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Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Course Offered to Local Manufacturers Through Clark State & Fastlane

10/14/2020

 
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Clark State Community College is offering 10 manufacturing employees (one person per manufacturer) to take this virtual course and have it funded through their partnership with FastLane. Starting date is October 14th. Sign up here: 

https://www.ed2go.com/cscc/online-courses/fundamentals-of-supervision-and-management-1

TechCred Funding Available Through Clark State

8/12/2020

 
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Clark State is ready to assist with applications for the fifth round of TechCred funding. Clark State has identified 137 eligible programs, including 84 that are available completely online! 

NEW APPROVED CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS 
*Available completely online through Clark State!
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)*
Social and Mobile Marketing Professional (OMCP)*
AutoCAD 2018 Certified User*
Composites Technician*
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)*
Microsoft Excel 2016 or 2019*
Autodesk Fusion 360*
Introduction to SQL Databases*
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Preventative Maintenance
Introduction to Robotics
 
APPLY IN MINUTES!
Employer applications are easier than ever! Employers only need to identify the credential or certification and how many employees they plan to train. With Clark State's help, you can complete your application quickly and efficiently!
 
TechCred will fund $2,000 per certification/certificate, up to $30,000 per round!

CONTACT US TO GET STARTED

More information, including a full list of credentials, can be found by visiting https://techcred.ohio.gov/.
 
 
Does your workforce need a different credential or training?
Work with us to submit an application customized to fit your needs for TechCred funding review. Employers can request a credential be added to the eligible list.

Clark State Offers Free Webinar

7/28/2020

 
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Clark State Community College Workforce and Business Solutions will present a free webinar on August 10, 2020, from 2 - 3 p.m. featuring Dr. Maurice Stinnett, a national leader in the space of diversity and inclusion.

The webinar – Maximize Business Profit and Growth: Through the Lens of Diversity and Inclusion - will begin the important discussion of equity and inclusion and how embracing this discussion can lead to business growth and success, including real world examples of company leaders in this space and their success.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Dr. Stinnett to be able to bring this important discussion to our regional business partners,” said Lesli Beavers, director of Clark State Workforce and Business Solutions. “This timely discussion will hone-in on why it is vital that businesses embrace this work, through the lens of important factors to businesses and our local economy: hiring, retention, productivity, growth and profit. Dr. Stinnett is a national leader in this space, and we hope that all of our region’s businesses will take advantage of this opportunity.”

Stinnett is an experienced leader and expert in the areas of diversity, inclusion and equity across nonprofit, education and corporate sectors. He serves as the inaugural vice president of diversity and inclusion for BSE Global, which owns and operates state-of-the-art venues such as the Barclays Center and premier sports franchises including the NBA's Brooklyn Nets. In his role at BSE Global, he creates innovative programming tailored for inclusion and cultural competence and provides leadership and support across BSE's brands. Dr. Stinnett was the first black man to be appointed vice president of diversity and inclusion for an NBA team.

“Building a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity does not happen by chance,” said Stinnett. “It requires time, work and investment from the whole organization. However, when you get diversity and inclusion right, you actually increase your profitability.”

Stinnett is an energetic presenter who is a fierce advocate for equity and inclusion. He has been recognized for this work by various organizations, including receiving the Robinson Trailblazer Award for Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and being named to the "The Responsible 100" corporate leaders list by City & State New York. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in business from Central State University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Education and Doctor of Education in organizational leadership from Columbia University.

The free webinar will cover topics such as:
  • Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion, specifically from a business perspective.
  • Explore unconscious bias and begin to understand how to recognize your own unconscious bias and bias that may exist in current workplace policies.
  • Understand how unconscious bias impacts the workplace, including hiring, productivity, engagement and retention.

Registration for Maximize Business Profit and Growth: Through the Lens of Diversity and Inclusion is now open online at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6056726180708401675

Clark State Provides Fall Return Dates, Plans

6/16/2020

 

Classes resume Aug. 24; virtual courses still available.

By Brooke Spurlock, Springfield News-Sun Staff Writer
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Hand sanitizer and Alcohol wipes are available in every Clark State classroom. BILL LACKEY / SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN STAFF
Clark State Community College students will return to campus for fall semester on Aug. 24, according to college officials.

