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APICS NoCo - Partnering with State of Colorado WIA
NoCo chapter remains a leader in the state for providing SCM, Supply Chain Management Certification through the WIA funding program. Each year many unemployed practitioners add to their hireability by earning a professional certification.
NoCo offers 4 programs approved by the State of Colorado for WIA funding.
- CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst - 24 hours
- CPIM - Certified Production & Inventory Management - 120 hours
- CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional - 33 hours following CPIM
- CLM - Certified Lean Master - 72 hours + Project Improving a Value Stream
This program does require an application and approval process. It can fund the entire program and you can choose which is most appropriate for your career path. We can help you choose the best fit for you. Here are some of the key elements you will need to know.
First locate and contact the Work Force office nearest to you. Here is the web address to gather contact information;
http://www.coworkforce.com/EMP/wfc_map.asp
Requirements are VERY simple:
1. Be county resident or laid off from county employer
2. Sign up with workforce center
3. Attend Career Transition Services orientation meeting
4. Complete and submit application
5. Allow a week or so for WF office to get back with you and assign a counselor
6. Schedule appointment with counselor
7. Meet with counselor, finalize your application and lay out a "transition plan" for you
Work force center counselors will suggest training they feel you should participate in to assist in your job search. You should request supply chain certification programs to support your career. APICS NoCo is an approved training source statewide for the programs you need.
You will search in WIA programs for contains “APICS” and you will see Northern Colorado
Click on https://eligibility.coworkforce.com/Eligibility/Home/ProgramsShow/COCANC
Search for “APICS” from the listings and select APICS Northern Colorado for local programs. You should land on a listing which allows you to drill down for details.
Provider Name = “APICS Northern Colorado”
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Length
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Eligible
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Cost
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Program Title
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Program Description
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8 weeks
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Yes |
$675
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Education, Other
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Certified Supply Chain Analyst
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8 weeks
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Yes |
$695
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Technology Education/Industrial Arts
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Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
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11 weeks
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Yes |
$2495
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Education, Other
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Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
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10 weeks
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Yes |
$3750
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Education, Other
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Certified Lean Master
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Click the notebook icon on the left side to see all our eligible certification programs.
Be diligent as the process is designed to eliminate those not serious. Make the most of this opportunity for FREE training that immediately impacts you in a positive way.
To apply for the scholarship funds, you may need to perform some informational interviews with people within the industry. We on the APICS BOD are here to serve you. Contact us through our website.
Who can participate?
- Workforce Investment Act
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
- Trade Adjustment Act is if you were laid off due to foreign import competition or relocation of production off shore?
Payment is made directly by the work force center office once you provide contact details and approval confirmation to APICS NoCo. When you receive approval for funding, then you can register at:
www.apicsnoco.org
- 1. CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional
- 2. CPIM - Certified Production Inventory Manager
- 3. CSCA – Certified Supply Chain Analyst
- 4. Certified Lean Master Sponsors
Contact vsm1@apicsnoco.org |
