Howard Community College Partners with NFL Hall of Famer-Founded Organization
15 Julio 2024 - 12:57PM
Howard Community College (HCC) proudly announces a new articulation
agreement with the Power52 Foundation, co-founded by visionary
Cherie Brooks and NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. The agreement
enables students who have completed Power52's Energy Professional
Training Program and Solar Curriculum to transfer to the HCC
Skilled Building Trades associate degree (A.A.S.) program.
"This promising future for our students is part of our goal for
workforce development as an anti-poverty, anti-racism catalyst for
success among all Howard County residents," said HCC President, Dr.
Daria J. Willis. "We know that Solar Photovoltaic installation is
among the fastest-growing trade careers, and we are excited to
offer our students this opportunity to earn high-paying wages with
job security and long-term growth potential through this innovative
agreement."
Power52's Energy Professional Training Program includes 320
clock hours of classroom instruction and hands-on, real-world
simulated lab hours. The curriculum covers the basic concepts of
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and their components. As outlined
in the agreement, the specific credit allocation will be based on
the extent of each student's Power52 training program.
HCC will soon break ground on a new, campus-based workforce
development and trades center. The trades center will be the first
of its kind in the county, offer a training curriculum for skilled
building trades, and directly address a growing statewide shortage
of skilled workers in trades and technical fields.
"We are thrilled to partner with Howard Community College to
create a transformative pathway for our graduates," said Cherie
Brooks, President & CEO of Power52 Foundation. "This agreement
not only strengthens our commitment to sustainable energy but also
empowers individuals with the skills and education necessary to
secure higher-paying careers in the growing field of solar energy
and contribute to the resilience and prosperity of our
communities."
The first clean energy private career school specializing in
Solar PV installation to be approved by the Maryland Higher
Education Commission and accredited by the National Center for
Construction, Education & Research (NCCER), Power52 is
dedicated to a long-term community development strategy designed to
break the cycles of poverty, unemployment, under-employment, and
incarceration in urban communities while simultaneously advancing
community resilience through sustainable energy.
Howard Community College was recently named among the nation's
top two-year colleges by Niche, an online college selection
and data resource for families. HCC ranked #92 among all two-year
institutions and the top community college in the Baltimore
metropolitan area. HCC enrolls nearly 22,000 credit and non-credit
students of all ages from more than 104 countries and yields more
than $343 million in economic impact as one of Howard County's
largest employers.
ABOUT HCC Since 1970, Howard Community College (HCC) has
been a preferred college choice for students and families in Howard
County, Maryland. A public community college, HCC offers associate
degree and certificate programs, as well as workforce development
training and continuing education classes, to nearly 22,000 credit
and noncredit students each year. HCC received the 2019 Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only
presidential-level honor for performance excellence in
organizations.
ABOUT POWER52 FOUNDATION Power52 Foundation is a
Maryland-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that disrupts the cycle of poverty
by meeting individuals where they are and giving them mentoring and
a skillset for a more resilient lifestyle. POWER52 provides career
training and job placement opportunities in the field of renewable
energy, bringing forth equitable opportunities and inclusion to a
highly underrepresented demographic and population while
simultaneously being a voice and advocate for diversity, equity,
and inclusion in the clean energy sector. Like @power52official on
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Text the word POWER to (877) 788-5252 to stay updated on future
events. For more information about Power52 Foundation, visit
http://www.power52.org
Jarrett Carter Sr.
Howard Community College
443-518-1800
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