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CCCE and San Mateo County Community College District Join Forces with GreenFig to Prepare Diverse Workforce with Skills to Succeed in Digital EconomySAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Community, Continuing and Corporate Education (CCCE), the not-for-credit arm of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD), will soon complete the first semester of an innovative partnership with GreenFig, a San Mateo-based micro education company. CCCE is offering GreenFig's courses to students, including a diverse set of learners who are the first in their families to attend college, as well as professionals interested in digital skill development and hands-on training in applied business science, positioning them to fill specialized jobs sought after by Bay Area companies. "We believe the best student outcomes result from close alignment with industry in curriculum design, instruction and access to hiring companies," said SMCCCD's Vice Chancellor of Enterprise Operations Tom Bauer, noting that nearly half of community college students are among the first in their families to get a post-secondary education. "We're excited that CCCE's partnership with GreenFig has given our learners exactly the skills and experiences they need to thrive in today's digital economy." Leveraging a live and interactive online format, GreenFig program participants gain industry-recognized certifications by working directly on projects for Bay Area companies. Upon completion of the course, they will have practical, real-world experience and business connections, which will enable them to find new jobs or grow in their current careers. The program concludes with a meet-to-hire event where students have the opportunity to engage with hiring companies. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of modern B2B and B2C strategies and tactics, the GreenFig program provides students with hands-on training led by industry experts and the opportunity to be certified in today's most popular technology, including Marketo, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook advertising, Salesforce and the TradeDesk. This semester, a leading marketing technology company gave scholarships to 20 students to participate in the GreenFig Digital Marketing Science course. Students were awarded scholarships based on their passion to succeed, desire to learn and determined mindset. Student Experience Sets Stage for Career Advancements "Even though the course is online, the classes are live, and we can get to know our instructors and our classmates," said Cecilia Chung, another scholarship recipient from Cañada College. Although Chung has not yet completed her course, she already feels more confident and has landed multiple interviews. "I haven't seen another course that offers students as many opportunities and real-life collaborative experiences," Chung concluded. "GreenFig students have terrific skills, balancing the art and science of marketing," said Tracy Eiler, GreenFig instructor and CMO at InsideView. "I've been incredibly impressed with their curiosity, engagement and desire to be at the forefront of digital marketing. They are job-ready modern marketers." Expanding Engagement with Bay Area Companies To learn more about partnering with CCCE and GreenFig, contact CCCE Executive Director Jonathan Bissell at [email protected]. Students can apply here for GreenFig's Spring Digital Marketing Science Certification program. About CCCE About SMCCCD About GreenFig
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