Micro-Credential Day for High School Seniors
Join us for a one-day program at our West Campus in Pottstown for a college-level experience resulting in a micro-credential in your specific area of interest. As an additional bonus, you’ll be eligible to receive a college-awarded training stipend that can be used at Montco toward fast-track career training in high-demand occupations.
Available micro-credentials
Select from the following available courses:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- OSHA
- Nurse Aide fundamentals
- Massage Therapy fundamentals
- Culinary Arts fundamentals
- Basic work skills
What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentials are mini-qualifications that demonstrate skills or knowledge in a given subject area.
Why micro-credentials?
Designed for high school juniors and seniors, micro-credentials are a valuable, affordable way to learn a new skill or enhance your knowledge. Through Montco, you can earn a special badge and apply a training stipend toward a noncredit fast-track training program.
About the training stipend
What will the stipend pay for?
The stipend covers a percentage of tuition fees applicable toward the Fast-Track to Employment noncredit programming at Montco.
What do I have to do to obtain the stipend?
Your high school must sponsor you to attend a course. Transportation will be arranged through your school and lunch will be provided by the College.
What training courses are covered by the stipend?
The stipend covers a majority of the tuition for the following programs:
- Healthcare
- Massage Therapy
- Nurse Aide
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Industrial and Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Technician
- Machinist/CNC Operator
- Gas Pipeline Technician
- Business and Information Technology
- Office Assistant/Customer Service Representative
- Data Management
- Cybersecurity Engineer/Analyst/Technician
- Networking Engineer/Technician
- Computer Repair Technician
- Server Technician
- Real Estate
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Boot Camp
