Workforce, Economic, and Community Development (WECD)
Workforce, Economic, and Community Development division of P&HCC aligns education and economic development to extend workforce development courses and programs to the community, including custom designed training for employers. Courses and programs are offered to serve business and industry and individuals seeking pre-employment and skills development, or career training and credentialing, as well as lifelong learners looking for engaging ways to enrich their lives. Continuing education may be in the form of credit or career credit courses, online courses, or other formats such as workshops, assessments, or on-the-job training.
The division offers programs and courses that are requested within the college’s service region. View schedule of classes and register online at https://ph.augusoft.net. Anyone who has a request for a course not listed in this catalog should email wecd@patrickhenry.edu or call (276) 656-0260.
Mission Statement
Workforce, Economic, and Community Development is committed to plan, promote and provide quality custom designed training and alternate learning opportunities for anyone, at any place, at any time to support improved quality of life and a vibrant community.
Business and Entrepreneurship
WECD provides oversight of operations off-campus at the Thomas P. Dalton IDEA (Innovate, Design, Engineer, Accelerate) Center. Citing a desire to see the college maintain a presence in uptown Martinsville, the family of Mr. Thomas P. Dalton, through their generous donation, made it possible for P&HCC Real Estate Foundation to purchase the building which bears his name. The IDEA Center is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on product and technology development. The college’s Fabrication Laboratory, a technology accelerator, is also housed at the IDEA Center.
Big IDEA Challenge
Hosted by the Thomas P. Dalton IDEA Center annually, this 30-day challenge gives entrepreneurs, individuals, and teams the opportunity to draft and build a prototype of their business, product, or technology into reality for a chance to win a prize package.
Fabrication Laboratory
The Fabrication Laboratory, housed at the Thomas P. Dalton IDEA Center, offers individuals and companies opportunities for digital fabrication in ways that are not practical or economical using mass production. Equipment in the Fab Lab includes a 3D printer, 3D scanner, laser engraver, vinyl cutter, CNC router, plasma cutter, mini-mill, vacuum former, injection molder, and welder. The Fab Lab provides courses and training to students, businesses, and entrepreneurs (see course listings).
Fab Lab Membership
Upon successful completion of a training class, entrepreneurs may choose to become a member of the Fab Lab. Members enjoy exclusive unlimited access to the equipment for a monthly fee.
Startup and Grow MHC
Startup and Grow Martinsville-Henry County, held at the Thomas P. Dalton IDEA Center, are entrepreneurial mentoring programs with intensive eight-week and four-week entrepreneurial boot camps, respectively, for startup and growing companies. Startup MHC is geared toward entrepreneurs who plan to start or have recently opened a business, while Grow MHC is for the more seasoned business owner who is ready to take a business to the next level. The application process is competitive and applicants must agree to the program guidelines. The Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG) partners with P&HCC to deliver the entrepreneurial boot camp sessions as well as Longwood’s Small Business Development Center, SCORE and the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation and staff from the City and County, local entrepreneurs and business experts.
Verizon Innovative Learning Camp
P&HCC and Verizon are preparing the next generation for a future filled with opportunities. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program was launched to give middle school girls access to a better future. Developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship, this engaging, hands-on program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
Employer Services
WECD serves regional employers by providing training solutions to develop and sustain a qualified workforce, in support of economic development and community enrichment.
Custom Designed Training
Business organizations are often confronted with a wide range of employee training needs that are highly unique to them. WECD staff can design, develop, and customize training and delivery approaches that align with these distinct needs, scheduling demands, and budgetary circumstances. Through organizational consulting, a thorough assessment of an organization’s needs is conducted using various resources such as assessments, facilitated focus groups, and job profiling.
Professional workforce training staff partners with clients to:
- Identify the needs that impact business processes.
- Develop solutions that fit the company needs and culture.
- Deliver training or consulting services that provide a return on investment.
Benefits to Business and Industry:
- Courses can be delivered to meet the dynamic needs of client scheduling demands.
- Courses can be tailored as academic credit or career credit.
- Courses can be offered on-campus or on-site.
Examples of Custom-Designed Training:
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC Technician
- Industry-Specific Skills
- Leadership Foundations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Supervision and Manager Training
- Teamwork Skills
Job Skills Assessments
WECD staff partners with the following assessment providers to help area employers and new employers coming to the area with assessing workforce needs and incumbent worker skills. Assessing candidates at the early stages of the hiring process ensures that employers save interviewing time and effort, and identifies the strongest candidates. For current staff, assessments can be the key to putting employees into a position in which they can be successful, based on their current skill and competencies. Assessments can also provide the very best employees with an achievable career pathway for them to grow into an even more valuable employee.
ACT WorkKeys
WorkKeys is a national job skills assessment system, measuring “real-world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. This system enables educators to identify gaps between student skills and employer needs, which will, in turn, improve students’ success in entry-level and subsequent jobs. WorkKeys enables businesses to reduce turnover, overtime, and waste while increasing morale through effective selection decisions and training processes. As a WorkKeys service scoring center, WECD handles testing and scoring.
Skill areas include the following:
- Applied Math
- Applied Technology
- Business Writing
- Graphic Literacy
- Workplace Documents
Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (BMCT)
BMCT is a widely used and extensively validated assessment of mechanical aptitude. For more than 60 years, this instrument has helped organizations select the best candidates for mechanical, repair, and industrial occupations. The BMCT can help identify candidates with good spatial perception and mechanical reasoning abilities, as well as with an aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks.
DiSC®
DiSC is a personality assessment tool used to improve teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace. The DiSC personality system is the universal language of behavior. Research has shown that behavioral characteristics can be grouped together in four major divisions called personality styles. People with similar styles tend to exhibit specific behavioral characteristics common to that style. All people share these four styles in varying degrees of intensity. The acronym DiSC stands for the four personality styles represented by the letters: D (Dominance); I (Influence); S (Steadiness); C (Conscientiousness).
Everything DiSC assessments are used in thousands of organizations around the world, from sprawling government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and small businesses. The reason is simple: Everything DiSC® profiles help build stronger, more effective working relationships. Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™ creates a more emotionally intelligent, agile workforce. Globalization, new technologies, growing workplace diversity, and relentless competition are requiring companies to adapt and change more quickly than ever. That’s where organizational agility comes in-a skill requiring EQ or emotional intelligence. By combining the personalized insights of DiSC with active emotional intelligence, Everything DiSC Agile EQ teaches participants to read the emotional and interpersonal requirements of a situation and respond quickly and appropriately.
Total Testing
As a leading provider of web-based skills testing, Total Testing offers hundreds of skill assessments in a wide range of areas, such as MS Office Suite, Clerical, Accounting, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Human Resources, Medical, Industrial, and more. Perfect for businesses of any size, looking to test hundreds of prospects or just one, Total Testing offer employers customization in pre- employment testing and employee development.
Wonderlic
Wonderlic provides employee assessments for each phase of the hiring process. Employment tests include job-specific screening questionnaires, cognitive ability tests, personality tests, skills tests and surveys. Used individually, these employee assessments provide valuable enhancements to an existing employee selection process. Combined, they efficiently gather relevant information and provide a comprehensive “whole person” view of candidate qualifications for efficient, objective employee selection.
Pre-Employment Training
Pre-employment training is a proven method to identify the best applicants in the community and train potential employees on key elements of the job. The pre-employment training program includes assessment of applicants on skill areas specific to the needs of the employer and development of a customized, generally short-term training class.
Sample Pre-Employment Format:
- Company Orientation and Expectations
- Company-Specific Training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job-Specific Skill Assessments
- Quality Assurance Training
Training Facilities
To help area industries with training and rapid start-up for new businesses, the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Complex (MET) houses a 73’x104’x23’ Workforce Flex Space, training facilities, and a large conference room. The facilities may be used to train on company-specific equipment or to provide customized training on P&HCC equipment sets.
