CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Parkland College’s Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) will be launching a new Telecommunicator 9-1-1 training this summer.
This will prepare local residents for careers as emergency dispatchers. The training begins June 2 as a two-week training course through Parkland’s Office of Workforce Development. It is designed to give participants an inside look into a career as a 9-1-1 telecommunicator, the first point of contact in emergencies around Champaign County. Participants will receive experiences in typing, emergency simulations, and real-world exposure by learning from current and former telecommunicators.
Students will also receive personalized support throughout the job application process. Graduates will receive financial support as they transition into the workforce. Telecommunicator positions offer life-supporting wages and do not require a college degree. Classes will run for approximately three hours a day over two weeks. The training is open to community members across Parkland’s District 505 service area. Space is limited.
For more information, contact the SWFT office at swft@parkland.edu or 217/353-2150.