The Education Exchange
Lily Pads, Building C
33 North Road
Peace Dale, RI 02879 401.783.0293
Customized Workforce Development
Employers who understand the value of retaining their best employees recognize the importance of providing workforce development and advancement opportunities. Finding and training qualified employees, even in a time of high unemployment, is a time-consuming and difficult task. The best employees are often motivated by more than money – they are looking for ongoing training, recognition of their value, and advancement opportunities. The Education Exchange will customize workforce development programs for employers who want to increase loyalty by helping employees achieve greater personal and professional success.
Technical Certifications & Vocational Training
Microsoft Office Specialist (& Expert Specialist) Certification Finding and keeping a good job in today’s competitive environment has become increasingly difficult. Students at The Education Exchange who earn a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification gain a distinct employment advantage. The certification exam provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office programs used by the majority of employers. A student must pass one or more certification exams to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office Project. MOS exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating overall comprehension of Microsoft Office or Office Project programs, the ability to use advanced features, and the ability to integrate the Office programs with other software programs. MOS exams are developed and validated by industry experts.
Microsoft Application Specialist Certification The Microsoft Business Certification is appropriate for candidates in the following career tracks: Communications, Database Administrator, Database Specialist, Help Desk (Applications) Support, Product Specialist, Software Specialist, Web Professional. The core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program credential has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system. The Application Specialist certification targets Information Workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office applications such as Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Excel 2007. Students choose to pursue the Microsoft Business Certification to advance their careers, achieve personal goals, enhance their skills, or earn higher salaries. MCAS-certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers and clients. Microsoft Business certification provides a competitive advantage in today’s job market, bringing employment opportunities, increased job satisfaction, and greater earning potential and career advancement.
Teacher Assistant Certification (Paraprofessional Training) For students who want to be a part of the learning process for the next generation, qualifying to become a teacher assistant by taking the ParaPro Assessment is an opportunity not to be missed. With a qualifying score, students from The Education Exchange are eligible to work in the Rhode Island Public School system as teacher assistants.
