Phillips County Economic Development is fortunate to partner with outside agencies to bring business resources and education to our county.
You can use the links below to access online learning opportunities to advance your business or career! 

**Some of these options are available to high school and college students to provide them a headstart in their selected field of study, or to earn college credit!**

The Innovation Center: Google Career Certificates
Prepare for a new career in a high-growth field in three to six months, no experience required! You’ll get professional training designed by Google, along with the opportunity to connect with top employers that are currently hiring.
The Innovation Center has partnered with Grow with Google to bring additional resources to the region and access to career opportunities at no cost to individuals in Northwest Kansas.

Students: In just one to two semesters, you can earn industry-recognized Google Certifications that prepare you for in-demand careers in today’s fastest-growing fields. These programs deliver professional, real-world training designed by Google—giving you a powerful head start while you’re still in high school.

The Innovation Center: Cybersecurity
The Innovation Center is thrilled to offer our Cybersecurity Pathway, a golden opportunity to embark on a transformative journey in the world of cybersecurity! IC has partnered with Grow with Google and EnterpriseKC to bring additional resources to the region and access to career opportunities at no cost to individuals in Northwest Kansas. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to increase by 35% before 2030 and it is our goal to fill as many of these positions as possible!

The Cybersecurity Pathway is an amazing opportunity for high school students to pursue FREE training that prepares them to join the cybersecurity industry, satisfies the competency requirements for the new STEMM elective, AND earns 9 ACE Certified college credits!