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Advancing People, Businesses & Communities

March 2012
"St. Louis Community College was uniquely positioned here to provide this program, and we are pleased that 16 of our officers have earned the Certificate of Achievement," said Bill Switzer, St. Louis TSA federal security director. We are also very pleased that our local program's completion rate, retention rate and attendance were higher than the regional and national averages. Homeland security is one of the fastest growing majors today, and TSA is positioning its employees to excel among their peers in the field."
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is partnering with community colleges to provide the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) workforce at airports throughout the nation the opportunity to work toward a TSA Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security and/or Associates Degree. Currently there are 2,500 students in enrolled in the program from 80 airports with over 60 partner colleges.
Since being selected in 2010 as a program site, 44 officers have participated in the local program. In addition to the 16 graduates, 20 more officers are on target to earn their certificate in fall 2012. St. Louis' cumulative course completion rate is 94 percent, compared to 83 percent in region three and 86 percent nationally. St. Louis TSO's also had a retention rate of 88 percent while the national retention rate was 81 percent. St. Louis also achieved a 93 percent average attendance while the national attendance rate was 87 percent. Read more
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Congratulations to the 2012 Transportation Security Officers earning their TSA Certificate of Achievement and nine credit hours. The Officers were honored at at recent ceremony and are pictured here with college faculty and staff.   
Green Energy Partnership Students Receive Special Visit from Director, Jay Williams
Students of the St. Louis Area Green Energy Partnership recently received a special visit from Jay Williams, Director for the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers. Mr. Williams, with Special Assistant Lauren Leonard, toured the partnership's training sites to hear stories first-hand from dislocated workers who are diligently working to enrich their employability. Mr. Williams took the time to speak with students individually encouraging them to continue enhancing their skills to adapt to the new realities of the labor market.
The partnership is a unique collaboration between the United Auto Workers - Labor Employment and Training Corporation and St. Louis Community College to provide accelerated training programs in emerging green occupations to dislocated and underemployed workers. Four training programs are offered:
  • Energy Technician Fundamentals
  • Environmental Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Green Manufacturing Process Technician
  • Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Technician

Funding for the program is provided by the US Department of Labor through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Contact Eric at ewhitehead@stlcc.edu. or 314-539-5022 for more information.

Corporate Services-Advancing Businesses
Principled Negotiation Skills Training at The Respiratory Group-Essex Industries was delivered by instructor Renee Huss, Ph.D. Essex Industries, a family owned business, founded in 1947, is a leading designer and manufacturer for the aerospace and defense, first response, safety and medical markets.

Project Management and The Lean Leadership Certificate Series are being conducted at bioMérieux in Hazelwood. Project Management in a blended learning format was delivered by instructor Greg Tate, P.M.P. for 20 associates. The Lean Leadership Certification Series, focused on how to successfully lead others within a Lean work environment, continues with the training team of George Friesen, Barry Schapiro, Terri Heffron and Renee Huss.  Visit www.biomerieux-usa.com for more information about the company.

Managing 4 Generations in the Workplace training at the Social Security Administration was delivered for 40 employees of the Social Security Administration's Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.  Lou Gerst delivered the course which was developed by Barry Schapiro.  Located downtown, the mission of the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review is to provide timely and legally sufficient hearing decisions on disability and non-disability appeals.

Leadership Development Certificate series at PohlmanUSA for managers and key staff members was delivered by the instructional team of  Barry Schapiro, Renee Huss, and Barb Crockett. Headquartered in St. Louis, PohlmanUSA provides nationwide paralegal services, and is widely known in the legal community.
Contact Don at drobison@stlcc.edu to learn more about partnering with Corporate Services to advance your business and employees.

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The Workforce Solutions Group located at the Corporate College, is the unit within St. Louis Community College that offers program and services designed to advance people, businesses and communities in the knowledge economy. The Workforce Solutions Group includes Corporate Services, Continuing Education and Community Services.
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