MDC Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center to Host First Annual Baccalaureate100 Sunday

Miami, June 8, 2016 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus and its Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center, in partnership with neighboring churches, will host Baccalaureate100 Sunday at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 12. This event celebrates the accomplishments of graduating high school students and welcomes individuals of all ages wishing to start or return to college. This event is free and open to the public.

The Meek Center encourages individuals wishing to enhance their earning capacity by obtaining additional skills through the college credit certificate (CCC) programs. The Center is launching a summer cohort of its New S.K.I.L.L.S. Program offering training in high demand fields, such as early childhood education, entrepreneurship and human resource management. S.K.I.L.L.S. is an innovative new program offering short-term accelerated training to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

“Our belief is simple, you need to learn more to earn more” said North Campus’ president Dr. Malou C. Harrison. “Our short term programs are what employers are demanding.”

Admissions and financial aid staff will be available to accept and process admissions application, provide information regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line, discuss the many programs, classes, and workshops including GED classes. Entertainment, and refreshments will be served.

For more information and to RSVP, please call 305-237-1915.