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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 14 - 20, 2023 UCW 15 SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE September 9th, 2023 @ 12 pm Crown Complex 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306 Presented by Purple Heart Foundation of NC Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of North Carolina VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Ann Jagger - ajagger75@gmail.com SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS Durwood Lassiter - dl@josephcwoodard.com GENERAL QUESTIONS Michael Johnson - johnsonmichael5@frontier.com A Statewide Event to Honor, Recognize and Remember our Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Military Heroes. This organiza on is a qualified sec on 501 (c)(3) organiza on. Business Intelligence Certificate program offered at FTCC by CHRISTOPHER THRASHER EDUCATION Are you stuck in a dead-end job earning dead- end wages? If so, we have great news. Fayetteville Technical Community College now offers a Certificate in Business Intelligence. In this program, you will earn a Google Data Analyt- ics Certificate and a Business Markets Certificate. You will also be qualified to sit for the Statistical Analysis System Examination. e average salary for a SAS certified worker is $92,000 per year. What is business intelligence? Training in business intelligence combines some of the best features of business and infor- mation technology to equip students with the ability to analyze data and join the rapidly grow- ing field of data analytics. As a business intelligence specialist, you will learn how to use software including Excel, SAS and Tableau to analyze data sets, providing the valuable information that will keep your organi- zation one step ahead of the competition. Are you in a hurry to change your life? e business intelligence certificate consists of four classes: BAS120 - Intro to Analytics, BAS150 - Intro to Analytical Programming, BAS121 - Data Visualization, BAS220 - Applied Analytical Pro- gramming. Classes can be completed in only two semesters. Do you want to join a career with tremendous growth potential? If so, the business intelligence certification could be the first step along your path that can lead to more advanced degrees including associ- ate's, bachelor's, and even graduate degrees. According to the United States Department of Labor, data science jobs are expected to grow by 36% in the next 10 years, making it one of the na- tion's fastest-growing fields. Do you want a career that provides you with a flexible lifestyle? A recent study by the University of Virginia found that data scientists are among the profes- sionals most often given the option to work from home. Are you unable to attend classes in person? Students can complete the business intelli- gence certificate fully online. Students who take online classes are free to complete their class work entirely from home. ey also have the option to visit campus and use college computer labs, libraries and gyms. Are you afraid that you will be overwhelmed by the course content? If so, there is no need to fear. FTCC's award- winning faculty are here to help students online and on campus. Are you worried that you don't have enough money to pay for college? If so, we have great news. FTCC is one of the most affordable colleges in the region. We also offer many scholarships, and many students earn college degrees at no cost to them. Are you ready to learn more? If so, please contact us today. We are eager to help you start the next chapter in your life. For more Information, please contact Hana Se- idi, IT/Computer Programming & Development/ Database Instructor at FTCC at 910-486-7349. CHRISTOPHER THRASHER, FTCC Social Science Instructor. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200 Students can complete FTCC's Business Intelligence Certificate program in two semesters.