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The industry leaders at Miami Dade College’s Center for Corporate Solutions have the skills and business experience to provide companies of all sizes with a complete range of high-quality corporate training solutions. Our subject-matter experts will work closely with your organization to help improve performance and productivity.

WE OFFER:

• Customized, on-site seminars and workshops• Comprehensive needs assessment• Industry-recognized certifications• Subject-matter experts and industry leaders• Live, online and blended instructional models• Flexible schedules• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)• Certificates of completion

Center for Corporate Solutions (CCS)305-237-2297 / email: [email protected]

www.mdc.edu/corporate

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Language Center 6

Recreation and Leisure 6

Technology Institute 7

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CLASS LOCATIONSUnless otherwise noted, classes meet at MDC InterAmerican Campus (address above).

REGISTER EARLY!Great classes are often cancelled due to insuf-ficient enrollment. We recommend registering at least two days before the start of the class. Contact us today to register for your class!

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The cost of these non-credit programs is not funded by the state of Florida. The fees charged to students cover the cost of instruction.

B U S I N E S S A N D W O R K F O R C E T R A I N I N G

BUSINESS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS

QuickBooks Level 1QuickBooks makes it easy to set up and recon-cile general ledger accounts, create and print invoices, and track your payables. Learn to maintain your inventory, create estimates and generate accounting reports.

$325 | 24 Hours

11446 1/18 – 2/22 F 6 – 10 p.m.

QuickBooks Level 2Continue learning the features of QuickBooks. Learn to pay sales taxes, create purchase orders and manage bank account transactions.

$325 | 24 Hours

12760 3/1 – 4/5 F 6 – 10 p.m.

ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING & OFFICE SKILLS

Teneduría de Libros 1 (Bookkeeping 1)Este curso es una introducción al registro de las transacciones financieras. Aprenda a analizar y registrar en los libros las operaciones contables, incluyendo los libros auxiliares de cuentas por cobrar y cuentas por pagar, y la preparación de estados financieros.

$159 | 20 Horas

11440 1/16 – 2/13 W 6 – 10 p.m.

Teneduría de Libros 2 (Bookkeeping 2)Eleve sus competencias en la teneduría de libros aprendiendo a registrar operaciones contables como la conciliación de las cuentas bancarias, el cálculo de la depreciación, cuentas incobra-bles, manejo de inventarios y preparación de las nóminas.

$159 | 20 Horas

11441 2/20 – 3/20 W 6 – 10 p.m.

Teneduría de Libros 3 (Bookkeeping 3)Profundice sus conocimientos y aumente sus competencias con el propósito de adquirir los conocimientos requeridos para la compren-sión de la contabilidad financiera. Aprenda la medición de inventarios, el flujo de efectivo, arrendamientos, entre otros temas contables.

$159 | 20 Horas

14421 3/27 – 4/27 W 6 – 10 p.m.

PayrollIn this course, participants will learn about the basic calculations required for the preparation of payroll including required tax forms. Participants will acquire an understanding of payroll essen-tials and applicable payroll compliance issues.

$159 | 20 Hours

14119 2/2 – 3/9 Sa 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.14121 3/16 – 4/13 Sa 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

TAX PREPARATION

Curso Intensivo en Preparación de Impuestos - IndividualAprenda los fundamentos sobre el Impuesto Individual Federal y capacítate para poder elaborar: una declaración de Impuesto Individual Federal, anexos, estados, y hojas de trabajo para preparar la declaración individual de pago de impuesto, reembolso o pago impuesto, penali-dades y otros formularios relacionados.

$389 | 50 Horas

12759 1/15 – 2/26 TuTh 6:00 – 9:51 p.m.

Curso Intensivo de Preparación de Impuestos - CorporativoContinúe tu preparación intensiva en Preparación de Impuestos individuales y de negocios. Aprenda sobre: otros tipos de impues-tos, prácticas de corporaciones “C” y “F”, méto-dos de depreciación, anexos K y K-1, distribución de ganancias o pérdidas.