Professional Development
WECD offers the following professional development courses and programs. These are specialized offerings designed to provide the educational needs of the lifelong learners in the community. Although no college credit will be awarded for these programs, students may earn continuing education units (CEU’s) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE). Certificates of completion are awarded for each successfully completed course listing for continuing education documentation purposes.
Computers and Technology
Certification Prep
Microsoft Office Training
These hands-on courses introduce practical techniques that students can use right away to gain needed job skills and enhance workflow.
Construction and Trades
These courses are intended for meeting the requirements for pre-licensure and/or continuing education.
Customer Service
Effective customer service is crucial for organizations across all industries and sectors, public and private. The following workshops provide vital skills to enhance customer service practice.
Management and Leadership
Administrative Professionals Day Event
This special event is offered annually to give employers an opportunity to show their appreciation to valuable employees on their special day. Participants can expect to receive professional development as well as gain an opportunity to network with peers and enjoy a catered lunch. A motivational keynote message is presented, along with two concurrent sessions. The highlight of the event includes raffled door prizes.
In recognition of Business Appreciation month, P&HCC partners with Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Soular Development to deliver a series of classes for business leaders. Join us each week during the month of May as a different speaker shares valuable resources for developing your leadership skills.
Topics include:
- Transformational Leadership: The Great Resignation is Your Greatest Opportunity
- Kotter’s Theory of Organizational Change Management
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility is Work, but it is Worth It!
- What Great Bosses Know and Do
Leadership Academy
Become a more effective leader with these professional development courses:
Training Partner
WECD partners with Development Dimensions International, Inc. (DDI), a global leadership consulting firm that helps develop exceptional leaders. WECD staff are highly trained, DDI-certified facilitators, prepared to offer professional development courses that are focused on delivering measurable change in your leaders.
Workplace Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training courses help supervisors and workers reduce the risk of workplace hazards.
Workforce Training Programs
WECD offers a range of intensive, short-term training programs based on the needs of local employers. Most programs take between 6 and 12 weeks to complete and may lead to an industry credential. Although no college credit will be awarded for these programs, students are awarded a certificate of completion for each successfully completed course listing for continuing education documentation purposes.
Health Care Careers
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Length: 102 Course Hours
Purpose: This program prepares students for a rewarding and meaningful career as a Certified Billing & Coding Specialist. Billing and coding specialists keep the healthcare industry moving efficiently, making them critical and in-demand members of healthcare teams.
Billing and coding specialists may perform some or all of the following tasks:
- Gather/review essential patient information
- Verify required documentation before patient information is released
- Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing
- Support coding and billing process
- Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Submit claims for reimbursement
- Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement
Employment Objective: Billing & coding specialists have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. The skills learned through medical coding certification are essential to hospitals, physicians offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities and even insurance companies and consulting firms.
Potential Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Exam.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to properly code for illnesses, procedures, and other common medical needs in accordance with insurance standards.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook and coding manuals, NHA online prep package and exam registration fee, as well as a $50 credential attainment incentive.
Program Requirements
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Length: 140 Course Hours
Purpose: This program is designed to prepare medical assistant students for certification and to perform patient clinical skills in a variety of medical settings.
Employment Objective: Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Potential Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Heatlhcareer’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Getting certified as a medical assistant can enhance your salary, make you more competitive, and build your skill set. Many employers look for candidates with credentials because it provides tangible proof of skills and knowledge.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will understand the medical assistant’s role in patient-centered care in a variety of medical settings.
- Students will demonstrate skillful delivery of patient care in a variety of medical settings.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbooks and NHA online prep package and exam registration fee, as well as a $50 credential attainment incentive.
Program Requirements
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Length: 162 Course Hours
Purpose: This program combines instruction and hands-on training to prepare students to enter the workforce at a much faster pace. This program is designed to prepare students for entry level practice in the health care field in the area of patient care.
Employment Objective: Students who successfully complete the appropriate courses may be eligible for employment in hospitals, skilled/residential nursing facilities, home care, physician offices, or other health related facilities.
Potential Certification: Upon successful completion of the nurse aide courses, student will be eligible to apply to take the certification test for Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia. After successful completion of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course, student will receive American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate skillful delivery of patient care at the nurse aide level of preparation.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of all required instructional materials and program supplies, to include CNA and Basic Life Support (BLS) textbooks and workbooks, medical supplies, and clinical kit with stethoscope and manual blood pressure cuff; clinical site requirements, to include uniform/scrubs, face masks and face shield, TB test fee, criminal/background testing and drug test fee; as well as CPR and Job Readiness training, BLS and CNA credentialing exam fees, and a $50 credential attainment incentive.
Program Requirements
Clinical Agency Requirements: Students must undergo mandatory drug screening and criminal background check; a negative drug screen and criminal background check are required to be eligible to participate in the clinical learning experience. Students must wear an N95 face mask and face shield while on site. Students must also provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Weekly COVID testing, provided by the clinical agency, may also be required. If the student is not willing or able to meet these guidelines, the student should not enroll in the certified nurse aide program as P&HCC would have no way to meet their educational needs for completion of the program.
Physical Requirements
The minimal functional requirements for all entering nurse aide students include:
- Sufficient eye-hand coordination and manual and finger dexterity to provide direct patient care and to manipulate and operate equipment in the delivery of patient care.
- Sufficient ability to fully observe patients/patient conditions and provide patient care, read patient health information, and observe and manipulate equipment, including in dimly lit environments.
- Sufficient hearing to communicate with patients and healthcare team members, including ability to recognize and report changes.
- Satisfactory communication skills, to include competence in reading, writing and speaking in English, in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to allow for accurate recording and reporting of patient information.
- Ability to perform patient care activities that require full range of motion including handling, lifting, or moving patients and/or equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to successfully perform all required duties and responsibilities in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings in stressful situations or conditions.
- Ability to participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings during irregular hours (day/evening/night shifts, weekends, more than 8 hours at a time).
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Length: 126 Course Hours
Purpose: This program prepares students to serve a vital role in the healthcare industry as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). Hospitals, laboratories, and blood donor centers have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Most seek, and many require, a professional certification. With a CPT certification, you will have the credential you need to set yourself apart from other applicants as you embark on a rewarding healthcare career.
Some tasks phlebotomy technicians may perform:
- Draw blood from patients and blood donors
- Evaluate patients’ ability to withstand procedure
- Explain blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions
- Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels
- Prepare blood, urine and other specimens for testing
- Verify patient / donor identity
- Maintain medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vitals
Employment Objective: Phlebotomy technicians work in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, private home care, medical labs, blood donation centers, research institutes, and insurance companies.
Potential Certifications: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam. As reported by NHA, 93% of employers require or encourage certification for phlebotomy technicians. Upon successful completion of CPR Training, students will be awarded a certification card.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipuncture competently and safely.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, NHA online prep package and exam registration fee, as well as a $50 credential attainment incentive.
Program Requirements
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Length: 117 Course Hours
Purpose: CPC students will understand the fundamentals of medical coding. This program is designed to prepare students to assign diagnoses, procedures, and medical codes for an array of clinical services and cases.
Employment Objective: This program provides an education in physician-based coding, which is used in the majority of healthcare environments-medical offices, walk-in clinics, telehealth groups, labs. Students will learn the proper use of CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM codes as they apply to these healthcare settings.
Potential Certifications: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam. The Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential demonstrates expertise in coding medical services and procedures performed by physicians. This includes coding patient symptoms and diagnoses, as well as diagnostic tests.
