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st. LOUIS, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Generation USA and St. Louis Community College have partnered to give individuals in the St. Louis area access to a tuition-free, fully online Digital Marketing Analyst program.

As part of the Verizon Skill Forward initiative, the program is part of a workforce development initiative aimed at preparing individuals for the jobs of the future, ranging from technical knowledge to soft skills to become a successful Digital Marketing Analyst. provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to Help them realize their potential.

Upon completing the program and taking the exam, students will earn both the Google Analytics IQ and Facebook Blueprint certifications. Graduates have the opportunity to explore a range of learning outcomes, including apprenticeships, internships, continuing education, and full-time employment. This program is part of Generation USA’s Training Accelerator program.

“The Digital Marketing Analyst Training Program at St. Louis Community College helps students access existing and in-demand careers by equipping them with both technical and leadership skills that lead to industry-recognized credentials and full-time employment. We are excited to partner with Generation USA on this short, accelerated training program,” said Lesley English-Abram, STLCC’s Community Services Manager.

Generation USA CEO Emily Shaffer said: “The Digital Marketing Analyst Program not only provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the digital marketing and social media industry, but also provides other It also allows us to explore the creative opportunities of

Designed in partnership with Generation USA, the Verizon Skill Forward initiative provides free online training to the unemployed, underemployed, and individuals facing unemployment due to automation or challenges caused by the pandemic.

In addition to the Digital Marketing Analyst Program, Generation USA offers countless online reskilling programs, providing free resources, access to multiple career paths, and full-time employment opportunities in the high-demand technology sector. doing.

About generation

Generation is a non-profit organization that transforms education into an employment system to prepare, place and support people in otherwise inaccessible, life-changing careers. The global pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented surge in unemployment. Even before the pandemic, he had more than 75 million young people unemployed worldwide, three times as many as underemployed. By 2030, her 375 million workers of all ages had to acquire new skills. At the same time, demand for certain jobs remains high. Also, 40% of his employers said there are still entry-level vacancies due to lack of skills. To date, more than 38,000 people have graduated from our Generation Programs, preparing them for meaningful careers in 14 countries. Generation works with over 3,900 employer partners and many implementation partners and funders. For more information, visit usa.generation.org.

About St. Louis Community College

Founded in 1962, St. Louis Community College is the largest community college school district in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States. STLCC has his four campuses in Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood. The College serves more than 50,000 students each year through credit courses, continuing education and development programs. For more information on STLCC, see stlcc.edu.

About Citizen Verizon

Citizen Verizon is the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social progress. Citizen Verizon empowers Verizon to fulfill its mission to move the world forward through action by expanding digital access and resources, protecting the climate, and ensuring people have the skills they need for the jobs of the future. give. Through Citizen Verizon and its key pillars of digital inclusion, climate protection and human prosperity, the company’s responsible business goals include providing 10 million young people with digital skills training and 1 million small and medium-sized It includes providing resources to help businesses succeed in the digital economy. By 2030, achieve net zero emissions in our operations by 2035 and prepare 500,000 jobs of the future by 2030. For more information, visit CitizenVerizon.com.

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