$389 | 50 Horas

11575 3/5 – 4/16 TuTh 6:00 – 9:51 p.m.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notary Public en EspañolEste taller de tres horas es un requisito del Estado de la Florida para quienes aspiran a ser Notarios Públicos. La Constitución del Estado de la Florida en su Artículo II, Sección 9, estipula que el aspi-rante para poder ser designado como un Notario Público de la Florida, debe de ser capaz de leer, escribir, y entender el idioma inglés. El aspirante debe ser mayor de 18 años, y ser residente legal en el Estado de la Florida. Si no es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos de América, debe presentar una “Declaración de Domicilio” emitida por la oficina del Secretario del Condado donde reside.

$65 | 3 Horas

11444 1/30 W 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.12809 2/27 W 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.13099 3/27 W 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS

Comience y Desarrolle su Propio NegocioAdquiera los conocimientos necesarios para iniciar y administrar un negocio. Aprenda, paso a paso, a elaborar un plan para un negocio exitoso, estrategias de financiamiento y obtención de recursos, a mercadear su negocio y a incre-mentar los clientes, y a manejar a su equipo de trabajo.

$125 | 9 Horas

14423 4/3 – 4/17 W 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

M=Monday (Lunes) Tu=Tuesday (Martes) W=Wednesday (Miércoles) Th=Thursday (Jueves) F=Friday (Viernes) Sa=Saturday (Sábado) Su=Sunday (Domingo)

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REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Preparación para la Licencia de Bienes Raíces - Libro IncluidoPrepárese mediante este curso de 63 horas para tomar el examen de bienes raíces del Estado de la Florida, examen requerido para la obtención de la respectiva licencia que te permitirá trabajar en la venta de bienes raíces. El curso se imparte en el idioma español y el exámen final es igual-mente en español. El libro de texto está incluido en el precio de este curso: Principios, Prácticas y Ley de Bienes Raíces en Florida (Spanish PPL).

$397 | 63 Horas

12460 2/12 – 3/30 TuThS 6 – 10 p.m.

CHILD CARE TRAININGCHILD CARE TRAINING

Prácticas Apropiadas para Niños con Necesidades EspecialesAprenda a trabajar con niños incapacitados. Este curso le enseña técnicas para integrar a estos niños en sus respectivos programas educacio-nales. Requisito para la Credencial de Director. Libro se distribuye en clase. El costo del libro está incluido en el precio de la clase.

$99 | 10 Horas

12359 2/4 – 2/5 MTu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.12360 3/5 – 3/6 TuW 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14687 4/1 – 4/2 MTu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14688 4/6 – 4/13 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.14689 4/26 – 4/29 MF 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cuidado Infantil en un CentroPrimer curso para trabajadores en centros de cuidado infantil. El requisito de las 45 horas consiste de este curso de 30 horas introducto-rias, un curso de 10 horas de especialidad que también están incluido en este horario de clases (Infantes-Párvulos, Preescolares, Niños de Edad Escolar, ó Niños con Necesidades Especiales) y un curso de cinco horas sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje. Libro se distribuye en clase. El costo del libro está incluido en el precio de la clase.

$199 | 30 Horas

11479 1/12 – 3/9 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.11482 1/14 – 1/28 MTuWThF 9 a.m. – Noon11483 2/11 – 2/25 MTuWThF 9 a.m. – Noon11484 3/11 – 3/22 MTuWThF 9 a.m. – Noon14686 4/8 – 4/22 MTuWThF 9 a.m. – Noon

Desarrollo del Lenguaje y la Enseñanza de la Lectoescritura (Early Literacy Training)Este curso le proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para aumentar y acelerar el desarrollo de sonidos, lenguaje, y literatura temprana en niños. Descubre nuevas formas para ayudar a que los niños desarrollen habilidades básicas esenciales.

$49 | 5 Horas

11488 3/30 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.11489 3/27 W 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.11490 4/25 Th 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.11491 3/4 M 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14692 1/31 Th 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Prácticas Apropiadas para Infantes y PárvulosEntrenamiento para trabajadores de centros de cuidado infantil especializados en programas para bebés y niños hasta los 3 años de edad. El libro está incluido.