Program Learning Outcomes: With course completion, students should be proficient at coding a wide variety of patient services.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, AAPC online exam registration fee, as well as a $50 credential attainment incentive.
Program Requirements:
Industrial and Skilled Trades
Automation and Robotics
This program provides an introduction to industrial robotics and explains how they are used in automated systems. Students are co-enrolled in Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1: Industry 4.0 Fundamentals and Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Level 1, offering an opportunity to earn two industry-recognized credentials.
Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems in order to successfully work in a variety of construction activities.
Carpenters typically do the following:
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
- Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials
- Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
- Erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
- Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers
Potential Certification: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certifications are available to students who successfully complete the NCCER curriculum. NCCER credentialing program curriculum is set up in a module format. As students complete a module, an end-of-module exam is given by the instructor. Upon successful completion of all modules in a given level, students receive a certificate and wallet card. Earning an NCCER certification is important because it shows employers that you have the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the construction industry.
Certified Production Technician
This program was designed to align with Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician Program and to help individuals enhance their core knowledge and skills for production work, from entry-level to front-line supervisory level. This program is ideal for individuals with limited to no prior knowledge of manufacturing to begin a career pathway in the high skill, high wage, in demand manufacturing industry.
Students will earn the MSSC credential in CPT 4.0 with successful completion of the following individual production technician certificate assessments:
Core - Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
Length: 70 Course Hours
Purpose: NCCER Core curriculum is designed as a rigorous, competency-based, industry-recognized program for career and technical education. After completing the core curriculum, you can pursue an advanced training program in a specialty area like carpentry, heavy equipment operator, HVAC technician, or plumbing.
Employment Objective: This program provides trainees with basic safety and other necessary knowledge and skills to perform in an introductory capacity on construction project sites.
Potential Certification: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certifications are available to students who successfully complete the NCCER curriculum. NCCER credentialing program curriculum is set up in a module format. As students complete a module, an end-of-module exam is given by the instructor. Upon successful completion of all modules in the Core curriculum, students will receive a certificate and wallet card. Earning an NCCER certification is important because it shows employers that you have the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the construction industry.
Program Learning Outcomes: Trainees will be able to:
- Identify and follow safe work practices and procedures as well as how to properly inspect and use safety equipment.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as how to convert decimals, fractions, and percentages.
- Identify and take care of basic hand tools
- Safely use and properly maintain a variety of power tools
- Interpret construction drawings, recognize classifications of drawings, and use drawing dimensions.
- Perform basic inspection techniques, hitch configurations, and load-handling safety practices, as well as use American National Standards Institute hand signals.
- Interpret information in written and verbal form and communicate effectively using written and verbal skills, as well as using electronic communication devices.
- Effectively use critical thinking, computer, and relationship skills in the construction industry.
- Properly handle materials and move them around the job site, as well as choose the appropriate materials-handling equipment, recognize hazards, and follow materials-handling safety procedures.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook and supplies.
Program Requirements
Under the supervision of the line worker, a groundsworker performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and transmission lines and equipment. Groundsworker training is the first step towards a career as an Electrical Line Worker. High School Diploma or GED not required.
Potential Certifications: OSHA 10 T&D, Basic Work Zone, Flagging, and CPR/First Aid. Preparation for the CDL Class A learners permit also included.
Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program (FI4.0CP) Levels 1-2
Length:
- Level 1 - 52.5 Course Hours
- Level 2 - 101.5 Course Hours
Purpose: FI4.0CP is a comprehensive certification program developed by industry experts and educators that ensures students have qualifying skills upon graduation, including soft skills such as effective communication, managing others and critical thinking.
Potential Certifications: Students will earn the following credentials upon successful completion of each level.
Level 1 Certifications | Fundamentals
Level 2 Certifications | Applied
Employment Objective:
FI4.0CP Level 1
- Electromechanical Technician
- Production Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
FI4.0CP Level 2
- Mechatronics Technician
- Automation Technician
- Applications Engineer
Program Learning Outcomes:
Level 1 Certifications l Fundamentals. NC3 certified students in Level 1 are well-rounded machine operators/technicians, with responsibility for efficient operation of the equipment. They ensure the system is running at maximum capacity with an understanding of the role of each component and device. They can identify malfunctions and make minor repairs.
Level 2 Certifications l Applied. NC3 certified students through Level 2 are skilled technicians able to assess and analyze the system as a whole. They can manage, investigate, repair and troubleshoot I4.0 systems to maximize operation and process control. They understand how individual components interact with each other to make the whole system run efficiently.
Supplies and Fees: There are no supplies or fees associated with these programs.
Program Requirements
The increasing development of HVAC (heating and air-conditioning systems) technology causes employers to recognize the importance of continuous education and keeping up to speed with the latest equipment and skills. Hence, technical school training or apprenticeship programs often provide an advantage and a higher qualification for employment. NCCER’s HVAC program, levels 1-4, has been designed by highly qualified subject matter experts with this in mind. Becoming an HVAC certified technician demonstrates your knowledge for delivering service competently and skillfully. The four levels of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized training presents theoretical and practical skills essential to the success of an HVAC installer or technician.
Potential Certification: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certifications are available to students who successfully complete the NCCER curriculum. NCCER credentialing program curriculum is set up in a module format. As students complete a module, an end-of-module exam is given by the instructor. Upon successful completion of all modules in a given level, students receive a certificate and wallet card. Earning an NCCER certification is important because it shows employers that you have the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the construction industry.
Plumbers install, maintain, and repair the water, waste disposal, drainage and gas systems in homes, commercial, and industrial buildings. Plumbers also install plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, showers, sinks, and toilets) and appliances such as dishwashers, waste disposers, and water heaters. This program is designed to prepare Plumbing students for entry level positions and advancement in this growing industry. NCCER’s four-level curriculum covers topics such as Plumbing Tools, Types of Valves, and Potable Water Treatment. NCCER’s assessments are based upon the NCCER Curriculum and have been developed in conjunction with subject matter experts from the industry.
Potential Certification: National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) certifications are available to students who successfully complete the NCCER curriculum. NCCER credentialing program curriculum is set up in a module format. As students complete a module, an end-of-module exam is given by the instructor. Upon successful completion of all modules in a given level, students receive a certificate and wallet card. Earning an NCCER certification is important because it shows employers that you have the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the construction industry.
Automated systems are becoming more complex and pervasive, and an increased knowledge is required to design, operate, and maintain them than ever before. Complex mechatronic systems are the nexus of mechanical, electrical, and computerized technologies. There is a growing need for qualified people at all levels of an organization with knowledge of integrated mechatronic systems. Siemens, a world leader in mechatronic engineering, has responded to this need by creating an industry certification program. The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) is a comprehensive industry skills certification in mechatronic systems. Offered together with partner schools worldwide the SMSCP is divided into three exam-based levels. Each level is directly tied to a job profile that clearly defines the on-the-job competencies of certified personnel. A Siemens certification is world-class technical training.
Potential Certification: The SMSCP is divided into three exam-based levels. Each level is directly tied to a job profile that clearly defines the on-the-job competencies of certified personnel. Siemen’s Certification is earned upon successful completion of each level.
- Level 1: Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant. Emphasis is placed on efficiently operating complex mechatronic systems, troubleshooting, and forseeing problems.
- Level 2: Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Associate. The focus is on systems management, investigation and repair, and troubleshooting.
- Level 3: Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Professional. Applying technical knowledge with customer requirements, system design, and project management.
Transportation
Commercial Driver’s License: Class A Truck Driver Training
Length: 160 Course Hours
Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as tractor-trailer drivers who transport goods from one location to another.
