Ladders, Tools.

$95 | 10 Hours

15026 2/2 – 2/3 SaSu 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

OSHA 30 for the Construction IndustryThe OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the construction industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen and field supervisors, the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. A wallet card and a certificate will be issued certifying that the stu-dent has completed 30 hours of OSHA training for the construction industry.

$225 | 30 Hours

15033 2/9 – 3/9 Sa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

CHILD CARE TRAINING

CHILD CARE IN-SERVICE & CEUS

Ambiente para Infantes y Párvulos (4.5 CEUs)Conozca de disponer de manera integral: las instalaciones físicas, equipos y materiales para crear ambientes de calidad para bebés e infantes.

$409 | 45 Horas

12816 2/2 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Computer Technology for Early Childhood ProfessionalsThis in-depth course trains child care workers on computer technology skills for the early care and education setting. Students will enhance their instruction by learning how to create PowerPoint and digital stories; find educational resources and software online; and integrate technology as part of their instructional planning process.

$409 | 45 Hours

11319 1/17 – 4/26 Th 6:00 – 9:20 p.m.13299 2/23 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Curso de Preparación para el CDA NacionalEste curso de preparación ayudará a los estudiantes que han completado las 120 horas de entrenamiento de Cuidado Infantil para prepararse para obtener su certificación nacional (CDA). Al finalizar el curso los estudiantes estarán listos para poder presentar su solicitud para el “National CDA”.

$469 | 45 Horas

11318 1/30 – 5/1 W 6:00 – 9:20 p.m.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPCI)Este curso es el primero de dos cursos diseñados para que el estudiante obtenga la equivalencia al asociado en educación infantil. El curso está basado y es equivalente al programa del Child Development Associate (CDA). Cuando los estudi-antes completen las 120 horas de clase (incluye tareas, exámenes y caja de recursos) 480 horas de experiencia laboral y su evaluación final el Estado de la Florida le otorgará el Certificado Profesional del Cuidado Infantil de la Florida. $439 | 60 Hours11321 1/26 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPCII)Complete su preparación finalizando el segundo curso del programa. Las 120 horas de estudio junto a las 480 horas de prácticas apropiadas en un centro licenciado de cuidado infantil o un centro en el hogar más la aprobación de la evaluación final ayudará al estudiante a obtener el Florida Child Care Professional Credential. Aprobar el curso de FCCPC I es un prerrequisito para tomar este curso.

$439 | 60 Horas

11322 1/15 – 3/26 TuTh 6 – 9 p.m.

Mente en Formación (4.5 CEUs)Este curso consta de 12 módulos que abordan el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños y le permite poner en práctica los resultados de los estudios clásicos y recientes en el área del desarrollo infantil. Aprenda los métodos para la estimu-lación del aprendizaje infantil, y la manera en que los maestros contribuyen a la formación del interés del niño en el aprendizaje para toda la vida.

$409 | 45 Horas

11320 2/2 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Operación de un Centro Infantil (Credencial de Director)El Estado de la Florida requiere que se complete este curso aprobado por el Departamento de Niños y Familias para otorgarles el nivel 1 de Credencial de Director del Estado de la Florida. Este curso dirigido a administradores de centros infantiles le permitirá a mejorar su rol de líder y de implementación de programas de educación temprana, abordando en el mismo, temas de estudio tales como: liderazgo organizativo, administración de programas, asuntos legales y financieros.

$389 | 45 Horas

13088 2/2 – 4/13 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CHILD CARE TRAINING

10 Horas de Prácticas Apropiadas para Niños con Necesidades EspecialesAprenda a trabajar con niños incapacitados. Este curso le enseña técnicas para integrar a estos niños en sus respectivos programas educacio-nales. Requisito para la Credencial de Director. Libro se distribuye en clase. El costo del libro está incluido en el precio de la clase

$99 | 10 Horas

11939 2/9 – 2/10 SaSu 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

30 Horas de Cuidado Infantil en un CentroPrimer curso para trabajadores en centros de cuidado infantil. El requisito de las 45 horas consiste este curso de 30 horas introducto-rias, un curso de 10 horas de especialidad que también están incluidos en este horario de clases (infantes-párvulos, preescolares, niños de edad escolar, ó niños con necesidades especiales) y un curso de cinco horas sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje. Libro se distribuye en clase. El costo del libro está incluido en el precio de la clase.