$49 | 5 Horas

11485 3/26 Tu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.11486 3/23 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.15696 1/30 W 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Prácticas Apropiadas para Niños de Edad PreescolarEntrenamiento para trabajadores de centros de cuidado infantil especializados en programas para el desarrollo de niños de 5 a 12 años de edad. El libro está incluido.

$49 | 5 Horas

11487 4/24 W 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14690 2/27 W 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Entendimiento de la Práctica Apropiada para el Desarrollo (UDAP)Obtenga un resumen de las prácticas apropiadas para el desarrollo y aprenda por qué es impor-tante que los profesionales de cuidado de niños aprendan estos conceptos. Este es uno de los cursos que forman parte de la 45 horas manda-torías del Departamento de Niños y Familias.

$49 | 5 Horas

11492 3/16 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.11493 2/26 Tu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.11494 4/23 Tu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14422 3/25 M 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.14691 1/29 Tu 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

CHILD CARE IN-SERVICE & CEUs

Conociendo el ADD, el ADHD y el AutismoEn este curso el estudiante participará en una exploración profundizada acerca del ADHD, ADD, y el Autismo y sus efectos en la sociedad. Se cubrirá la definición, características, prevalen-cia, causas, evaluaciones y tratamiento de cada condición.

$409 | 45 Horas

11468 2/2 – 4/13 Sa 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPCI)Inicie su preparación para obtener su Florida Child Care Professional Credential. Este programa ha sido diseñado para ser impartido en español, se divide en dos cursos, es equivalente a un asociado en educación infantil, y está basado y es equivalente al programa del CDA Nacional. Finaliza ambos cursos, los que constan de 120 horas, completa 480 horas de experiencia laboral y pasa la evaluación final para que el Estado de Florida te otorgue el Florida Child Care Professional Credential.

$439 | 60 Horas

11495 1/12 – 4/27 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPCII)Complete su preparación finalizando el segundo curso del programa. Las 120 horas de estudio junto a las 480 horas de prácticas apropiadas en un centro licenciado de cuidado infantil o un centro en el hogar más la aprobación de la evaluación final ayudará al estudiante a obtener el Florida Child Care Professional Credential. Aprovar el curso de FCCPC I es un prerrequisito para tomar este curso.

$439 | 60 Horas

11496 1/12 – 4/27 Sa 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

MDC’s Cybersecurity Center of the Americas Preps Trainees for Fast-Growing Profession

Cyberattacks are a growing area of concern across every industry in the United States. But there’s a problem: the country does not have enough qualified cybersecurity workers to meet industry demands.

Miami Dade College wants to change that. At the Col-lege’s new Cybersecurity Center for the Americas, stu-dents and working professionals can receive the training they need to identify cyberattacks, upgrade an existing cybersecurity network and fill one of the thousands of open cybersecurity jobs in South Florida and the United States. Trainees at all experience levels work in a security operation center environment, known as an SOC, where they are tasked with blocking cyberattacks.

“One wrong move is all it takes to turn a cybersecurity incident into a full-on disaster,” said Jorge Ortega, direc-tor of the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas. “MDC’s cybersecurity program brings theory, practice, technical expertise and managerial competency together to pro-duce confident graduates with in-demand skills.”

Utilizing the new Cyberbit Range, a hyper-realistic simu-lation platform capable of mimicking different network attack scenarios, trainees – including students enrolled in the Associate in Science in Network Security and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree programs – receive an immersive education that merges classroom instruction with hands-on action. The center offers training, certification and assessment for commer-cial and public sector organizations.

Sixty-six percent of U.S. employers do not have enough cybersecurity professionals to combat potential threats, according to the nonprofit Center for Cyber Safety and Education. The center reports the cybersecurity work-force will be short by 1.8 million employees by 2022, establishing that training programs such as MDC’s are necessary to fill that projected workforce gap.

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C H I L D C A R E T R A I N I N G . L A N G U A G E C E N T E R . R E C R E A T I O N A N D L E I S U R E

Operación de un Centro Infantil (Credencial de Director)El Estado de la Florida requiere que se complete este curso aprobado por el Departamento de Niños y Familias para otorgarles el nivel 1 de Credencial de Director del Estado de la Florida. Este curso dirigido a administradores de centros infantiles le permitirá a mejorar su rol de líder y de implementación de programas de educación temprana, abordando en el mismo, temas de estudio tales como: liderazgo organizativo, administración de programas, asuntos legales y financieros.