Employment Objective: Truck driving is a large industry with great opportunity. As a truck driver, you can choose from a variety of specialties within the occupation. You might work as a local pick-up or delivery driver, and follow the same routes to and from distributing centers and businesses in one regional area. You could work as a long-haul or heavy truck driver and carry goods and products across city and state lines.
Potential Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the CDL Class A License exam.
Curriculum Requirements: Students must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License, obtain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate by passing a DOT Physical, apply for and pass a Class A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) at your local DMV office, and obtain a DOT drug screen with negative results prior to the start of the program. Students must also obtain a copy of your driving record from DMV for the last 5 years.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate proper, safe operation of tractor trailers.
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of DOT physical and drug screen, as well as a $50 credential attainment incentive. Class A commercial learner’s permit is the responsibility of the student.
Program Requirements
Veterinary
This program prepare students to assist a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician in their daily tasks and to maintain an efficient front office.
Job Certifications
WECD partners with the following credentialing agencies to offer certification exams to students conveniently on campus (may be related to specific workforce training program). These industry-recognized credentials signify to employers that employees are fully qualified for the job.
ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®)
Participants are awarded a National Career Readiness Certificate by ACT WorkKeys upon successful completion of the following three assessments: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents - the three skills that most jobs require. NCRC is awarded at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, validating to employers anywhere in the U.S. that an individual has met or exceeded the necessary foundational workplace skills.
Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC)
The MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 certification demonstrates to employers that the credential holder has obtained mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the entry-level to front-line supervisor. The goal of the CPT 4.0 certification is to raise the level of performance of production technicians to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. The nationwide MSSC System is a nationally recognized certificate that is based on industry-defined and federally endorsed national standards.
Participants are awarded a MSSC CPT certificate upon successful completion of the following individual five assessments:
- Safety
- Quality Practices & Measurement
- Manufacturing Processes & Production
- Maintenance Awareness
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
An NCCER certification is one of the most prominent tools that the construction industry uses to verify the credentials of its workers. For students who aspire to make a career in construction and gain industry-recognized credentials, an NCCER certification is the perfect option.
- Core - Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
- Carpentry
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC
- Plumber
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC-3)
An NC3 FESTO Industry 4.0 Level 1: Fundamentals certification demonstrates to employers that the credential holder is a well-rounded machine operator/technician, with responsibility for efficient operation of equipment. An NC3 FESTO Industry 4.0 Level 2: Applied certification demonstrates to employers that the credential holder is a skilled technician able to assess and analyze the system as a whole.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Participants are awarded the NHA Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification upon successful completion of the assessment. Whether a student going through an allied health program or an individual already employed in the field, being certified demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to your chosen field.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
A NIMS Machining credential clearly demonstrates that the credential holder met the industry benchmark for that occupational competency. This provides individuals with a competitive edge while job hunting, while the demonstration of skills can equate to a promotion or raise for incumbent workers. Plus, individuals can amass national, industry-recognized skills validations while completing a formalized training program.
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Participants can earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the National Restaurant Assocation, upon successful completion of the assessment.
Siemens
Students can earn a comprehensive industry skills certification in mechatronic systems upon successful completion of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) assessment.
Workforce Funding Assistance
WECD offers tuition assistance opportunities to students seeking workforce credentials. Click here to learn more and apply.
Funding Sources:
FastForward Workforce Credentials Grant (WCG)
Provides an opportunity for any Virginian to prepare for high-demand careers and earn an industry-recognized credential. FastForward Workforce Credential Grant (WCG) pays 2/3 of the cost of tuition: You pay 1/3 of tuition upon enrollment; the Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 upon successful completion of the class; the final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn the credential.
Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead (G3)
Provides an opportunity for any Virginian to prepare for high-demand careers and earn an industry-recognized credential.
Financial Aid for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credentials (FANTIC) Grant
Provides need-based tuition assistance for eligible students enrolled in a workforce training program leading to an industry credential or licensure.
Road to Success in Virginia (RSVP) Grant
This initiative is committed to serving the TANF population and families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. This grant opportunity prepares eligible students for employment leading to self-sufficiency and independence from temporary benefits. The program serves as an entry point into Construction and Healthcare career pathways for low-income, low-skilled students. The program design includes financial literacy, moral reconation therapy, integrated training and education (IET) and numerous assessments to ensure student success. RSVP students may also be eligible for supportive services, paid work experiences, and tuition assistance while completing a short-term FastForward training program.
Training, Assessment, Retention and Employment (TARE) Grant
Provides financial assistance for students who are already receiving Virginia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW). Students who are already receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may be eligible for the SNAP Employment and Training Grant.
Virginia Ready
Provides registered VA Ready Scholars a $1,000 Credential Achievement Award upon obtaining the final credential in selected training programs in the following sectors: computer and cyber, healthcare and manufacturing/skilled trades. You must apply prior to or within five (5) calendar days of the class start date. Apply to become a Virginia Ready Scholar!
Eligible Workforce Training Programs:
- Carpentry, Levels 1 - 4
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Certified Production Technician (CPT)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Cisco Certified Entry Network Associate (CCENT)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training
- Core-Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
- Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1: Fundamentals
- HVAC, Levels 1 - 4
- Machining Level 1
- Plumbing, Levels 1 - 4
- Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Level 1
- Work Zone Flagger
Personal Enrichment
WECD serves the community by helping them explore leisure opportunities through a variety of special interest classes that are designed for personal enrichment, improving or learning a new skill, or just plain fun.
Digital Photography
Motorcycle
The following courses are provided to teach riders of all skill levels the basic fundamentals needed to safely operate a motorcycle.
Virtual Continuing Education
WECD offers a wide range of open enrollment online career credit courses and programs to meet the needs of our students.
Computer Applications
P&HCC partners with Education to Go (ed2go) to offer a wide selection of computer application classes. Several versions of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint are available. To learn more, visit: www.ed2go.com/patrickhenry.
Green/Renewable Energy
P&HCC, in association with ProTrain Online, offers twenty-two programs specializing in home and commercial energy auditing and weatherization, LEED certification, and renewable energy training. To learn more visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org/.
Health Care Careers
P&HCC, in partnership with Education to Go (ed2go) career training and Health Ed Today, offers online programs designed to provide the skills necessary to excel in a professional healthcare environment. These courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Additionally, these programs include access to an online community with interactive content and robust student services. Certain programs include clinical externships and most programs lead to certifications. To learn more, visit: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/phcc/ or www.healthedtoday.com/patrickhenry.
Programs Available:
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Dental Assisting
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing and Coding
- And many more!
Industrial and Skilled Trades
P&HCC partners with ProTrain Online to offer the following industrial and skilled trade courses. To learn more, visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org/.
- HazWoper 24-Hour Moderate Risk
- OSHACampus - 30 Hour Construction Industry Training w/Study Guide
Information Technology Training
P&HCC, in partnership with Education to Go career training, offers online certification programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many IT occupations. These programs are designed by a team of IT professionals, who provide an effective web-based learning experience. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Certification Training are among the many programs available. To learn more, visit: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/phcc/.
P&HCC also partners with ProTrain Online to offer certification in various A+ Network Security programs, CISCO, CompTia, and Sun Certified JAVA. Courses are also offered in Microsoft Certified Tech Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), and SQL Server, to name a few. To learn more visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org/.
Management and Leadership
P&HCC, in partnership with ProTrain Online, offers self-paced, online programs for in-demand job skills. To learn more, visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org/.
Courses Available:
- Business Writing
- Human Resources
- HRCI / PHR Certification
- Six Sigma
Occupational Spanish
P&HCC, in partnership with ProTrain Online, offers Spanish for Banking, Spanish for Law Enforcement, Spanish for Health Care, Spanish for Food Service, Spanish for EMTs and Paramedics, plus many more. To learn more, visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org.
