Miami, Jan. 5, 2023 – The Florida Department of Education recently awarded Miami Dade College (MDC) $1.8M in funding through the Open Door Grant Program aimed at supporting the unemployed and underemployed through training and education to start or advance their careers. Based on eligibility, through a combination of state and federal funding, enrollment in specific workforce programs may be free to many.
“MDC is providing yet another unprecedented opportunity for under-resourced members of our community to level-up their skills, earn a viable workforce credential, and pursue career opportunities in South Florida’s robust job market, all in a relatively short timeframe,” said MDC Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Malou C. Harrison.
The grant supports students pursuing short-term workforce education programs listed below, and it serves as a safety net to cover tuition and books once all other student aid has been applied. The maximum award based on established grant requirements is $3,000. Enroll today at www.mdc.edu/opendoor.
Academic programs supported by Open Door grants include:
Engineering, Technology & Design
- Automation
- Business Intelligence Professional
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Digital Forensics
- Engineering Technology Support Specialist
- Enterprise Cloud Computing
- Geographic Information Systems
- Help Desk Support Technician
- Information Technology Support
- Lean Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
- Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
- Network Security
- Network Server Administration
- Oracle Certified Database Administrator
- Solar Energy Systems Specialist
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies
Global Business, Trade and Transportation
- Business Operations – Business Management
- Business Operations – Human Resources
- Business Operations – Marketing
- Business Operations – Small Business
- Business Specialist – Business Management
- Business Specialist – General Business
- Business Specialist – Human Resources
- Business Specialist – International Business
- Business Specialist – Marketing
- Business Specialist – Small Business
- Logistics and Transportation Specialist
Health Sciences
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Healthcare Informatics Specialist
- Massage Therapy (Accelerated, Generic, & Transitional Option)
Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies
- Correctional Officer – State
- Fire Fighter Minimum Standards
- Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined
- Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRT
Below is a list of remote and online exam prep courses designed to prepare students for testing to become industry-certified:
- 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
- AutoCAD – Complete Series
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA-C202)
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CompTIA A+ Essentials
- CompTIA A+ Practical Application
- CompTIA Security+
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- EKG Technician Certification
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
- Microsoft Azure Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)
- MRI Certification
- Patient Care Technician
For more information, visit www.mdc.edu/opendoor or email Dr. Loretta Ovueraye WorkforcePrograms@mdc.edu or Dr. Alexia Rolle opendoor@mdc.edu.