Staff members will return to campus in rotation schedules starting June 24 and will fully return on Aug. 10, and faculty will return on Aug. 17, said Clark State President Jo Blondin.

Students will also be able to return for in-person services, such as advising, financial aid, enrollment, admissions, testing and tutoring starting July 6.
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“This is for the students that wish to come back to campus for those services face-to-face,” she said. “They still have the option to receive services virtually, but some will want face-to-face.”

There will be a mixture of in-person and online courses for the nearly 5,700 students that will attend fall semester, Blondin said. She also said that 38% of the courses are online and all courses have an online component.

“We are ready to pivot to a fully online environment should the situation necessitate it,” she said. “Faculty create a virtual “shell” for every course for additional course materials, grading and teamwork/ collaboration for courses.

Because of this preparedness, Clark State can move courses quickly to an online environment if need be.”

When students return to campus, they will be asked to follow a “Return to Campus Daily Checklist” that follows guidelines regarding the “Responsible Restart of Ohio.”

Some of what the college is doing includes shifting staff to be available 24 hours a day to deep clean and sanitize, purchasing new equipment to make sanitization more efficient using hospital-grade tools and cleaning agents, increasing communication, developing new signs, establishing physical distancing requirements and redesigning classrooms.

“We’ve been working hard on the best possible plans for the safest possible environment,” said Matt Franz, vice president of IT and Emergency Management.

“As you move throughout campus, you will see many of the safety and wellness measures that we’ve implemented, such as reconfigured classrooms that accommodate physical distancing, Plexiglas barriers where staff and students come in face-to-face contact, virtual meetings and even stickers on the floor.”

Franz said individuals on campus are also asked to wear masks, frequently wash hands with soap and water, use the hand sanitizer that is outside of the classrooms as people enter and leave, and stay six feet apart of others.

“We want to do everything possible to remove the barriers that prevent students from receiving the education and training they need to enter employment, get promoted or transfer to a university,”

Blondin said. “We are doing everything in our power to mitigate risk while at the same time ensuring that we meet our mission to serve students.”

Contact this reporter at 937-328-0356 or email brooke.spurlock@coxinc.com.

In Demand Jobs Week: Workforce Webinar Series

4/28/2020

 
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​In conjunction with Ohio's In Demand Jobs Week, we hope you will join us for one, or all, of the following free webinar sessions.

Workforce Resource Panel
May 5, 2020 | 11 a.m. - 12 noon

This panel discussion will be applicable to all industries as we discuss workforce pipeline and recovery strategies from both a state and regional level.

Matthew Longfellow, ApprenticeOhio , will discuss the proven value of a Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Dillon Charney, OhioMeansJobs Clark County , will discuss the myriad of services available, including hiring assistance and funding opportunities.

Lesli Beavers, Clark State Community College , will discuss both state level resources, including TechCred and other applicable resources from the Lt. Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation and training best practices as businesses begin to recover in the wake of COVID-19.

Please join us for this discussion so that we can ensure those displaced from COVID-19 have the opportunity to reenter the workforce with the proper training and opportunity to fill your workforce needs. ​
Register Now


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Coronavirus: Clark State Receiving $2.9M in Federal Aid for Students, Financial Relief

4/21/2020

 
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Photo by Bill Lackey, Springfield News-Sun Staff
By Riley Newton, Springfield News-Sun Staff Writer
Clark and Champaign County colleges and universities have been granted millions in federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) — which was signed into law last month.
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Clark State Community College officials said the school will receive $2.9 million.
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Half of Clark State’s funds will go directly to students whose education has been impacted by COVID-19, according to a statement from the college. The other half of the funds will go to Clark State in order to provide financial relief related to coronavirus related expenses.
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Three Years of College with Tuition Paid by the Clark State Foundation

3/5/2020

 
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Ten Urbana 8th graders and 11 Graham 8th graders were among those inducted on Tuesday into the Clark State Scholars Program. As long as commitments in a contract signed by the students and their parents or guardians are followed, these students will earn three years of college at Clark State Community College with tuition paid by the Clark State Foundation.