$199 | 30 Horas

11328 2/19 – 2/26 TuWThF 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.11329 3/19 – 3/28 TuWTh 5 – 10 p.m.11327 3/23 – 4/27 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.13938 4/22 – 4/26 MTuWThF 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

30 Hours Child Care Facility Personnel TrainingThe first course for child care personnel working in a child care facility. The state’s 45-hour training requirement consists of basic training, a five-hour specialized training, (infant-toddler, preschooler, or school-age), a five-hour UDAP (Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices) course and a five-hour literacy in-ser-vice component. Book is included.

$199 | 30 Hours

11323 1/26 – 3/2 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.11929 3/23 – 4/27 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

M=Monday (Lunes) Tu=Tuesday (Martes) W=Wednesday (Miércoles) Th=Thursday (Jueves) F=Friday (Viernes) Sa=Saturday (Sábado) Su=Sunday (Domingo)

MDC’s Cybersecurity Center of the Americas Preps Trainees for Fast-Growing Profession

Cyberattacks are a growing area of concern across every industry in the United States. But there’s a problem: the country does not have enough qualified cybersecurity workers to meet industry demands.

Miami Dade College wants to change that. At the Col-lege’s new Cybersecurity Center for the Americas, stu-dents and working professionals can receive the training they need to identify cyberattacks, upgrade an existing cybersecurity network and fill one of the thousands of open cybersecurity jobs in South Florida and the United States. Trainees at all experience levels work in a security operation center environment, known as an SOC, where they are tasked with blocking cyberattacks.

“One wrong move is all it takes to turn a cybersecurity incident into a full-on disaster,” said Jorge Ortega, direc-tor of the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas. “MDC’s cybersecurity program brings theory, practice, technical expertise and managerial competency together to pro-duce confident graduates with in-demand skills.”

Utilizing the new Cyberbit Range, a hyper-realistic simu-lation platform capable of mimicking different network attack scenarios, trainees – including students enrolled in the Associate in Science in Network Security and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree programs – receive an immersive education that merges classroom instruction with hands-on action. The center offers training, certification and assessment for commer-cial and public sector organizations.

Sixty-six percent of U.S. employers do not have enough cybersecurity professionals to combat potential threats, according to the nonprofit Center for Cyber Safety and Education. The center reports the cybersecurity work-force will be short by 1.8 million employees by 2022, establishing that training programs such as MDC’s are necessary to fill that projected workforce gap.

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5 Horas de Desarrollo del Lenguaje y la Enseñanza de la Lectoescritura (Early Literacy Training)Este curso le proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para aumentar y acelerar el desarrollo de sonidos, lenguaje, y literatura temprana en niños. Descubre nuevas formas para ayudar a que los niños desarrollen habilidades básicas esenciales.

$49 | 5 Horas

11433 1/25 F 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.11434 3/29 F 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

5 Horas de Prácticas Apropiadas para Infantes y PárvulosEntrenamiento para trabajadores de centros de cuidado infantil especializados en programas para bebés y niños hasta los 3 años de edad. Libro está incluido.

$49 | 5 Horas

11330 1/30 W 5 – 10 p.m.11331 3/31 Su 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

5 Horas de Prácticas Apropiadas para Niños de Edad PreescolarEntrenamiento para trabajadores de centros de cuidado infantil especializados en programas adecuados para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad. Libro está incluido.11332 4/16 Tu 5 – 10 p.m.

5 Horas de Entendimiento de La Práctica Apropiada para el Desarrollo (UDAP)Obtenga un resumen de las prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo y aprenda por qué es impor-tante que los profesionales de cuidado de niños aprendan estos conceptos. Este es uno de los cursos que forman parte de la 45 horas manda-torías del Departamento de Niños y Familias

$49 | 5 Horas

11435 1/29 Tu 5 – 10 p.m.14638 3/30 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.14639 4/15 M 5 – 10 p.m.

5 Hours Infant-Toddler Appropriate PracticesTrains child care personnel to implement a cur-riculum specific for children from birth to age 3. Book is included.

$49 | 5 Hours

11324 3/24 Su 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Early Literacy Training EnglishThis course on early literacy for children from birth to age 5 contains four training mod-ules: Introduction to Early Literacy, Language Development in Infants and Toddlers, Relationships and Environments Supporting Language Development and Literacy Resources. This course satisfies the early literacy training requirement for child care professionals in child care facilities, family day care homes and large family child care homes.

$49 | 5 Hours

11931 2/24 Su 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.11432 3/29 F 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.11431 4/28 Su 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (UDAP)The goal of this course is to provide child care caregivers with an overview of what develop-mentally appropriate practice is and why it is important to practitioners in the field.

