Through a one-year pilot, AACC helped rural-serving community colleges bring Google Career Certificates to students to equip them with in-demand job skills.
Google Career Certificates complement degree programs and provide students with the skills and credentials needed to match high-growth local and remote career opportunities, offering graduates economic mobility without having to leave their communities.
Through this pilot, 15 rural community colleges received access to Google Career Certificates for six in-demand fields: cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, project management, user experience design, and digital marketing and e-commerce. Each college tailored the pilot to meet the needs of their students and regional employers. In addition, students who completed their Career Certificate received academic credits toward their degree – helping them work toward graduation more quickly, with foundational knowledge and job-ready skills in high-growth fields.
Below are key resources and best practices, curated by AACC, for community colleges and students to learn how to get on the fast track to in-demand jobs with Google Career Certificates.