Listed below are brief descriptions of the various certificates available in conjunction with the Career Link Essentials+ program. The link within each description will take you to more information about the colleges' programs in those areas.

Manufacturing Certificate Options

Production Welding

Logistics

CNC Machinist

Pro-E Basics

Industrial Electricity

Truck Driving

Industrial Maintenance

Non-Manufacturing Certificate Options

Child Development Associate

Clerk/Receptionist

Customer Service

Medical Transcription

Accounting Assistant

Home Care Aide

Food Service/Dietary Manager

Nurse Aide

Pharmacy Tech

 

Manufacturing Certificate Options

Production Welding - Two types of production welding are offered. These courses take approximately 115 hours over six-eight weeks to finish. 

Logistics - Logistics is the link between manufacturers and customers, moving goods along the road from maker to buyer. This is a four part course based on tracks with each track lasting approximately four weeks. 

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CNC Machinist - This program is designed to get students ready to be a set-up person for machining companies. It will teach you how to use both manual and CNC machines. It takes approximately 13.5 credit hours to complete. 

Pro-E Basics - This Pro Engineer Certificate is designed for students and technicians who desire to gain Pro Engineer experience but need flexible scheduling.  This certificate will give students an introduction to Pro Engineer and drafting.  This certificate is approximately 13.5 credit hours. 

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Industrial Electricity - Students taking this certificate option will be introduced to various electrical concepts and would be able to begin an entry level electrical profession. This certificate is approximately 13.5 credit hours. 

Truck Driving - 10-Week Program including both driving and classroom hours. Graduates will be prepared to take and pass the CDL exam. 

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Industrial Maintenance - The Industrial Maintenance program prepares graduates for entry level employment and/or advancement as a maintenance technician in those manufacturing firms requiring maintenance, calibration and repair of industrial equipment. This includes preparation in the service maintenance as well as the production maintenance fields. This certificate takes approximately 13.5 credit hours to complete. 

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Non-Manufacturing Certificate Options

Child Development Associate - If you are a childcare provider or want to become one, you owe it to your clients and yourself to provide the best care possible. Earning your CDA credential shows clients that you have the knowledge and skills you need to meet the specific needs of newborns through five-year-olds. This certificate prepares you for the CDA credential exam and takes approximately 620 hours to complete. 

Clerk/Receptionist - This program covers various classes on becoming a clerk/receptionist. This certificate takes approximately 32 hours to complete. 

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Customer Service - This program covers various classes for potential customer service representatives and takes approximately 30 hours to complete. 

Medical Transcription - This online program will provide students with a working knowledge of medical terminology as well as proficiency in the transcription of medical reports. It will take approximately 240 hours to complete. 

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Accounting Assistant - This certificate covers different courses to prepare a student to become an accounting assistant. It takes approximately 25 hours to complete. 

Home Care Aide - Home Care Aides provide in-home care services to the elderly, families with children, chronically ill patients, convalescents and those who are handicapped. This course takes approximately 75 hours to complete. 

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Food Service/Dietary Manager - Foodservice Supervisors are charged with balancing menu variety while appealing to client preferences and managing cost/profit objectives. They purchase the goods, equipment, and services used in the foodservice department. They also hire, motivate, train, and supervise the dietary employees. This course takes approximately 113 hours to complete.

Nurse Aide - The Certified Nurse Aide Program will prepare you to provide direct patient care in a variety of acute care and long-term care nursing facilities. This course takes approximately 75 hours to complete and graduates must take a test to become certified. 

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Pharmacy Tech - This nationally recognized program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting. The objective of the PT course is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This program takes approximately 240 hours to complete. 

For information contact Chris Banker
563-441-4367