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Welcome to the new website dedicated to Davis College's workforce development programs!
The mission of Davis College Workforce Development is to work with individuals and businesses to help develop and refine skills needed to be competitive in the workforce through providing affordable training options delivered in multiple, convenient ways.
Our goal is to first give an assessment of needs, and with a strong sense of integrity, help develop solutions to prepare for and succeed through the cycles and changes in business, building off of our over 150 years of experience in Northwest Ohio.
We aim to provide individuals with the opportunity to obtain both personal and professional development opportunities through national certification preparation, continuing education, and personal enrichment courses.
We aim to provide businesses the assistance in assessing, developing and offering training suited specifically to their needs and demands to create stronger employees.
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Report—Certificates: Gateway to Gainful Employment and College Degrees
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Report Confirms Some Postsecondary Certificates Will Pay Off More Than Four-Year College Degrees
(Washington, D.C., June 6, 2012) – A new study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows that certificates are the fastest growing form of postsecondary credentials in the U.S., increasing from six percent of postsecondary awards in 1980 to 22 percent of awards today. Their growth is due in part to the fact that they are affordable, they usually take less than a year to complete and they often yield high returns. (Read More)
Get Ready For Next Year's Tax Season by Becoming a Professional Tax Preparer
The Professional Tax Preparer™ (PTP) Designation certifies individuals fully in personal and business returns. Upon certification, qualified individuals receive the PTP designation, assuring potential employers and clients that they are qualified to take care of all their income tax needs expertly. Click here to find out more.
According to the O*NET online Database, the average hourly wage of a tax preparer in 2011 was approximately $15.54 which is about $32,320 annually, with between 10%-19% projected growth over the next 10 years. (http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2082.00)