Workforce & Community
Education and skills are essential for today's changing economy. The competitive global environment rewards workers who possess sound general knowledge that enables them to adapt to changes in the workplace and continually learn new job skills.
To strengthen the regional economy, CCAC plays an important role for employers by helping provide a steady supply of skilled workers.
To meet this goal, the college is reshaping its Workforce Training Division to work more closely with employers and economic development leaders. The Center for Professional Development is becoming the trainer of choice for southwestern Pennsylvania for:
- Business & Industry Professional Development
- Professional Continuing Education
- Public Safety
- Workforce Training: Health Care Programs
In order to help accelerate this region's economic development, CCAC will work with regional players to forecast what hard and soft skills will be needed by employees and will retool programs to meet those needs. The college will also take measures to promote the importance of vocational education and the well-paying, satisfying careers available in many fields today.