FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2006
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Florida Community College Business Writing Academy provides necessary training for job success

A survey of 150 corporations associated with Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, has concluded that writing is the “threshold skill” for hiring and promotion among salaried professionals.

This summer, Florida Community College Continuing Education will offer its popular Business Writing Academy on Tuesdays, May 23 – June 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Urban Resource Center, 601 W. State Street.

Taught by professional writer Deborrah Hoag, the six-part series focuses on topics such as grammar and usage, business writing style, proofreading, letters, memos, reports and proposals. This training is designed for individuals who need to sharpen their writing skills to improve their current job performance as well as for those seeking a job promotion.

Tuition for the full series is $275. Individual modules cost $55. Students who enroll in the full series receive a discount equivalent to one free module. Upon completion of the series, an FCCJ certificate will be awarded.

Registration is currently underway. Students may register online at or in person at any campus. For information, contact Continuing Education at 904.633.8292.