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Occupational Skills Training

CERTIFICATE
The Occupational Skills Training program provides the opportunity for students to receive hands-on training in a specific occupational area. This program is designed for students who need work-based training and classroom instruction to be employable. The program is open-entry/open-exit, allowing students to begin their training at any time. Individualized training plans are developed in consultation with the student, work-site trainer, CCC faculty and program coordinator.

Students in this program are required to participate in a supervised and structured work-based training in addition to classroom instruction. The program utilizes local businesses as training sites. Students choose training from many different occupational areas.

To register, the Occupational Skills coordinator and student meet to assess the compatibility of the student’s career goals with the Occupational Skills program.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Individualized training curriculum and employment plan, which describes the skills and knowledge necessary for the student to become competitively employable.

Contact with employers beyond what would ordinarily be available through an application process. Increased occupational skills through hands on training provided by an employer and through general education and occupational related classroom instruction by CCC instructors.

CAREERS
Career opportunities may be available in a variety of occupations, depending on the individual goals, skills and aptitude of the student, and the availability of local training sites.

For information contact the Occupational Skills office at ext. 2085 or ext. 2232.

 

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
OST-180 Occupational Skills Training
24
— — Occupational Related Courses
15
   
RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing
3
MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I
3
— — Human Relations elective
3
   
 
Minimum credits required for certificate
48