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Exciting New Programs in College of Ed

A man instructs a group of learners at computers
College of Education, Featured

This fall, St. Petersburg College’s College of Education is very excited to roll out our new Training and Development subplan as part of our Educational Studies bachelor’s degree program.

And then in Spring 2024, we will debut our Training and Development certificate program, which consists of six courses in Training & Development that will prepare completers to facilitate adult learning, corporate training and professional development. This certificate directly addresses workforce needs and emphasizes the application of adult learning theory to the design, implementation and assessment of adult training programs across a diverse set of organizations.

Certificate completers of the SPC Training & Development Certificate Program will finish with knowledge and skills in all of the following areas:

  • Training, Development and Education
  • Training Skills and Techniques
  • Learning and Learning Styles
  • Training Policy
  • Training Needs Assessment
  • Designing A Training Plan 
  • Competency Based Training
  • New Employee Training
  • Management Development
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Computer Based Training
  • Evaluation of Training 
  • Training for Diversity
  • The Evolution of the Training Industry
  • Managing a High-Performance Training Organization
  • Creating Strategic Alignment Leveraging Business-Centric and Demand-Based Training Models
  • Mastering the Process of Selecting and Managing Resources
  • Achieving Business Goals by Optimizing Your Organization’s Training Processes
  • Leveraging Technology to Enhance Organizational Learning
  • Developing Solutions Based on Needs Analysis and Business Acumen
  • Choosing Development and Delivery Strategies that Drive Performance
  • Assessing Business and Training Performance for Better Outcomes

Certificate completers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in all of the following areas:

  • Trainers for volunteers in nonprofit organizations.
  • Teaching adult learners in workforce development, literacy, or personal development programs.
  • Training or development roles in the government or private sectors.
  • Training or development roles for a company in any industry, including manufacturing and technology.

If you’re interested in either of these exciting new programs, please contact Mike Poulin at 727-791-2788 or Poulin.Michael@spcollege.edu or Pat Roper at 727-712-5410 or Roper.Pat@spcollege.edu and we can help get you registered.

Organization Offers Opportunities for Future Educators

future educators
College of Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Featured

On August 31, St. Petersburg College‘s Student Future Educators of America (SFEA) club held its first meeting of the Fall 2020 semester online. Led by Dr. Wanda Santos and Dr. Jessica Curtis, the group discussed their mission and plans for the fall. After reviewing all the details, we played games virtually to get to know each other better while building a support system for our peers.

SFEA is an organization that believes in excellence in teacher quality and the importance of community outreach for student success. We are a united voice for our profession and in fulfilling the promise that all children have the human and civil right to a free, quality public education.

SFA Benefits

SFEA provides a unique opportunity for students to be involved in a professional organization prior to beginning their careers as educators. As members of the most influential group for aspiring educators, they have the power to have their voices heard. SFEA members are empowered advocates who are passionate about their students, the preservation of public education and becoming leaders who will act with passion and knowledge as they grow in their profession.

Joining Student FEA also provides future educators with access to:

  • Professional development through workshops and conferences specifically
    designed for the needs of aspiring educators
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities with practicing educators
  • Community outreach projects
  • Economic benefits through FEA ACCESS card
  • $3 million for professional liability and legal services for internship
  • Leadership opportunities and a chance to affect change in areas like teacher education, education legislation and certification requirements

How to Join

If you are in SPC’s College of Education, or if you plan to be, join us for our next meeting, which will be on Zoom on Sept. 28 from 7-8 p.m. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.  You can be involved and share your enthusiasm with like minds.

For more information, or to get a Zoom link for the meeting, contact Dr. Jessica Curtis at curtis.jessica@spcollege.edu.

We hope to see you there!