Workforce Development Unit - Excelsior Community College

Workforce Development Unit

Objectives

To create sustainable programmes based on the varying needs of the clients and which are aligned to the demands of industries.
To monitor clients/students’ involvement in programmes to ensure full completion.
To liaison with clients constantly to ensure satisfaction of partnership.
To maintain a presence in the market through various marketing strategies.

Description

Excelsior Community College is a public learner-centered, post-secondary institution dedicated to providing quality, accessible and innovative undergraduate, workforce development, continuing education, and community development services consistent with the changing needs, interest, and abilities of our customers. Through its use of instructional and emerging technologies, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in a supportive environment, the College will facilitate the lifelong development needs of its customers in a globally competitive environment.

The conception of the Workforce Development Unit can be viewed in two parts; first, as a response to a labour market survey which indicated a critical need for training and certification of the Jamaican workforce and secondly, the vision of the principal of Excelsior Community College who wanted to assist Jamaica to realize its Vision 2030 Strategic Development Goals centred around the notion of making Jamaica the place to live, work and raise families. The Workforce Development Unit is entrenched in the realization of the first national goal which is to empower Jamaicans to achieve their fullest potential by providing world class education and training. This education and training is embedded in the upskilling and retooling of Jamaicans who are working in various roles within their organizations, however, are not qualified for these positions. Other goals of the unit include improving graduate quality and improving students’ performance, enrollment and retention through the strategic monitoring tool which consistently tracks students’ performance. These goals are in keeping with the strategic goals of the institution.

Programme/service line/advantage of Unit:

Its unique ability to work across all departments of the college as it markets the product offerings of Excelsior Community College to the Jamaican Labour Market.
Tailor product offerings according to the demands of the companies’ needs.
Monitor and track students’ performance throughout their tenure.
Develop training and certification partnerships locally with the view of providing funding opportunities that will alleviate poverty, crime, and violence (the Community Based initiative programmes).