Written by: Leon El-Alamin, Executive Contributor
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The MADE Institute provides services to individuals returning to Flint, Michigan following incarceration. Flint is the birthplace of General Motors and was the location of the water crisis in 2016 which has dramatically impacted the people who live here.
MADE provides job training, transitional housing, and access to health programs along with a myriad of other support services to returning citizens. Since 2016, our programs have provided training and services to 1,000 individuals.
Recently, they were able to renew their partnership with Google to distribute 500 Google Career Certificate scholarships for online training programs in high-growth fields that can be completed by individuals living anywhere in the United States.
These certificates require no prior training and offer individuals a path to in-demand jobs with top employers who are currently hiring. The program is open to anyone and is not just limited to returning citizens. The Google Career Certificate scholarships cover training in Data Analytics, Project Management, IT Support, UX Design, and Digital Marketing & E-commerce. Each of these online training programs is designed to put individuals on the fast track to careers in growing fields. Participants can complete the program on their own terms, with flexible study schedules and no experience necessary.
The Google Career Certificate scholarships will cover training in Data Analytics, Project Management, IT Support, UX Design, and Digital Marketing & E-commerce. Each of these online training programs is designed to put individuals on the fast track to careers in growing fields. Participants can complete the program on their own terms, with flexible study schedules and no experience necessary.
"We are thrilled to partner with Google to provide these Career Certificate scholarships to individuals who are looking to advance their careers and enter in-demand fields," said Leon El-Alamin, CEO of MADE Institute. "Our goal is to provide accessible and flexible training programs that lead to real-world job opportunities, and we believe that these certificates will help us achieve that mission by helping people across the country."
With just 3 to 6 months to complete and under 10 hours of flexible study per week, participants can earn a certificate that leads to high-paying jobs with salaries starting at $72,000 or more. MADE Institute is proud to offer these scholarships and training programs to individuals who are looking for a way to jumpstart their career or make a change.
Participants in the program will have access to resources and support from MADE Institute, including career coaching and job placement assistance even if they are not a returning citizen. The training programs are designed to be self-paced and flexible, so individuals can learn on their own schedule and at their own pace. The certificates can also be completed anywhere in the United States.
For more information about the Google Certificates you can visit here then fill out this Google Form to express interest in the MADE scholarship program.
Leon El-Alamin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Leon El-Alamin is the founder and Executive Director of the M.A.D.E. Institute, that stands for Money, Attitude, Direction and Education. Growing up on the North Side of Flint, Leon was a good kid who took refuge at his grandmother’s house to escape the challenges he faced at home and out on the streets. After graduating from high school, the allure of earning fast money made Leon start selling cocaine. A few years later, a shootout over a drug turf war landed him in the hospital where he spent a month in a coma. The incident led to his eventual arrest and imprisonment on drug and weapons charges. At the age of 30, Leon was released from prison after serving part of his sentence then founded MADE.
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