Project Management
P&HCC’s partner, Education to Go (ed2go), is a global Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI). Online courses provide essential information to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). To learn more, visit: www.ed2go.com/patrickhenry.
Service Careers
P&HCC and ProTrain Online offer training for the aspiring entrepreneur. To learn more, visit: http://PHCC.theknowledgebase.org/.
Courses Available:
- Event Planning Professional
- Florist / Floral Design Entrepreneur
- Interior Decorating / Design Entrepreneur
- Wedding Consultant Entrepreneur
- And many more!
Career Credit Course Descriptions
Action Photography. Certified Professional Photographer Rick Dawson will show you how to capture the action. Whether you are shooting pictures of the big game or your kids playing in the back yard, learn the skills and techniques for capturing a great action shot.
Adding Color to the Background. Students will learn how different backgrounds can affect a finished photograph. Using their own camera, students will learn to add different background colors to see how the emotional tone can be changed by just changing the colors. In this class, students will also use different light sources to see how it alters their images.
Business Appreciation Month Series. In recognition of Business Appreciation month, P&HCC partners with the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Soular Development to deliver the following series of classes for business leaders. Join us each week during the month of May as a different speaker shares valuable resources for developing your leadership skills. This series allows you to enroll in all four (4) sessions at a discount, or you may choose only those that are relevant to you.
- Week 1: Transformational Leadership. The Great Resignation is Your Greatest Opportunity. Transformational leadership is a leadership style that can inspire positive changes in those who follow. Transformational leaders are generally energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders concerned and involved in the process, they are focused on helping every member of the group succeed as well. Join this class to learn how the principles of this style of leadership may help you lead your organization to successful outcomes.
- Week 2: Kotter’s Theory of Organizational Change Management. The 8-Step Process for Leading Change was cultivated from over four decades of Dr. Kotter’s observations of countless leaders and organizations as they were trying to transform or execute their strategies. He identified and extracted the success factors and combined them into a methodology - 8-Step Process for Leading Change. This course will provide tools to lead change, a deeper introduction to Kotter’s change principles, concrete examples of the change implementation and results, and ideas to get started driving change at your organization. Kotter helps organizations mobilize their people to achieve unimaginable results at unprecedented speed yielding quantitative and qualitative results quickly in areas ranging from cost efficiencies, innovation, growth, culture, to digital transformation - opportunities that inherently demand change, despite what can seem like impenetrable barriers.
- Week 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility is work, but it is Worth It. This DEIA workshop will help participants understand: 1. What all the fuss is about, 2. Why time, effort, and resources must be invested into DEIA, and 3. What is at stake if DEIA is not made to be a priority.
- Week 4: What Great Bosses Know and Do. Using the fundamentals of well-known author Ken Blanchard, the class will discuss the 10 secrets of what great leaders know and do.
Carpentry Level 1. This 9-module program is first level of NCCER’s four-level curriculum and covers content such as: Orientation to the Trade; Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives; Hand and Power Tools; Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout; Floor Systems; Wall Systems; Ceiling Joist and Roof framing; Basic Stair Layout; Introduction to Building Envelope Systems.
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS). This program prepares students with the skills needed to become a medical billing and coding specialist. Students learn to process patient data for the proper assignment of ICD-10 coding and to prepare and process health insurance claims for reimbursement. Topics covered include: how to monitor patient information, verify required documentation for release of medical information, as well as legal and regulatory factors involved in health care reimbursement and release of health care information. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. Medical assistants are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient experience. As a CCMA you may perform some or all of the following tasks: interview and educate patients; measure and record vital signs; prepare exam rooms; clean and sterilize medical equipment; administer injections, as well as topical or oral medications; perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing; assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgery; perform electrocardiograms; and obtain laboratory specimens for testing. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED. Corequisite: CPR Training / Certification.
Certified Professional Coder. The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10- CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This program is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding and strongly recommended for anyone preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination. Prerequisites: Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy (or AAPC courses) strongly recommended.
CISCO Certified Essentials Network Technician, Part 1. In preparation for the CCENT certification, this course provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router configuration.
CISCO Certified Essentials Network Technician, Part 2. In preparation for the CCENT certification, this course provides problem solving experience to supplement instruction in Introductory Routing - Cisco.
Coaching: Move People Forward. The need to coach can happen at any time. In these moments, wouldn’t it be great to have a go-to approach for coming alongside people and helping them reach their goals? Move People Forward shows leaders how to flex their approach to meet the unique needs of the people they’re coaching, right where they are, and guide them in successfully achieving a goal. To have this kind of positive impact takes a trusting relationship, and that means coaches must have a better understanding of the other person and themselves. Through self-insight tools, leaders explore their mindset toward others’ potential to grow and change as well as their own willingness to open up and disclose. They learn how to use simple, memorable coaching techniques that involve asking provocative questions, connecting at a human level, and energizing people into action. Through either a choose-your-own video scenario or a describe-your-own situation, leaders practice the coaching techniques along with communication skills in real-time conversations that prepare them for any type of coaching moment.
Combatting Leadership Stress. Many leaders have been juggling the challenges of the pandemic along with daily responsibilities effortlessly. Seasons leaders and those assigned to new leadership roles are invited to learn strategies to help combat leadership stress.
Commercial Driver’s License: Class A Truck Driver Training. This program teaches students to inspect and operate tractor trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. P&HCC has partnered with Ancora Training to offer students CDL training courses. Ancora Training provides the optimal balance between classroom learning and on the road training to better prepare students for the CDL exam. Class sizes are small and Ancora’s experienced instructors can give students insight on what it’s like to be a truck driver. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations, trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, hours of service, and accident prevention.
Communication: Connect through Conversations. Much of a leader’s work is accomplished through daily conversations with team members and others. These interactions, especially the tough ones, often involve intensely personal feelings (on both sides) that have an impact on the practical outcome of the conversation and the personal connection between the leader and the person. The leader’s level of emotional intelligence-the ability to manage oneself and one’s relationships-is a critical factor in the success of these tough conversations. Learners recognize that they can enhance their emotional intelligence by balancing “heart” and “head” in their tough conversations. They can address the heart by considering and responding to others’ feelings; they can engage the head by guiding conversations toward the desired business outcomes. Through high-energy activities, videos, and discussions, leaders learn flexible communication skills that will help them balance heart and head in all types of conversations, whether communicating face to face, by phone, or remotely.
Communication Skills for Managers. Communication skills are critical to personal interactions. Join us as we share best practices that may result in more engaged and productive employees. The strategies discussed are applicable for entry level, mid-level and seasoned managers and supervisors. Plan to put these tips to practice before the end of the workshop as this interactive course will require your participation.
Continuing Education for Tradesman. Journeyman, Master Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC technicians, and Gas Fitters are required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade as part of the licensing process. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and Electricians must take three hours of continuing education in their field. Gas Fitters must take one hour (intended for Journeyman and Master Gas Fitters, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fitters, and Natural Gas Fitters). The continuing education must be completed prior to the expiration date on the license. Tradesman license renewal courses cover new definitions, code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, general use and special equipment included in the respective codes.
Contractor Business Licensing. This course prepares participants for pre-licensure. It is intended for first-time applicants for a Class C, B, or A license and changing a business type. This course is designed to provide a basic look at the Statutes and Regulations that govern contractor licensing in Virginia, to include a review of the different types of licenses available and the qualifications for each: Standards of Practice, Prohibited Acts and How to Avoid Violations of the Regulations.
