"My family is proud of me. And my coworkers are asking me, 'How do I get to take those classes?'" – Recent Airport University student "We're really excited to have this program at the airport to prepare employees for advancement in our company." – Arland K. Fagerstrom, Manager, Menzies Aviation
Overview
Airport University, a partnership between South Seattle Community College and Port Jobs, transforms the workplace into a college by offering practical, credit-bearing courses with content, locations and times that fit student and employer needs.
It's an investment that pays off: Airport University not only helps workers perform more effectively and efficiently, it creates a pool of employees ready to move up and assume more responsibility on the job. So as a business expands, staff can grow right alongside it.
In Detail
Airport University helps job seekers overcome barriers to entry-level employment and provides incumbent workers with educational opportunities and skills trainings needed to move to better jobs.
The program offers practical, credit-bearing courses tailored to the airport environment; locations and schedules that fit student needs; certifications that broaden advancement options; and on-site career and educational advising to guide the next steps toward a successful future. Course and training offerings include:
- Supervision and Leadership
- Computer Basics
- Online college classes
- Job Seeking Basics
- Security badge test preparation workshops
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