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Pass to Class Hits 1.5M Riders

Published by admin on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 12:00am

In parternship with Metro transit, Metropolitan Community College’s Pass to Class has surpassed 1.5 million bus rides.

The milestone comes at a time when the college is extending the program to students in English as a Second Language noncredit classes, according to an MCC news release.

Pass to Class encourages ridership by offering a free bus pass for travel to and from MCC locations or for other education-related purposes.

Sally Hopley, coordinator of Sustainable Practices at MCC, said the program addresses issues of access and affordability.

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MCC, No More Empty Pots Partner to Offer Workforce Training In Culinary Arts

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Community College is teaming up with the nonprofit No More Empty Pots to provide workforce training opportunities to individuals interested in culinary careers.

The 15-week, noncredit Culinary Workforce Training Program from No More Empty Pots will be taught by MCC culinary instructors and will provide skills training, work experience, career development and job support to prepare participants for entry-level jobs in the food and beverage industry, according to MCC.