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Is Your Housing Affordable? Lee Education & Employment Training May Help
Jul 24, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Marti Stahl-Mills, Lee County Human Services Is Your Housing Affordable? Lee Education & Employment Training May Be Able To Help While the economy continues to deplete housing stock that is affordable to many; Lee County is working to help its residents increase their income. If the cost of living can't be lowered, then the only other option is to make more money. Local residents currently working at what they consider a dead-end job and/or feel they would like to increase their pay and chances for opportunity may want to take advantage of this cost free job training in Medical Office skills. The L.E.E. program covers all costs for tuition, books and childcare (during class hours) and assists with job placement. Below average income qualifications apply. This training is currently available through the Lee Education and Employment Program (funded by a Community Services Block Grant) These Federal dollars give individuals the opportunity to raise their income and enter a new career in medical records, insurance billing, or front desk support of a medical facility. The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program includes keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, basic billing and coding, Medical Manager software, HIPAA training and CPR certification. Training will be held at the Professional Development Center at Southwest Florida College 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday nights starting October 10, 2006 continuing until graduation in May 2007. The class is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and fills quickly. Successful applicants must agree to continue employment throughout the training, maintain reliable transportation, provide proof of high school diploma or GED, and pass a basic general exam. For a telephone interview contact Marti Stahl-Mills at (239) 278-7887. You may also apply for the program on-line at http://dhs.lee-county.com Family Self-Sufficiency Program – Job Training. |