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The YMCA of Florida's First Coast "Y University" parallels a typical college or university curriculum. Each program area has a defined tract for training that is guided by a Departmental Dean (i.e. Dean of Child Care, Dean of Wellness, etc.).
The University will be divided into 5 Colleges which give employees the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of study. The 5 Colleges and Deans are as follows:
Member Services (MS)
 Happy members make us successful! These classes teach you all about finding and keeping members.
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Wellness
(WE)
 Everything you ever wanted to know about wellness programs is here. From CPR to Healthy Back to Personal Training and Leading Group Classes, check it out!
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Aquatics (AQ)
 Here you'll learn the basics of aquatics leadership so you can assist in aquatics programs or become an aquatic specialist instructor. These courses lead to YMCA certification in aquatics.
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Childcare (CC)
 In our Childcare track, you'll learn goals, objectives, and the unique components of YMCA childcare programs. Classes cover YMCA program history and philosophy; YMCA child care facts; principles and initiatives and YMCA guidelines and quality checks. These courses lead to YMCA certification in childcare.
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General Programs (GP)
 Though the YMCA is a non-profit, we're still a business and business is about doing the little things right over and over again. This college covers many important details that will be crucial to your YMCA career, from New Employee Orientations to Hiring and Firing within the Law to Front Desk Training to Grant Writing and "Really Caring" Training. If you can't find it anywhere else, look here!
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Leadership Institute (LI)
 Leadership
is the essence of the YMCA. Our goal in
building strong kids, strong families
and strong communities is to create
strong, effective leaders. The Y
Leadership Institute helps you learn and
model the behaviors and habits that
typify good leaders. Our programs will
teach you the skills and give you the
confidence to serve and inspire others,
the YMCA way.
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