
The Black Men Coalition (BMC) Foundation is engaging in a transformative collaboration with eCornell, the online learning platform of Cornell University, aimed at breaking barriers that contribute to a persistent cycle of poverty and limited opportunities.
This collaboration aims to uplift underserved and vulnerable individuals by offering them the tools they need to succeed. The organizations will host a press conference today at 2 p.m. at BMC’s second office space, 1 N. Pinckney St. on the Capitol Square, to talk more about the plans to provide hundreds of learners from low-income backgrounds with free access to online professional certificate programs annually.
“In Dane County, we encounter many individuals who are eager to advance but encounter obstacles in developing their skills, which can make it challenging to land good jobs or advance within their companies,” says BMC President Corey Marionneaux in a statement. “Providing free access to these courses helps eliminate financial and other barriers, creating a path to success full of hope, empowerment, value and ultimately a hand up for those looking to earn a better living wage.”
Designed by Cornell’s Ivy League faculty, participants will benefit from eCornell’s prestigious certificate programs by learning in-demand skills across a diverse array of fields, opening the door for social and economic growth. Typically priced at $3,900, these courses are being offered for free thanks to support from Ascendium Education Group and Diane Endres Ballweg, philanthropist and lifelong educator.