Elevate Program Supports Community Education

Courses give students opportunity to elevate their career or business

November 7, 2024 – EPHRAIM, UT – Snow College has announced the continuation of the Elevate program, which seeks to assist individuals who are looking to enhance their career, grow their business, or learn new skills. Individuals who successfully complete the courses will earn Snow College credit as well as micro-credentials, which can be utilized to demonstrate competency to potential employers. Students may also choose to continue their education and apply the credits toward a certificate or degree at Snow College.

Beginning November 7, community members may register for one or more select classes as part of the program. Each participant will be awarded up to $500 to be applied toward tuition, books, and fees. This scholarship will greatly reduce or eliminate the cost of the courses. The courses offered are as follows:

Basic Microsoft Office

In this introductory course, individuals will learn the basics of Microsoft 365. Upon completion, students will be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. This class is a good fit for those who are entering the workforce but need to brush up on their skills, older adults who would like to learn more about these programs, or anyone who would like to learn the basics of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Career and Workplace Skills

This two-part series prepares individuals for the job market. In addition to the skills learned in the Basic Microsoft Office course, students will utilize the Clifton Strengths Assessment to understand their strengths and abilities, and learn how to use those strengths to their advantage in the workplace. Students will also develop resume and cover letter writing skills as well as practice networking and job interviewing.

Content and Email Marketing

Learn effective strategies to boost your brand and expand your reach. In these two classes, individuals will learn how to develop digital content, build their own website, grow their social media accounts, and effectively communicate with customers through email. This series is ideal for entrepreneurs and those who would like to dip their toes into the digital marketing world.

QuickBooks for Small Business

This course is designed for entrepreneurs or small business owners who have chosen to use QuickBooks Online software to manage accounting. The course teaches basic accounting concepts and simple automated accounting methods for recording business transactions and maintaining necessary financial reports.

For more information or to sign up for these classes, please visit snow.edu/elevate.

About Snow College

Snow College, founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, is a two-year college with campuses located in Ephraim and Richfield, Utah, and a learning center in Nephi, Utah. Serving more than 5,000 students, the college is committed to helping students graduate debt-free, gain resume-worthy experience, and develop a plan for the future. The affordable price and personalized environment full of opportunities allow students who find Snow College to find themselves. Learn more about all Snow College has to offer online at snow.edu.