$389 | 45 Horas

14714 2/2 – 4/13 Sa 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Taller para Matrícula ElectrónicaEste curso está diseñado para que personas que trabajan con niños se familiaricen con la página web del estado, para que aprendan cómo crear sus propias cuentas de correo electrónico y su archivo personal en el sistema de DCF.

$19 | 2 Horas

14115 3/2 Sa 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.14116 3/21 Th 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.14155 2/21 Th 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.14156 1/24 Th 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.14694 4/18 Th 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

PARENTING AND FAMILY COURSES

Curso de Educación y Estabilización Familiar (CODP)Seminario de 4 horas diseñado para padres de niños menores de edad que se están divor-ciando. Los padres aprenderán formas efectivas para ayudar a sus hijos a que se ajusten al divorcio.

$41 | 4 Horas

11503 3/22 F 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.11504 4/26 F 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.13832 1/25 F 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.14713 2/22 F 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

LANGUAGE CENTERENGLISH PROGRAM

NEW! English Conversation - 1Beginning class to develop basic communication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$179 | 42 Hours

15282 1/26 – 5/4 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

NEW! English Conversation 2Intermediate class to develop basic commu-nication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$179 | 42 Hours

15283 1/26 – 5/4 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

NEW! English Conversation 3High-Intermediate class to develop basic com-munication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$179 | 42 Hours

15285 1/26 – 5/4 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

NEW! English Conversation 4An advanced class to develop basic commu-nication skills through theme-based grammar exercises and role-play interaction in class.

$179 | 42 Hours

15286 1/26 – 5/4 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

NEW! Intensive English 1Some knowledge of English is recommended. You will build on your basic knowledge, and improve your ability to speak and understand simple sentences in spoken and written English. You will understand structures for simple present, present continuous, and simple past tenses in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

$199 | 56 Hours

15287 1/14 – 2/27 MTuWTh 7:00 – 9:15 p.m.15289 3/4 – 4/16 MTuWTh 7:00 – 9:10 p.m.

NEW! Intensive English 2Learn to carry on simple conversations and read and write using more complex structures. You will learn to use past continuous and future tenses, as well as adjectives and adverbs.

$199 | 56 Hours


NEW! Intensive English 3Learn to express yourself well by using a variety of verb tenses and phrasal verbs. You will understand and use the present and past perfect tenses.

$199 | 56 Hours


NEW! Intensive English 4Review structures from previous levels and learn more sophisticated structures such as passive voice, embedded questions, tag questions, reported speech, and modals.

$199 | 56 Hours


RECREATION AND LEISURE

PAINTING AND DRAWING

Painting with AcrylicsIn this course you will learn to take your acrylic work to the next level. Get professional guidance to improve your skills in acrylic painting.

$130 | 18 Hours

11497 1/12 – 3/2 Sa 1 – 4 p.m.11498 1/14 – 3/4 M 1 – 4 p.m.11499 1/22 – 2/26 Tu 1 – 4 p.m.11502 3/5 – 4/9 Tu 1 – 4 p.m.11500 3/9 – 4/13 Sa 1 – 4 p.m.11501 3/11 – 4/15 M 1 – 4 p.m.


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The cost of these non-credit programs is not funded by the state of Florida. The fees charged to students cover the cost of instruction.

FLORAL DESIGN PROGRAM

Arreglos FloralesAprenda, diseñe y disfutre de hacer diseños florares y emprenda su propio negocio. Aprenda a trabajar con diferentes tipos de flores, a armonizar los colores y texturas y a disponerlos en sus más diversas formas y estilos: redondos, oblongos, alargados, estilos libres, simétricos y asimétricos. Capacítese en técnicas básicas de administración para emprender y gestionar su nuevo negocio.

$112 | 15 Horas

13124 2/2 – 3/9 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

Arreglos Florales para BodasAprenda a laborar sofisticados arreglos florales para bodas. Cree y diseñe centros de mesa, bouquets y corsages con las más actualizadas técnicas.