Core-Introduction to Basic Construction Skills. The NCCER certification core curriculum covers basic safety, rigging and communication skills. It also offers an introduction to construction drawings, construction math, hand tools and power tools. This provides individuals with the basic skills needed to continue their education in a specific craft area.
CPR Training / Certification. This course provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness.
Customer Service: Rev Up Your Engines. Customer service is so critical to a business. In this class we Rev up our Engines, and refresh our skills in how we treat our guests, ensuring they have the best possible experience at our local hotels or restaurants, so that they will return when they’re in town and recommend it on all their social media and to their families as well. This class will recharge your battery and prepare you to navigate through the caution flag and deliver stellar service!
Customer Service: The Fish! Philosophy. Whether you are on the front lines or leading the organization, the FISH! Philosophy has something to offer you! Educators, government, hospitality, or industry - this class can help your organization strengthen teamwork, employee retention, customer service, and morale. The FISH! Philosophy taps into the passion, energy and creativity that is already inside each of us. When people choose to bring their best to work, it leads to lasting excellence.
Customer Service for Managers. Management’s role is to model the practices that are exemplary for the front line staff. Participants will learn how to define customer service and identify customers. The workshop will also cover the importance of first impressions and perceptions, communication, and dealing with difficult people.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum. During this unique learning experience, participants will engage in healthy dialogue in this facilitated discussion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and take away knowledge and solutions to use in interactions with others. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover your own biases using the Harvard Implicit Association Test. Gain insights from each other about lived experiences when our actions may have resulted in uncomfortable, offensive or insensitive impacts.
Effective Team Building. Team Building is another critical element of an organization’s success. Learn ways to strengthen or reconnect your team post-pandemic.
Electrical Groundsworker Training. Under the supervision of the line worker, a groundsworker performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and transmission lines and equipment. Groundsworker training is the first step towards a career as an Electrical Line Worker. High School Diploma or GED not required. Certifications earned: OSHA 10 T&D, Basic Work Zone, Flagging, and CPR/First Aid. Preparation for the CDL Class A learners permit also included.
Emotional Intelligence - Agile EQ Part 1. Emotional state drives so much in life. That includes our performance at work. American psychologist Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book Emotional Intelligence has laid the groundwork for contemporary studies on emotions, teams, and company success. This workshop offers an assessment and a deep dive into Goleman’s five domains of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, empathy, and effective relationships.
Emotional Intelligence - Agile EQ Part 2. Gain greater self-awareness in Part 2 of this training that will enable you to appropriately employ your emotions for better decision making, help you build trust with your team through demonstrating sensitivity and concern, and use your enthusiasm to motivate those around you. Participants will also learn about the professional benefits of emotional intelligence.
Fab Lab 3D Printing. Discover the newest creative phenomenon that is sweeping the world - 3D Printing! During this introductory course, participants will gain an understanding of 3D design and printing fundamentals in a fun and easy way. Covered topics include safety, operations, software, materials, and project design best practices. Upon completion of the class, students will be certified to schedule time on the 3D printers for their own projects. No prior 3D printing experience or technical knowledge needed.
Fab Lab 3D Scanning. Students learn 3D scanning basics, scanning software, and manipulation software to 3D print.
Fab Lab CNC Laser Cutter. Students learn how to use the Fab Lab laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials in this introductory class. Make a variety of items, including jewelry, decorations, phone stands, customized gifts, and even business cards, using graphics software like Adobe Illustrator.
Fab Lab CNC Mill. The class will educate the student in using 3d design programs like 123D Design to produce 3d models to be cut out on a CNC Mill. These projects will be carved pieces like negative molds to cast.
Fab Lab Family Days. Join us in the Fab Lab for a fun, hands-on activity for the entire family. We offer a featured activity each month to allow individuals and families the opportunity to learn fun and creative things you can do in the Fab Lab. No experience or technical knowledge needed. Activities include: customized valentine using the laser engraver, 3D doodler pens, customized t-shirts, DIY stickers, and DIY ornaments.
Fab Lab Innovation Kids Camp. These hands-on camps are offered each summer to rising 6-8 graders, allowing students the opportunity to be creative and use Fab Lab technology. Students will learn to conceptualize, design, and prototype ideas for new products. Various Fab Lab equipment, including 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and more, will be used to manufacture their ideas. Students will design and produce a variety of projects to take home, including a 3-D printed keychain, laser cut name tag and notebook, vinyl cut stickers, t-shirt, and/or Minecraft structures and creatures.
Fab Lab Shopbot CNC Router. Students will discover their creative side while making unique wood designs with the Shopbot CNC Router. During this hands-on course, students will learn the basic steps of CNC production as well as computer design software. Covered topics include safety, operations, software, materials, and project design best practices. Upon completion of the class, students will be certified to schedule time on the Shopbot for their own projects. No prior experience or technical knowledge needed.
Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 1: Industry 4.0 Fundamentals. Introduces students to the fundamental skills related to pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing. At FI4.0CP level 1, certified students will be well-rounded machine operators/technicians, with responsibility for efficient operation of the equipment. They will ensure that the system is running at maximum capacity with an understanding of the role of each component and device. They can identify malfunctions and make minor repairs. Topics covered include: Electricity Fundamentals, Fluid Power Fundamentals, Mechanical Systems, PLC Fundamentals, Robotics Fundamentals, Industry 4.0 Fundamentals. This is the foundation needed to understand future topics.
Festo Industry 4.0 Certification Program Level 2: Industry 4.0 Technician-Applied. Students build upon the skills developed in Level 1. They fine tune those skills and apply them to real-world scenarios. This level provides the building blocks for Industry 4.0. Students who pass the Industry 4.0 Technician-Applied comprehensive knowledge exam will be skilled technicians who are able to assess and analyze the system as a whole. They can manage, investigate, repair, and troubleshoot I4.0 systems to maximize operation and process control. They understand how individual components interact with each other to make the whole system run efficiently. Topics covered include: Applied Industry 4.0, Applied Fluid Power, Applied Mechanical Systems, Applied PLC, Applied Robotics, Applied Product ID Fundamentals.
Fun with Bubbles. Certified Professional Photographer Rick Dawson will teach students how to capture bubbles in action. Learn the skills and techniques for capturing a great action shot by using various light sources and a diffuser to add shadow and texture to your photograph, changing the background, and how to take an exposure or multi-exposure. 4 Course Hours. Tuition: $49
Generational Diversity. Today’s workforce comprises four distinct generations – each with its own shared history, common biases and core beliefs. Learning what makes each generation tick, and taking the time to consider your communication approach, will advance your relationships and help you lead your team during good times and through stressful situations.
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback. The process of giving and receiving feedback is inevitable and indispensable in a work environment. When feedback is effective, it can foster a growth mindset in the workforce and contribute to organizational success. In this course, participants will learn how to plan a feedback session and give feedback in a constructive manner. Learners will gain knowledge about proven models to construct feedback objectively and effectively. Techniques for managing unanticipated feedback and overcoming potential anxiety will also be discussed to support performance improvement, employee motivation, and workplace relationships.
Handling Difficult Situations with your Team. Unmanaged or poorly managed conflict in the workplace leads to reduced teamwork, cooperation, productivity, and quality, as well as diminished employee commitment and morale. However, good conflict management skills can prevent these results. Successfully managed conflict can have a healthy, positive effect on your team and your organization. Well-managed conflict is an effective way to bring important issues to light and to open and strengthen the lines of communication and creativity with your team, boss, vendors, and customers. To be successful in your career, it is important to develop the skills necessary to handle conflict and confrontation in an intelligent and effective manner. This course will give students insight on how to become proficient at handling conflict.