Graham 8th graders inducted into the program were Isabella Branam, Isaiah Branam, Whytney Faulkner, Ian Grider, Seth Huffman, Sarah Lewis, Elijah Melms, Tucker Nave, Mikal Rice, Landyn Simons and Robert Thomas.

Urbana 8th graders inducted were Madison Allen, Olivia Bean, Logan Dale, Trinity Ferrell, Jaminson Gansaulies, Zavian Groom, Amari Jones, Harley Lahrman, Taylor Ruthergord and Annabelle Sabchez.

The students will be the first in their families to receive college degrees.
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So far, the Clark State Foundation has partnered with the Urbana and Graham school districts in Champaign County and with the Springfield City, Tecumseh Local and Clark-Shawnee Local school districts in Clark County for this program.

Applicants must be eligible for the free/reduced lunch program; achieve at least a 2.0 grade point average in the fourth quarter during seventh grade; and have parents who have not earned a bachelor’s degree at the time of application.

Eighth graders obtain applications from guidance counselor offices in September. After an interview and evaluation process, the top applicants in each participating school are inducted into the program.

To remain in the program, students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average and at least a 93% school attendance record, participate in at least 75% of program activities, exhibit good citizenship and take courses that prepare students for college.

Ohio TechCred Second Funding Period Open Jan. 2020

1/2/2020

 
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The second funding period for TechCred, a program that connects businesses with the talent they need, is now open., including 219 new approved credentials! 

Through TechCred, businesses can identify the specific qualifications they need and employees they want to upskill toward a more advanced position. In partnership with Clark State Community College, the employer can apply online to be reimbursed up to $2,000* of training costs upon completion of a credential. 

Credentials can be customized to fit your needs, the new credentials were all approved from employer submitted applications during the first round of funding. Contact us today to discuss customized needs and let us assist you with the information needed to apply. 

*$2,000 per employee, up to $30,000 total available per funding round. ​

Does your workforce need a different credential or training?
Work with us to submit an application customized to fit your needs for TechCred funding review. Employers can request a credential be added to the eligible list.
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More information, including a full list of credentials, can be found by visiting https://techcred.ohio.gov/.

The online application period begins January 2, 2020. TechCred is a competitive, merit-based program. 
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Clark State Offers Degrees to Advance in Manufacturing

8/12/2019

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Students Sign with Bundy Baking Solutions

5/3/2019

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Ready for the workforce

By Christopher Selmek, Urbana Daily Citizen
Bundy Baking Solutions, 417 E. Water St., held a May 3 signing ceremony for three graduates who will be joining their workforce. Brock Bennett, Alivia Whitt and Lexis Bennett completed internships in different departments at Bundy’s and plan to work full time for the producer of baking pans, commercial bakeware and processing equipment.

Brock Bennett recently graduated from Ohio-Hi Point and will become a TIG welder at Shaffer Manufacturing, a division of Bundy Baking Solutions. Brock said he did a three-month internship with Shaffer over his summer break. He learned about the opportunity when his class took a field trip there and performed some welding practice. He will become a full-time welder, which aligns with his career ambitions. He said that after a year he may attend the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology to increase his fabrication skills.

​His sister, Lexis, found out about the internship opportunity as a graphic designer in Bundy’s marketing department through her faculty advisor at Clark State University. She has been working for Bundy’s almost a year and said she enjoys it and anticipated being offered a job. She graduated May 4.


“The environment is very relaxed,” she said. “They offer great benefits. Everyone is very nice, very polite. It’s unlike anywhere I’ve worked. Everybody is just amazing here.”

Whitt will soon graduate from Graham High School, after which she will become a press operator for American Pan. She said she discovered the opportunity when Bundy’s human resources representative, Nancee Starkey, visited her career connections class. Whitt was impressed by the opportunities for advancement and said she is planning to stay with the company while completing a degree part time at Sinclair Community College.

Business Liaison Ashley Cook said that the Champaign Economic Partnership’s Manufacturing Council worked closely with Bundy Baking Solutions to build a partnership that markets job opportunities to area students.
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