Sinclair Community College and NPower Announce Agreement to Award College Credit for NPower Graduates

Sinclair Community College and NPower are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new partnership that allows students who complete NPower's free 20-week program and earn qualifying industry credentials to receive up to 9 college credits at Sinclair. Credits can be applied toward various certificate and degree programs in Information Technology and Computer Science.

This partnership acknowledges the rigorous training and valuable skills that students gain from the NPower program, which is dedicated to empowering young adults, military-connected individuals, and women from under-resource communities through tech training and career development. NPower graduates can now advance their education at Sinclair Community College with a head start, thanks to the academic credits awarded through this collaboration.

"Sinclair Community College recognizes the diverse learning experiences our students bring to their educational journeys. Our partnership with NPower and the creation of a new Credit Recognition Guide exemplifies our dedication to supporting our community by validating and celebrating various forms of learning. By awarding college credit for industry training, we invest in participants enabling them to advance their careers and education more efficiently and affordably," said Arian L. Adducchio, Coordinator for Prior Learning Assessment & Individualized Programs at Sinclair.

Demarus Crawford-White, Executive Director of NPower Ohio, praised Sinclair stating, "Sinclair is one of the top community colleges in the state and in the nation, renowned for its commitment to student success and innovative programs. The credit recognition guide that Sinclair College has created for NPower is ‘simply simple.’  It's clear and easy to understand.  All the information that a student would need to make the best decision for them is right there in plain English in chart form on one page. The student is now empowered to simply choose the program that makes the most sense for them.”

NPower, a national organization dedicated to providing free tech training and career development to young adults, military-connected individuals and women from under-resourced communities, launched its Ohio location in Dayton last October. They have recently completed their second cohort. The first cohort of students currently have a post-graduation salary averaging $43,000.

Students can complete the Prior Learning Assessment request form at Sinclair.edu/PLA. For more information, contact plaprograms@sinclair.edu. To learn more about recognized industry training and credentials for college credit, visit Sinclair’s Articulation Agreements website.

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