The Adecco Group U.S. Foundation and Penn Foster Celebrate First Anniversary of Middle-Skills Training Pilot, Announce Expanded Course Offerings for Core Business and Healthcare Skills
The Adecco Group U.S. Foundation and talent development leader Penn Foster are celebrating the first anniversary of a skilling initiative that provides free online education opportunities to middle-skill workers and solves for some of the nation’s most prevalent skills gaps. The program exceeded initial enrollment goals, with over 3,500 workers opting into virtual courses to boost their careers.
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At the one-year mark, the initiative has already expanded from industrial topics – like warehousing and distribution, welding, machine operation, electronic assembly, and more – to include business skills training, such as call center customer service and administrative assistant courses. The program is also addressing needs in the healthcare space with the addition of a contact tracer course meant to equip people with in-demand skills that could help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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“We are energized by the growing appetite for lifelong learning among American workers and businesses alike,” said Joyce Russell, President of the Foundation. “Our partnership with Penn Foster means more people will have access to flexible education at their fingertips. Together, we can build pipelines of talent who are eager and committed to taking on some of the most essential jobs in our country today.”
Later this year, the program will add additional courses to help upskill and reskill business and healthcare workers. Courses will cover administrative assistant careers, medical billing and coding, insurance and billing clerk training and more.
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