Local News Digest - January 4, 2023
Park University is embarking on an exciting new project, funded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) through the Private MoExcels grant. The project, titled "Boosting State Economic Recovery through Adult Learner Pathways to Careers in Health Care", aims to create and enhance educational pathways for adult learners transitioning into health care careers.
The objective of this multi-year initiative, active since approximately 2022-2023, is to develop accelerated and flexible pathways tailored to adult learners, enabling them to gain relevant certifications, degrees, and skills required for in-demand health care jobs. The target audience includes working adults, displaced workers, and underserved populations looking to enter or advance in health care careers.
The focus areas of the project are building curriculum pathways aligned with high-demand health care occupations such as nursing, medical assisting, and health information technology. The funding for this project comes from the MDHEWD Private MoExcels grant, which finances workforce development initiatives aimed at connecting education with employment opportunities.
Since its inception, the project has been implementing course development, partnerships with health care employers, and student support services. Specific milestones include curriculum design, enrollment of cohorts of adult learners, and collaboration with local employers to facilitate work-based learning and job placement.
While detailed real-time progress reports or completion forecasts are not publicly available, for the most current updates, contacting Park University’s project leads or the MDHEWD could provide more precise information on the project timeline, outcomes to date, and next steps.
Meanwhile, Park University and its McAfee Memorial Library received a $10,000 grant from U.S. Bank to purchase 150 financial literacy e-books. This grant will fund a project aimed at boosting economic recovery through adult learner pathways to careers in health care.
Elsewhere at Park University, there have been numerous achievements and recognitions. Malaina Hensley, a senior outside hitter on the Parkville (Mo.) Campus women's volleyball team, was named a first team All-American by the NAIA and as a first team NAIA-American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American on Dec. 9.
In addition, Park University was ranked in several categories by Intelligent.com for 2023, including Best Logistics Degree Programs, Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Psychology, Best Online Bachelor's in Internet Marketing, Best Online Associate in Computer Science, Best Online Bachelor's in Public Administration, and more.
The University's Office of Strategic Communications was also honoured as the 2022 PR Team of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Stay tuned for more updates on Park University's exciting projects and achievements!
An individual seeking to advance in their personal-finance management skills can benefit from learning through the financial literacy e-books purchased by Park University, thanks to a $10,000 grant from U.S. Bank. This project is aimed at promoting economic recovery through adult learner pathways to careers in health care. Moreover, education and self-development are integral components of Park University's approach, as evidenced by their focus on comprehensive programs and initiatives in various fields, including finance, health care, and logistics.
