eCornell
What education level is required for eCornell certs?
HS or GED required
but associates or bachelors is recommended bc of the rigorous curriculum
How long do students have to finish their program?
12 months from start date
What is the time commitment for these trades programs?
10 hours in order to finish within 10-12 months
What happens if a student doesn’t finish in 12 months?
They will be taken off the SSC caseload but they will still have access through PF
What is the time commitment for an eCornell cert?
5 to 8 hours a week
Situation: Andy has taken 2 college classes and he didn’t do well in them. He wants to do an eCornell cert. What would you recommend?
That he should start with College Start first to prepare him for the rigorous curriculum in the eCornell programs
Students finish this program with ___ (ie degree).
Diploma (NOT licensure)
What happens after they complete the program career wise?
It depends on the program. Start an entry-level role at WMT or with an external partner OR pursue an external path to an apprenticeship
Can students do two eCornell certs at once?
No— not allowed policy-wise. Additionally, we wouldn’t recommend they be enrolled in another at all program while doing the cert. (Talking points in Guru!)
Situation: A student wants to do 2 eCornell certs. You tell her she can’t to them both at once. She is disappointed but says that’s fine she’ll just do the first one and then do the 2nd one right after she finishes. What do you tell her?
That is a great plan, but, you can only do 1 eCornell cert in a year so you’ll have to wait a year to do the second 1.
What is the policy to EV for trades?
In the fist 10 days, student must complete 7 hours of intro material and take 1 exam
Situation: Claire works in maintenance in WMT and wants to move into electrical--like her dad did. What would you recommend?
Electrical
eCornell certificates are ____ accredited.
NOT (although a few credits are within a few certs. see guru for specifics)
Students will finish this an eCornell certificate with ____ (ie degree).
A certificate of completion
Which trades require an apprenticeship?
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
Situation: Bill is a general maintenance technician and wants to explore options furthering this career. What are his trades options?
Construction, electrical, HVACR, plumbing
What does the support system look like for students doing an eCornell cert? (at eCornell AND Guild)
eCornell: They have an instructor and facilitator for every course but they do NOT have 1:1 coaching there
Guild: SSC (and SOS (EA))
What happens if a student fails an eCornell assessment?
They can retake once paid by WMT and the second time they have to pay $75 to retake
Which trades require licensure?
Situation: Sarah is a cashier. She has never worked a job in trades but is interested in becoming an electrician. She wants to make more money but doesn’t want to get a degree. You would recommend…
Facilities or industrial maintenance because they are more entry level