$49 | 5 Hours

11934 2/24 Su 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

HEALTH CARE

CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSES

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Test PrepThe CNA Test Prepration provides students with the basic nursing care skills (i.e., personal and restorative care) needed to prepare for the state exam and work with patients according to predefined guidelines. This 90-hour course focuses on obtaining basic patient care skills, including vital signs, documentations, activities of daily living, body mechanics and basic medical terminology. Students will have experience in the classroom and campus nursing lab. This class is intended for students who will be taking the state exam. Students must be 18 years of age or older.

$779 | 90 Hours

13219 1/26 – 4/7 SaSu 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

CPR FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

CPR-BLS for Health Care ProvidersThe Basic Life Support course is designed to teach the skills of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for victims of all ages, including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device and oxygen; use of an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body air-way obstruction (FBAO). This course is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, inside and outside of a hospital. The course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a health care provider course for employment.

$89 | 6 Hours

13094 1/26 Sa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.11421 2/23 Sa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.11422 3/30 Sa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.15253 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Heartsaver-CPR/First AidThe purpose of this course is to provide the lay-person with the knowledge, skills and practice to successfully provide resuscitation to a victim and apply first-aid skills inside and outside a hospital setting.

$89 | 8 Hours

11424 2/24 Su 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.13095 3/31 Su 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.11423 4/28 Su 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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The cost of these non-credit programs is not funded by the state of Florida. The fees charged to students cover the cost of instruction.

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EKG COURSES

EKG Technician CertificationStudents will learn about the cardiac and vascular systems, communication skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical terminol-ogy, patient care techniques, interpretation of monitoring and testing results and medical instrumentation. While performing noninvasive procedures, an Electrocardiography Technician (EKG Technician) analyzes the rhythm of the heart, provide a systematic analysis of the rate of the Atrial and Ventricles, P-waves, P-R interval, QRS complex and others.

$799 | 75 Hours

11419 1/12 – 4/13 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

LANGUAGE CENTER

ENGLISH PROGRAM

English Conversation 1Beginning class to develop basic communication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$135 | 28 Hours

14671 2/23 – 4/27 Sa 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

English Conversation 2Intermediate class to develop basic commu-nication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$135 | 28 Hours

14004 2/1 – 5/10 F 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Intensive English 1Some knowledge of English is recommended. You will build on your basic knowledge, and improve your ability to speak and understand simple sentences in spoken and written English. You will understand structures for simple present, present continuous, and simple past tenses in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

$299 | 84 Hours

14404 1/14 – 4/24 MW 6 – 9 p.m.

Intensive English 2Learn to carry on simple conversations and read and write using more complex structures. You will learn to use past continuous and future tenses, as well as adjectives and adverbs.

$299 | 84 Hours

14856 1/14 – 4/24 MW 6 – 9 p.m.

Intensive English 3Learn to express yourself well by using a variety of verb tenses and phrasal verbs. You will understand and use the present and past perfect tenses.

$299 | 84 Hours

14005 1/15 – 4/18 TuTh 6 – 9 p.m.

Intensive English 4Review structures from previous levels and learn more sophisticated structures. Topics include the passive voice, embedded questions, tag ques-tions, reported speech and modals.

$299 | 84 Hours

14006 1/15 – 4/18 TuTh 6 – 9 p.m.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish 1 A beginners’ Spanish course with emphasis on oral communication for social or professional needs. Classes are taught using a conversational approach in order to teach oral comprehension and stimulate speech from the very first day. Topics include but are not limited to pronunci-ation, greetings and farewells, social amenities, introductions, personal information, the family, day, date, time, using the phone, asking for help, asking for and giving directions, ordering a meal, the world of work, and much more. Students will learn to express past and present tense, ask simple questions, and gain an understanding of Hispanic culture at work and at home.

$169 | 28 Hours

11923 2/23 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

TEST PREPARATION

GED en españolPrepárese para obtener un diploma equivalente al de la escuela secundaria. Este curso repasa la expresión escrita, los estudios sociales, la ciencias, el arte, la literatura, la matemática y comprensión de lectura, materias esenciales del examen.

$219 | 56 Horas

12361 2/2 – 4/20 Sa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREPARATION

CitizenshipImprove your English language skills and prepare to become an American citizen. Through listen-ing, speaking, reading and writing exercises, you will learn the skills and information necessary to succeed in the naturalization interview and citizenship exam.

