marlenab, Author at MACC

November 14, 2022

FAST TRACK WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE

FAST TRACK WORKFORCE INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2022

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a program designed to provide adults with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce in fields that are in high demand.

Students must be enrolled in a designated program of study at a participating Missouri school; MACC has several programs approved for FAST TRACK.

The Fast Track grant is designed to ensure, when combined with other state and federal financial aid, that tuition and fees are fully covered. Awards will be for any remaining costs not covered by other state and federal student aid programs. For students, if other aid covers the full tuition and fee costs, the award will be up to $500 to cover other costs such as books and supplies, housing and meals, or transportation.

For more information, details about eligibility, and links to the application, please see our FAST TRACK page here: https://www.macc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/

Questions about this program may be forwarded to Levi Moore in the Financial Aid Office. His email address is LeviMoore@macc.edu.

The programs listed below were approved in 2021-2022, and are subject to change. Please see the Fast Track Application for the most current list of approved programs.

Degree Programs

Associate of Arts in Teaching
Associate Degree Nursing
Associate of Science – Engineering
Associate of Applied Science programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Behavioral Health Support
- Business Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Mechatronics
- Information Technology – Networking
- Information Technology – Programming
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology

Certificate programs
- Accounting
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Business Management
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Learning Assistant
- Mechatronics
- Networking
- Practical Nursing
- Programming
- Wind Energy

Non-Credit Programs
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Professional Truck Driving
- Fire Academy

November 9, 2022

DEI Newsletter – November 2022

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Because we honor everyone, this work is for everyone.

Political Beliefs

MACC is a place where all belong.
Diversity fuels the MACC spirit empowering people in our inclusive community.
We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and multiple points of view.

Be who you are.
We like it that way.

The United States midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 8th. Since unprecedented partisanism has become the norm in America over the last several years, it is imperative that citizens gain an understanding of the platforms of a variety of politicians in order to seek understanding and civility with those who hold opposing beliefs. While it is true that America operates under a multi–party system, Republicans and Democrats are by far the most powerful.

When determining who you wish to vote for, it is important that you look into the views of each candidate in order to determine which candidate’s views align most closely to yours. While most people’s views do not fall strictly within one party or another, it is helpful to understand some of the underlying ideology of the two major parties in US Politics.

The basic tenets of the Republican party are:

small government,
low taxes,
local control of regulations,
free market economics,
and policies that protect traditional values espoused in more conservative sects of religion.

Proponents encourage individual responsibility above government
intervention, regulation, or policy.

“Everyone deserves a safe, accessible place to better themselves while feeling that their world is recognized and their voices heard.”

-DEI Ambassador for MACC

In contrast, the Democratic party promotes:

strong government,
directed use of taxes,
regulations that they perceive encourage social and economic equality,
and more generally progressive ideas of community and family dynamics.

Adherents of liberalism do not believe that personal responsibility is solely enough to ensure the safety and well–being of our country’s citizens, and as a result tend to advocate for greater social well–being.

Despite the many hot-button topics that are covered by the media, argued about on social networks, and used by politicians to solicit support, there is a body of evidence that suggests Americans have more in common than many of them may realize. Harvard University released a study in 2020 where researchers discovered a bipartisan majority of respondents agreed on a variety of “essential rights” including freedom of speech and religion, the right to bear arms, and LGBT+ rights, among others. A 2021 Axios article detailed a similar study that bore largely the same results: participants from across the
political spectrum agreed on a majority of important topics.

It is important that as we head to the polls this November—and please do exercise your right as an American to vote—that we view our political opponents not as enemies but as fellow citizens with a differing point of view.

In addition to voting for candidates, there are often measures to vote on. For the measures on the 2022 ballot, refer to this link:
https://www.sos.mo.gov/default.aspx?PageID=10056

MACC Winter Concerts

December 3

The MACC Singers will participate in the Moberly Christmas Parade @ 3pm

LOCATION:
Moberly Depot District (Downtown area)
Moberly, MO

December 9

The MACC Singers and MACC Concert Band will perform their annual Holiday Concert at 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
Unity Center of Columbia
1600 W Blvd
Columbia, MO

December 10

The MACC Singers and MACC Concert Band will perform their annual Holiday Concert at 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
MACC Auditorium
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO