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Beginning on December 1, 2021, the City of Baker Workforce Development division, led by Ms. Reatha Wright, announced the kick-off of on-line learning through the Workforce Development Division. This partnership, which is offering free classes to any individual, is with City of Baker Workforce Development, IBM, Baton Rouge Community College Foundation, and Baton Rouge Community College.
Whether you are looking to enhance your professional skills, improve productivity, develop self-discipline, improve your job readiness, expand your business knowledge, or earn Information Technology badges in areas such as Agile, AI, Data and Analytics or Digital Marketing there are thousands of courses available. SkillsBuild offers free, accredited learning content from IBM where end users will be able to obtain accredited badges, certifying learning credentials so that potential employers can trust the candidate’s education quality. Explore the course catalog to find the job role or learning pathways where badges and certifications are offered.
If you are looking for a low/no cost option to further your education and improve your skillset the flexibility of online coursework is highly recommended. With the ability to study anywhere, online education allows the student to complete courses of study at home, a coffee shop, or a library. Classes may be completed at any time and on any day which gives you the advantage of working in the environment that best suits you on the schedule you set. In addition to the flexibility there are tangible career benefits, such as being able to continue working while taking courses. Additionally, you can apply new knowledge and skills on the job immediately.
The IBM SkillsBuild platform was designed specifically to “upskill, reskill, and prepare the workforce for the future of work, close the digital skills gap...ensure access and equity for learners at all stages and on all paths of life and of work, create opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to “level up” their skills for success and project success”. The initial collaboration between NACCE (National Association for Community College) and IBM to develop the program began in 2021 and the collaboration with BRCCF, BRCC and the City of Baker soon followed. The City of Baker Workforce Development expresses gratitude to BRCC Chancellor, Dr. Willie Smith, Vice Chancellor, Philip Smith and BRCC IBM SkillsBuild Program Manager, Tammy Brown for their assistance and guidance when establishing this new endeavor within this existing partnership.
Accessing the material is easy, and all that is required is registration at the City of Baker website. The link to register is found under “Explore Our City”-“Workforce Development”-“IBM SkillsBuild Platform Access Application” (link: Workforce Development SkillsBuild Platform Access Application – City of Baker (cityofbakerla.com)).
Should you have any questions, please contact City of Baker Workforce Development at 225.615.4174 where you will receive assistance regarding inquiries related to accessing the great courses which are free of charge.
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