WASHINGTON D.C. - January 5th, 2023 - The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPRCC) is partnering with Google to offer their Small Business Members and Member employees Career Certificates in Data Analytics, IT Support, and Project Management at no cost, announced NPRCC National Director of Operations, Joel Berrocal.
Since 2018, Google.org has provided more than $60 million in funding for nonprofit organizations to provide digital skills and wraparound support to learners from underserved communities to complete the Google Career Certificates. No prior experience is needed for NPRCC Small Business Members or their employees to take Google’s online certification programs, which aim to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in fields that are projected to grow over the next 10 years. They are created and taught by Google employees. As stackable credentials, the certificates can be credited toward a four-year degree at select colleges and universities, and are available in 100 community colleges in the U.S. Graduates can also submit their resumes to an employer consortium of over 150 companies.
“The NPRCC feels cultivating a more skilled, diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We believe these are important, transformative courses that allow our Small Business Members and their employees to have hands-on, applied skills, which are very much needed in today’s competitive workforce. We’re very grateful to Google for allowing us to be one of the first Hispanic organizations in the country to have this partnership and bring such a valuable opportunity to the Puerto Rican community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. There’s lots of excitement and anticipation. We think it’s going to be of very high interest to our Members and their teams,” Berrocal said.
For additional information about the Google Career Certificates Program, visit our website at nprchamber.org or email us at info@nprchamber.org.