NLC plans to offer Database Administrator, Powerline Worker Programs

2024年1月31日

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To address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the rapidly evolving job market, 东北湖景学院 is seeking approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to prepare students for Database Administration and Powerline Worker fields.

1月23日, 2024, the 十大网赌正规网址官网区 Board of Trustees unanimously approved the opportunity for NLC to approve submission to the Texas Higher Coordinating Board for two new workforce education programs - an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Database Administrator and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Powerline Worker.

Both programs represent a significant step toward meeting the demands of the workforce in the coming years. 创新项目, 完成时间短, alignment and partnership with local industry highlight the commitment of NLC in preparing students for fulfilling careers in high-wage, 高需求领域. 

According to the Texas Workforce Commission's Labor Analysis, Database Administrator careers are projected to experience a 25.到2030年增长1%.

这个项目, 计划在16个月内完成, will feature an innovative eight-week format, providing students with a flexible experience. With a commitment to workforce development, the program anticipates adding 20 annual completers to the workforce, 对计划的贡献1,271个工作岗位在阿拉莫地区,16个,到2030年,德州将有009个工作岗位.

The second program under consideration is the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Powerline Worker. 35分.7% growth projected for Powerline Worker careers in the 圣安东尼奥 area by 2030, this program is designed to cater to the needs of the evolving job market.

Entry-level high-demand careers in this field include Powerline Workers and Telecommunication Line Workers. 这个项目's curriculum aligns with registered apprenticeship programs of local power supply and distribution companies in 圣安东尼奥, making it the first of its kind apprenticeship program for NLC.

The Powerline Worker program expects to add 20 annual completers to the workforce, contributing to the projected 988 jobs in the Alamo Region and 12,到2030年,德州将有428个工作岗位. 

These programs are pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of 大学 and Schools Commission on 大学.