$143 | 15 Horas

12763 3/16 – 4/13 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

Introduction to Floral DesignThis hands-on course will train students on making round and oblong centerpieces, freestyle designs, and symmetrical and asymmetrical arrangements. In addition, the class covers care and handling techniques, color application and coordination, and flower design marketing tech-niques. Students will be given a list of materials during their first class.

$112 | 15 Hours

13189 2/2 – 3/9 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

Wedding ArrangementsLearn to make sophisticated flower arrangements for weddings. Create and design centerpieces, bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets and corsages with your newly learned skills.

$143 | 15 Hours

12762 3/16 – 4/13 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

MUSIC PROGRAMS

Guitar Adult GroupPlay the guitar and learn the basic chord patterns and rhythm techniques to apply to different music styles in this friendly and relaxing group class. Course topics include picking techniques, guitar tuning and learning to play two songs.

$153 | 18 Hours

11552 1/26 – 3/9 Sa 1 – 4 p.m.11553 3/16 – 4/27 Sa 1 – 4 p.m.

TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Full Stack Web DevelopmentThis course includes the complete series for Web Development (Front-End and Back-End). Students will be immersed in the basics of programming, wire-framing, HTML, CCS, JavaScript, responsive website design and fundamentals. Students will be able to combine skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript and integrate them into a single proj-ect. Students will also be able to create effective app user interfaces with HTML form elements and make them come alive using JavaScript. Students will develop web apps and a complete website including database access, PHP, AJAX Advance JavaScript, objects oriented coding, and API’s. This course is offered in collaboration with 4Geeks Academy and consists of a blended format that includes a combination of 108 hours of face-to-face instruction and 124 hours of online training through a digital platform.

$3405 | 232 Hours

14030 1/23 – 5/3 MWF 6 – 9 p.m.

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN

Revit MEPLearn the concepts and principles of creating 3D parametric models of the MEP system from engi-neering design through construction documen-tation using the powerful tools of Autodesk Revit. Students will be introduced to the software’s user interface and the basic HVAC, electrical, and piping/plumbing components that make the Autodesk Revit software a powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. This course will also familiarize students with the tools required to cre-ate, document and print the parametric model. The examples and practices are designed to take the students through the basics of a full MEP project from linking in an architectural model to construction documents.

$735 | 42 Hours

14715 2/25 – 4/10 MW 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

TEST PREPARATION

TOEFL EXAM PREPARATION

Preparation Course for the TOEFL iBTStudents will prepare to meet the challenge of the new TOEFL iBT which involves an integrated approach to reading, listening, speaking, and writing tasks specific to an academic context. Included in the necessary skill sets are note taking and the synthesizing, paraphrasing, and summarizing of spoken and written information.

$175 | 28 Hours

12811 2/5 – 3/19 TuTh 7:00 – 9:10 p.m.

CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREPARATION

CitizenshipImprove your English language skills and prepare to become an American citizen. Through listen-ing, speaking, reading and writing exercises, you will learn the skills and information necessary to succeed in the naturalization interview and citizenship exam.

$79 | 15 Hours

11463 2/2 – 3/9 Sa 9 a.m. – Noon

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION

Serie de GED - Niveles 1 y 2Inscríbase en ambos niveles a la vez, y ahorre dinero. Estudiará matemáticas, gramática, literatura, estudios sociales, ciencia y más para aprobar el examen y obtener su GED. El instruc-tor proveerá información sobre libros el primer día de clase.

$219 | 56 Horas

11467 1/30 – 4/24 MW 7:00 – 9:20 p.m.

REGISTER EARLY!Great classes are often cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. We recommend registering at least two days before the start of the class.Register for your class today!


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MDC Adult Education Program Helps Students Achieve More

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The path to earning a college degree doesn’t always begin right after high school. Just ask Leandro Dorta Duque, an electrical engineering and computer science major at Cornell University, who arrived in the United States from Cuba five years ago with limited English skills, no SAT scores and a dream to become an engineer.

“I came to the U.S when I was 20 and was undocumented for a year,” said Duque, who because of his legal status was not eligible to enroll in college and pay in-state tuition. On the advice of a friend, he decided to enroll in non-credit English courses through Adult Education at Miami Dade College while he waited for his residency.