$79 | 15 Hours

11333 1/24 – 3/14 Th 6 – 8 p.m.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION

SAT Test PreparationThis prep class is a must for any college appli-cant. Take this review of the math, reading comprehension, and writing skills assessed in the SAT and boost your test scores. The textbook for this class is not included.

$250 | 30 Hours

13180 2/23 – 4/27 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

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The path to earning a college degree doesn’t always begin right after high school. Just ask Leandro Dorta Duque, an electrical engineering and computer science major at Cornell University, who arrived in the United States from Cuba five years ago with limited English skills, no SAT scores and a dream to become an engineer.

“I came to the U.S when I was 20 and was undocumented for a year,” said Duque, who because of his legal status was not eligible to enroll in college and pay in-state tuition. On the advice of a friend, he decided to enroll in non-credit English courses through Adult Education at Miami Dade College while he waited for his residency.

It was there that Duque met Ana Maria Guadayol, an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) professor and advisor at MDC, Kendall Campus, who helped him lay the foundation for his future. “The mission of our ESOL program is to help non-native English speakers learn the language so they can either get into college or back into the workforce,” Guadayol said. “Together, we figure out what path they’re going to take and I map out the steps to help guide them.”

Duque’s path included learning English while studying for the SATs, getting a scholarship to attend the MDC Honors College, and earning an Associate in Arts in Computer Engineering. Then he successfully transferred to a baccalaureate program at Cornell University – all within three years.

“I always had engineering on my mind but was lost when it came to the process of how to pursue it,” Duque said. “I had no idea how anything worked in the U.S., so it’s thanks to the people who guided me that I’m at Cornell now.”

But his journey isn’t over yet. Duque plans to pursue a master’s in engineering at Cornell next year. “My ultimate goal is to one day create my own company related to medical devices,” he said.

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Scholarship Program forChild Care Educators ExpandsFor anyone interested in a career in the child care indus-try, there is big news. The Children’s Trust, a dedicated revenue source to support local children and families, has expanded its scholarship program and allocated $1 million for the 2018-19 school year toward education and profes-sional development foreducators studying early childhood.

It’s been more than 10 years since an initiative was estab-lished in partnership with Miami Dade College to improve educators’ qualifications. Previously, only about one-third of the day care centers and pre-schools in Miami-Dade County qualified to access these funds for their personnel. Now that’s changed. In Fall 2018, the quality-improve-ment initiative shifted to a new model and expanded so that educators studying early childhood from all licensed facilities in Miami-Dade County – about 1,700 in all – can participate.

“The Children’s Trust has always supported scholarships for teacher education and training,” said Rachel Spector, senior program manager at The Children’s Trust. “This expansion is an intentional approach to help professionalize the ear-ly-learning workforce. We wanted to offer more support.”

The Children’s Forum manages the Early Learning Career Center, which helps teachers and aides plan and exe-cute their career goals. Scholarship recipients can use the money toward conferences, child care credentials and renewals, credit classes, document translation for foreign-trained professionals, and continuing education requirements. In addition to college credits, state-required

credentials and courses for program administrators, MDC also offers a wide range of continuing education courses taught in Spanish for child care workers.

MDC Continuing Education Professor Fabiola Lozano said that there has been a lot of demand for the Spanish-lan-guage child care training courses she teaches. “It’s a great opportunity for people who are immigrants because these classes can help make their dreams come true,” she said.

“We know that early-childhood educators improve their interactions with children when they have more support and credentials. It’s all based on research,” said Dasiely Cruz, director of the Early Learning Career Center at The Children’s Forum. “We have more work to do, but this is a great first step.”

The scholarships for early childhood educators in Miami-Dade County are intended to improve knowledge, skills, classroom practices and ultimately the quality of care offered to children. For more information, email cemain@mdc.edu with your name, facility name, email, phone number or call 305-237-0651.

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Homestead, FL 33030305-237-5159

Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees Bernie Navarro, Chair • Jose K. Fuentes, Vice Chair Susan Amat • Benjamín León III Rolando Montoya • Juan C. Zapata Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 305.237.2577 (Voice) or 711 (TTY).

Miami Dade College School of Continuing Education and Professional Development500 College Terrace Homestead, FL 33030

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Start your career with industry certifications

• Carpentry

• Concrete Finishing

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Manufactured Construction Technology

• OSHA

• Project Supervision

For more information please call305-237-3284 or email CTI@mdc.edu