Purcell Marian partners with UC Lindner College of Business to offer certification training to students
November 18, 2024
Purcell Marian, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, recently launched a collaborative opportunity for students to receive the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification in project management.
“We are excited for the students enrolled in our manufacturing course at Purcell Marian High School to participate in this innovative partnership with UC and Professor Steven Jones,” said Lydia Backscheider, PM Career Initiatives Program teacher. “The objectives of this partnership align with our program, where students are inspired, engaged and supported in preparing for their future careers. Through this partnership, students will be challenged to adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, which will undoubtedly help them in their futures.”
Lean Six Sigma is a set of tools and management techniques designed to improve business processes. The Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification process will introduce students to key foundational Lean and Six Sigma concepts and principles to improve processes and reduce waste.
Students will receive 20 hours of instruction and then must pass a knowledge test and complete a project to receive their certification. With this knowledge, students will be able to tackle improvement projects, apply problem solving skills and provide support to green and black belt professionals on larger initiatives. Along with boosting students’ resumes, this certification will leave students with key analytical and statistical problem-solving skills and enhanced capabilities in process improvement.
The partnership is part of Purcell Marian's Career Initiatives Program (CIP), a multifaceted program designed to inspire, engage, and support our students in determining their own futures.
Whether their future involves college enrollment, employment, or enlistment in the armed forces, the CIP provides students with career exploration support, networking, and exposure to industries and opportunities.
Through hands-on learning in the classroom, to field trips, to monthly networking opportunities in our "Career Cafes", students gain real world experience in industries such as manufacturing, engineering, construction, healthcare, and the skilled trades.
Photos by Suzanne Buzek.