It was there that Duque met Ana Maria Guadayol, an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) professor and advisor at MDC, Kendall Campus, who helped him lay the foundation for his future. “The mission of our ESOL program is to help non-native English speakers learn the language so they can either get into college or back into the workforce,” Guadayol said. “Together, we figure out what path they’re going to take and I map out the steps to help guide them.”

Duque’s path included learning English while studying for the SATs, getting a scholarship to attend the MDC Honors College, and earning an Associate in Arts in Computer Engineering. Then he successfully transferred to a baccalaureate program at Cornell University – all within three years.

“I always had engineering on my mind but was lost when it came to the process of how to pursue it,” Duque said. “I had no idea how anything worked in the U.S., so it’s thanks to the people who guided me that I’m at Cornell now.”

But his journey isn’t over yet. Duque plans to pursue a master’s in engineering at Cornell next year. “My ultimate goal is to one day create my own company related to medical devices,” he said.

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Scholarship Program forChild Care Educators ExpandsFor anyone interested in a career in the child care indus-try, there is big news. The Children’s Trust, a dedicated revenue source to support local children and families, has expanded its scholarship program and allocated $1 million for the 2018-19 school year toward education and profes-sional development foreducators studying early childhood.

It’s been more than 10 years since an initiative was estab-lished in partnership with Miami Dade College to improve educators’ qualifications. Previously, only about one-third of the day care centers and pre-schools in Miami-Dade County qualified to access these funds for their personnel. Now that’s changed. In Fall 2018, the quality-improve-ment initiative shifted to a new model and expanded so that educators studying early childhood from all licensed facilities in Miami-Dade County – about 1,700 in all – can participate.

“The Children’s Trust has always supported scholarships for teacher education and training,” said Rachel Spector, senior program manager at The Children’s Trust. “This expansion is an intentional approach to help professionalize the ear-ly-learning workforce. We wanted to offer more support.”

The Children’s Forum manages the Early Learning Career Center, which helps teachers and aides plan and exe-cute their career goals. Scholarship recipients can use the money toward conferences, child care credentials and renewals, credit classes, document translation for foreign-trained professionals, and continuing education requirements. In addition to college credits, state-required

credentials and courses for program administrators, MDC also offers a wide range of continuing education courses taught in Spanish for child care workers.

MDC Continuing Education Professor Fabiola Lozano said that there has been a lot of demand for the Spanish-lan-guage child care training courses she teaches. “It’s a great opportunity for people who are immigrants because these classes can help make their dreams come true,” she said.

“We know that early-childhood educators improve their interactions with children when they have more support and credentials. It’s all based on research,” said Dasiely Cruz, director of the Early Learning Career Center at The Children’s Forum. “We have more work to do, but this is a great first step.”

The scholarships for early childhood educators in Miami-Dade County are intended to improve knowledge, skills, classroom practices and ultimately the quality of care offered to children. For more information, email [email protected] with your name, facility name, email, phone number or call 305-237-0651.

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PAYMENT METHODS

In Person Visit the campus. Pay by check, cash, money order, or credit card. Cash payments are accepted only at the Bursars office during office hours.

Mail Enclose a check or money order payable to Miami Dade College. Mail it with the completed form to the campus location (see address to the right).

Web Log on to www.mdc.edu/ce/iac. Pay with credit card or e-check.

Questions? Call 305-237-6273.

Please type or clearly print the requested information.PERSONAL INFORMATION

MDC Student #

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE (FORMER NAME)

Gender: M F Date of Birth: ___________ / ___________ / ___________

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

EVENING PHONE # DAY PHONE # E-MAIL ADDRESS

CLASS SELECTION

CLASS NUMBER CLASS TITLE START DATE / TIME FEES

Total Fees Enclosed

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627 S.W. 27th Ave.Room 3116

Miami, FL 33135305-237-6273

Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees Bernie Navarro, Chair • Jose K. Fuentes, Vice Chair Susan Amat • Benjamín León III Rolando Montoya • Juan C. Zapata Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator at 305.237.2577 (Voice) or 711 (TTY).

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