Applied Technologies & Manufacturing in Continuing Education

The Agricultural and Natural Resources program includes courses in sustainable agriculture, animals, farming, and protection and treatment of our natural resources.  These courses prepare students for careers working on farms, ranches, orchards, greenhouses, nurseries, and even wastewater treatment facilities.  The goal of the program is to improve the quality and safety of our food, cultivation and preservation of natural resources, and caring for animals. Courses in this area often include hands-on experiences and demonstrations to enrich the student learning experience.

Course Examples

• Applying Permaculture Principles
• Organic Crop Production
   

Are you eager to begin a career in the Automotive & Transportation industry? Maybe you love to repair engines, do bodywork, or maybe you have the drive to sell the latest in automobiles. We offer a wide variety of automotive and transportation courses, including: Vehicle Safety Inspection, OBD, CDL,  and Escort Driver that will give you the skills to meet whatever goal you have set. 

Course Examples

• Commercial Truck Driver
• Escort Vehicle Operator
• Escort Vehicle Operator Renewal
• Small Engine Repair

The Biotechnology and Life Sciences program provides practical, hands-on learning and familiarity with cutting-edge techniques, technologies, and equipment. Students learn the basic skills required to become trained process technicians for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies. Through classroom instruction and laboratory work, students are prepared to enter the workforce and learn company operations and tasks. In our three-county service area, there are a vast number of major biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical companies and biosciences-related industries. 

Course Examples

• BioWork

If you want to work with your hands and have a career where no two days are the same, consider enrolling in one of our Construction and Skilled Trades programs. Skilled workers are always in high-demand and our programs will teach you the skills you need to start building your career or adding to the certifications you already have. Our classes are taught by instructors who have years of on-the-job experience and can provide you with the tricks of the trade. Most of your time in class will be spent doing hands-on learning so that you’ll be prepared for real-world scenarios. 

Course Examples

• Construction Trade Essentials
• Electrical Trade Essentials
• Electrical Wiring for Homes
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Intro to Basic Plumbing
• Intro to Construction Tools
• Print Reading
• Timber Frame Structures
• Workzone Flagger

Learn to be a skilled machine operator/technician. Our courses are based on industry and education partnerships to ensure students have the right set of skills to be industry ready. Students spend most of their time in class doing hands-on learning so that you’ll be prepared for real-world scenarios in various manufacturing settings. Students will learn how manufacturing components interact with each other to make the whole system run efficiently. Course topics include: safety, quality practices and measurement, manufacturing processes and production, and maintenance awareness. 

Course Examples

• Forklift
• Industrial Robotics Technician
• Robotics Operator
• Welding

Our OSHA courses provide an orientation to occupational safety and health in general industry and construction work settings. Students will learn OSHA's best practices for reducing accidents and injuries, including fall protection, emergency evacuation plans, and the use of personal protective equipment. Students also learn about the major hazards one might encounter in general industry work and solutions for recognizing, controlling, and protecting against them. Upon successful completion of a course, students are issued OSHA wallet cards. 

Course Examples

• Arc Flash and LOTO Awareness
• Competent Person
• OSHA
• Physical/Chemical Operator
• Wastewater Lab Analyst I/II Exam Prep
• Wastewater Operator (I, II, III, IV)