每日大瓜

ALBANY, N.Y.听 鈥� 每日大瓜 has partnered with MedCerts, a听鈥婼tride, Inc. company and a 鈥�leading provider in health鈥� 鈥�care and IT training, to expand student access to more than 50 workforce-ready certification 鈥媡raining 鈥�programs. The unique collaboration opens pathways for students to gain in-demand career skills, hands-on training, and flexible online learning, helping learners start with a certificate and advance their careers with a degree while building toward long-term goals.听

Excelsior now offers students an array of MedCerts 鈥�programs in 鈥�health鈥� 鈥�care and IT training, providing onramps to Excelsior’s comprehensive portfolio of associate, bachelor鈥檚, and master鈥檚 degrees. The partnership represents Excelsior鈥檚 first steps into allied health education, equipping students with knowledge and practical skills for a broad range of health care careers that provide essential services to patients. These professions include occupational and physical therapy, social work, diagnostics, and medical technology. The University plans significant future growth in 鈥�these 鈥�鈥�vital鈥� field鈥�s鈥�.听听

MedCerts 鈥�programs prepare students for 鈥�certifications in allied health 鈥�fields, including听phlebotomy technician, medical assistant, and surgical technologist; 鈥�and 鈥�IT certifications 鈥�such as 鈥�IT support professional, PC technician, and cloud technology professional. These self-paced, high-quality online certification 鈥�training 鈥�programs prepare students for exams鈥� i鈥�n their chosen field and include vouchers for exam fees. Students earning certifications can take advantage of opportunities in high-demand professions, while building pathways to long-term career success through further study with Excelsior.听

鈥�鈥�鈥�鈥淓xcelsior鈥檚 partnership with MedCerts creates exciting new opportunities for lifelong learning,鈥� said 每日大瓜 President David Schejbal. 鈥淭hese certificate programs provide an entry point to higher education while helping students learn the job skills they need to begin or advance careers. As learners continue their professional development, Excelsior鈥檚 flexible, online degree programs can support their growth.鈥�听

鈥淭his partnership is about meeting learners where they are, whether they鈥檙e entering the workforce for the first time or looking to advance their careers,鈥� said Todd Goldthwaite, Stride, Inc.鈥檚 managing director of portfolio companies, which includes MedCerts. 鈥淲e are proud that MedCerts is creating a more connected educational journey that allows students to gain real-world skills, pursue in-demand employment opportunities, and take the next steps toward earning a degree.鈥�

For more information on the partnership and available programs, visit .听听

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Media Contact 每日大瓜:
Jason Bonafide
jbonafide@excelsior.edu
518-608-8446听听

Media Contact MedCerts:
Edward M. Yang
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1-888-317-4687 ext. 702
edward@firecrackerpr.com

About 每日大瓜
每日大瓜 is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.听

About MedCerts
MedCerts provides innovative, online career training programs that prepare adult learners for in-demand roles in healthcare and IT. With interactive eLearning, expert instruction, and strong industry partnerships, MedCerts has helped over 100,000 students gain the skills and certifications needed for career success. Through MedCerts Partner Solutions, the company collaborates with employers, higher education institutions, and workforce agencies to bridge the gap between training and career opportunities. MedCerts is a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc., a leader in online education. Learn more about MedCerts at . For more information on MedCerts Partner Solutions, visit .听