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Students receive hands-on training while using simulators, which replicate real-life operating scenarios through rotation-motion platforms and high-resolution 3D displays for excavator and wheel loader equipment. Simulator Exercises for Equipment Basic Controls, Loading and Unloading, Excavating and Trenching will also be covered. Topics covered include: Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operational Techniques, Introduction to Earthmoving, and Interpreting Civil Drawings.
HVAC Level 1. The increasing development of HVAC (heating and air-conditioning systems) technology causes employers to recognize the importance of continuous education and keeping up to speed with the latest equipment and skills. Hence, technical school training or apprenticeship programs often provide an advantage and a higher qualification for employment. This short-term training program prepares students for the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) HVAC Level 1 Exam. NCCER’s HVAC program has been designed by highly qualified subject matter experts with this in mind. Our four levels, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized, present theoretical and practical skills essential to your success as an HVAC installer or technician.
HVAC Level 2. The increasing development of HVAC (heating and air-conditioning systems) technology causes employers to recognize the importance of continous education and keeping up to speed with the latest equipment and skills. This 9-module course prepares students for the first level of NCCER’s four-level curriculum, which is North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized. Students will learn theoretical and practical skills essential to success as an HVAC installer or technician, offering training in Math, Basic Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Air Distribution Systems, and Piping. Prerequisite: NCCER Core Certification.
Introduction to Photography. Certified Professional Photographer Rick Dawson will show you the basics of digital photography in this fun, hands-on class. Learn the different functions of your digital camera while learning the skills and techniques for taking great photographs.
Job Readiness (CBCS). This course will provide students with an understanding of what it means to be ready for work. Students will also be able to write an effective resume, complete a job application, and hone their interview skills. Students will understand how to develop short and long term employment goals and how to use training and feedback opportunities to advance their career.
Job Readiness (CCMA). This course will provide students with an understanding of what it means to be ready for work. Students will also be able to write an effective resume, complete a job application, and hone their interview skills. Students will understand how to develop short and long term employment goals and how to use training and feedback opportunities to advance their career.
Job Readiness (CNA). This course will provide students with an understanding of what it means to be ready for work. Students will also be able to write an effective resume, complete a job application, and hone their interview skills. Students will understand how to develop short and long term employment goals and how to use training and feedback opportunities to advance their career.
Job Readiness (CPT). This course will provide students with an understanding of what it means to be ready for work. Students will also be able to write an effective resume, complete a job application, and hone their interview skills. Students will understand how to develop short and long term employment goals and how to use training and feedback opportunities to advance their career.
Machining Level I: Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout. This entry-level machinist course prepares and equips students with the basic skills needed to work in a manufacturing environment. National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout certified students will be knowledgeable technical workers that can work in a variety of production and technician roles. The competencies evaluated with this certification are process planning, hand operations such as drilling, reaming, and sawing, layout, inspection techniques, and safety standards. This certification is meant to be paired with other certifications in the metal working industry to increase the potential to work as a manual machinist or other machine operator.
Machining Level I: Measurement, Materials & Safety. This entry-level machinist course prepares and equips students with the basic skills needed to work in a manufacturing environment. National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) Measurement, Materials, and Safety certified students will be knowledgeable technical workers that can work in a variety of production and technician roles. The competencies evaluated with this certification are Applied Mathematics, Filing, Fits, Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Inspection, Machine Maintenance, Machine Safety, Machining Applications, Materials, Measurements, Print Reading, and Shop Safety. This certification is meant to be paired with other certifications in the metal working industry to increase the potential to work as a manual machinist or other machine operator.
Machining Level I: Milling I (Manual Mill). This entry-level machinist course prepares and equips students with the basic skills needed to work in a manufacturing environment. National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) Milling 1 (manual mill) certified students will be knowledgeable technical workers that can work in a variety of production and technician roles. The competencies evaluated with this certification are complete process planning, basic manual milling machining applications, machine set ups, operations, inspection techniques, and safety standards.
Machining Level I: Turning I (Chucking Skills). This entry-level machinist course prepares and equips students with the basic skills needed to work in a manufacturing environment. National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) Turning 1 Chucking Skills certified students will be knowledgeable technical workers that can work in a variety of production and technician roles. The competencies evaluated with this certification are complete process planning, basic chucking applications, machine set ups, operations, inspection techniques and safety standards.
Management Boot Camp 2.0 Series. Join P&HCC as we provide you with various tools and resources to enable you to become a GREAT leader/manager/supervisor. This series allows you to enroll in all 4 sessions at a discount, or you may choose only those that are relevant to you.
Topics include the following:
- Communicating for Managers. This workshop is appropriate for new managers, aspiring managers, and motivated individuals in any organization. Communication skills are critical to personal interactions. Join us as we share best practices that may result in more engaged and productive employees. The strategies discussed are applicable for entry level, mid-level and seasoned managers and supervisors. Plan to put these tips to practice before the end of the workshop as this interactive course will require your participation.
- Emotional Intelligence: Agile EQ. Emotional state drives so much in life. That includes our performance at work. American psychologist Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book Emotional Intelligence has laid the groundwork for contemporary studies on emotions, teams, and company success. This workshop offers an assessment and a deep dive into Goleman’s five domains of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, empathy, and effective relationships.
- From Good to Great: Principles of Effectuation. This workshop is appropriate for new managers, aspiring managers, and motivated individuals in any organization. A good employee is valuable to any organization. Often a GOOD employee is the person who takes initiative, meets goals and deadlines, comes early and stays late, and does whatever is needed to drive results. When promotion opportunities arise, the company has no hesitation in making the GOOD employee the newest leader/manager/supervisor.
- Team Building. This workshop is appropriate for new managers, aspiring managers, and motivated individuals in any organization. Team Building is another critical element of an organization’s success. Learn ways to strengthen or reconnect your team post-pandemic.
Microsoft Access. Let’s start by learning when to use Access and when to use Excel. This course helps you answer that essential question so you don’t set off in the wrong direction. Then you’re ready for the foundation of your database - learn to create tables and progress to creating queries, forms, and reports, using the latest version of Microsoft Access.
Microsoft Excel. Are you trying to keep your household organized or are you a business owner relying on Excel to keep your organization thriving? You will learn the techniques in this workshop that will make your job easier. You’ll start with the essential skills of spreadsheet creation: how to create a workbook, enter and edit text and numbers, and add rows or columns. You will progress to creating a chart and making changes to a chart after you create it, using the latest version of Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft PowerPoint. In this workshop, you will start with the steps to create a slide show, start to finish, using the latest version of PowerPoint. But you will soon discover many ways to add flair to your presentation. You will learn how to create visual appeal out of text and other information like tables, Excel charts, your digital photos, sound, narration, and videos like You Tubes.
Microsoft Word. This workshop will begin with the basics of the latest version of this very popular word processing program. Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Word to create their first document, edit text, and make that original document look great. The instructor will introduce templates and how you can format your document with styles; decorate the document with backgrounds, borders, and text effects; and insert tables. Before the end of the workshop, you will also learn how to use mail merge, revise documents and track changes, and other tasks Word makes simple to do.
Moral Reconation Therapy: Pursuit of Happiness Workshop. Moral Reconation Therapy-MRT® is an effective systematic, cognitive-behavioral, step-by-step strategy designed to enhance self-image, promote growth of a positive, productive identity, and facilitate the development of higher stages of moral reasoning. This program is designed to help persons help themselves. The underlying goal is to change conscious decision-making to higher levels of moral reasoning.
Motorcycle Basic Rider Course. This course provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled environment. Riders learn basic skills of motorcycle operation, effective braking and obstacle avoidance, as well as safe riding strategies. This course prepares the rider for state licensing.
Motorcycle Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2). This course is designed to assist licensed riders in improving their skills and to provide a safe environment for them to expand the limits of their abilities. The course includes a brief review of basic skills, critical advanced turning and braking skills, as well as counter steering and obstacle avoidance. Student is expected to provide their own motorcycle. The course is informative, enjoyable and valuable. We recommend that riders refresh and hone their riding skills every year with a BRC2.
Motorcycle 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC). This course is designed to teach the novice or experienced sidecar or trike rider the skills necessary to safely operate a three-wheeled vehicle on the street, even if you have never ridden any kind of motorcycle. The 16-hour course takes the rider through the basics of motorcycle operation (controls are much the same as a two wheeled motorcycle), effective braking, turning skills and obstacle avoidance, as well as safe riding strategies. The course consists of both classroom instruction and hands-on riding instruction. All riding is done on a closed course. Rider Coaches have been trained and certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Motorcycles will be provided or participants can use their own.
MSSC CPT: Maintenance Awareness. This module focuses on skills necessary for production workers to: perform preventive maintenance; monitor indicators for correct operation; recognize possible maintenance issues with electrical, pneumatic, lubrication, automation, hydraulic, and couplings.
MSSC CPT: Manufacturing Processes and Production. This module focuses on skills necessary for production workers to: identify needed resources; coordinate work flow; perform and monitor process; and document product & process.
MSSC CPT: Quality Practices & Measurement. This module focuses on skills necessary for production workers to: read and interpret prints; compare measurements to prints; document quality problems; and suggest ideas for continuous improvement.
MSSC CPT: Safety. This module provides baseline knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe and productive work environment and ensure the safe use of equipment for production workers.
Nurse Aide Clinical. Applies theory through laboratory experience for health care technicians to work in home health, long and short-term facilities.
Nurse Aide Training. Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observations, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, and long and short-term care facilities.
Orientation (CBCS). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (CDL). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (CCMA). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (CNA). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (Core). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (CPC). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (CPT). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
Orientation (Festo). This course is a pre-requisite for all workforce programs. Designed to prepare students for online training, the course incorporates time management skills, identifies campus resources, and includes tutorials for Canvas and other course management systems. Students should increase confidence with online tools, interact with a variety of remote formats using TED Talks, discussion boards, virtual field trips, and videos, which help maintain student connection and introduce online instruction in a non-threatening environment without grade penalty.
OSHA 10 for General Industry. The 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program for General Industry program is targeted to entry level workers and covers general industry safety and health hazards which may be encountered. Required in 7 hours of the training are an Introduction to OSHA, Walking and Working Surfaces, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention/Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, and Hazard Communication. At least two additional topics from a list of electives will be covered for a total of ten (10) training hours. Participants will receive: Instruction from authorized OSHA Outreach trainers and a Certification card upon successful completion of training and final exam. OSHA student completion cards do not expire per OSHA requirements.
OSHA 30 for General Industry. The 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program for General Industry is targeted to supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, and contribute to our nation’s productivity.
Phlebotomy Technician Internship. This on-site internship, coordinated by P&HCC’s Career Center staff, will provide students hands-on experience in a professional setting where they can apply the principles and techniques learned in the Clinical Medical Assistant program. The student will use a checklist of minimum skills that should be observed or practiced over the course of the internship. The student will perform a minimum of 30 venipuncture and 10 capillary sticks on live individuals. To be eligible for the internship, students must successfully complete the classroom portion, submit to a thorough background check and drug screening, and meet other requirements. Prerequisite: successful completion of Phlebotomy Technician Training. 36 Course Hours.
Phlebotomy Technician Training. This course introduces students to basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Students learn techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED required. 90 Course Hours.
Plumbing Level 1. This short-term training program prepares students for the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Plumbing Level 1 Exam. NCCER’s Plumbing Level One curriculum covers the following topics: Introduction to the Plumbing Profession, Plumbing Safety, Tools of the Plumbing Trade, Introduction to Plumbing Math, Introduction to Plumbing Drawings, Plastic Pipe and Fittings, Copper Pipe and Fittings, Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings, Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings, Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures, Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems, and Introduction to Water Distribution Systems.
Positive Responses to Change. This class addresses the need to understand and make the most of changes on the job. Participants use a four-step process called FLEX to create positive and flexible responses that improve their long-term success in the organization.
ServSafe Manager Training. The ServSafe® Manager training program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks you do every day. Students will gain manager food safety knowledge, such as how to handle food sanitation risks and prevent foodborne illness, and how to train employees in food sanitation. Prepares students to earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute-Conference for Food Protection. ServSafe training and certification is recognized by more federal, state and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification.
Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP). Offered together with partner schools worldwide the SMSCP is divided into three exam-based levels. Each level is directly tied to a job profile that clearly defines the on-the-job competencies of certified personnel. A Siemens certification is world-class technical training. Automated systems are becoming more complex and pervasive, and an increased knowledge is required to design, operate, and maintain them than ever before. Complex mechatronic systems are the nexus of mechanical, electrical, and computerized technologies. There is a growing need for qualified people at all levels of an organization with knowledge of integrated mechatronic systems. Siemens, a world leader in mechatronic engineering, has responded to this need by creating an industry certification program. Topics covered include the following: Mechatronic Systems, Electrical Components, Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives, (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits, and Digital Fundamentals and PLCs.
Still Life Photography: Flowers. Learn the basics of lighting and posing to create perfect still life photography using flowers. Certified Professional Photographer Rick Dawson will demonstrate tips and techniques for producing beautiful photographs.
Team Building. Learn ways to maintain a positive work environment as your company returns to work post-pandemic or adapts a permanent telework policy.
The Art of Giving Feedback. The process of giving and receiving feedback is inevitable and indispensable in a work environment. When feedback is effective, it can foster a growth mindset in the workforce and contribute to organizational success. In this course, you will learn how to plan a feedback session and give feedback in a constructive manner. You will also learn about some proven models to construct the feedback objectively and effectively. Techniques for handling less-than-ideal reactions to feedback and overcoming potential anxiety will also be discussed to support performance improvement, employee motivation, and workplace relationships.
Time Management Fundamentals. Effective time management is an indispensable skill. Learn how to get more done in the shortest time possible and avoid the obstacles and distractions that can get in the way of good time management. Students will gain practical strategies for increasing their productivity.
Tips for Effective Communication. Communication is critical to successful leadership. Let’s take a look at some tips for improving your communication skills as a manager.
Understanding Exposure. Let Certified Professional Photographer Rick Dawson demonstrate how to use light to capture those special moments with your camera. Exposure is the way that light is interpreted by your camera, and is the key to capturing those moments successfully. Come learn tips and tricks on changing your camera exposure.
Veterinary Assistant. This short-term training program presents basic information about general and veterinary management of small domestic animals, especially dogs and cats. Course objectives include: animal and human safety, animal restraint, nutrition, common diseases, medical terminology, medical history, and administrative duties related to maintaining an efficient front office.
What Great Bosses Know and Do. Using the fundamentals of well-known author Ken Blanchard, the class will discuss the 10 secrets of what great leaders know and do.
Wow with Public Speaking. “Testing! Testing! Is this thing on?” The mic is yours and in this workshop we want to learn and practice the recipe that will have you WOW the audience with public speaking.
Your Leadership Journey. Making the transition from individual contributor to leader is both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, we often promote individuals based on their hard work, and they struggle because being a leader is a career change, not just a slight shift in the work they do. This course arms a new or prospective leader with the knowledge and skills they need to confront the challenges they face early in their leader career. The course encourages the learner to think about the transitions that newer leaders face and how to handle those challenges. They are introduced to three leadership differentiators that are most important to building a positive reputation as well as contributing to the organization’s success
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