Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

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Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate

Course Description

The Cannabis Industry Retail Certificate was developed to address a growing demand of students interested in entering Cannabis industry. Retail plays a critical role in the cannabis industry, helping educate clients about the effects of cannabis, while ensuring a good shopping experience and ultimately – a good experience with the products. The cannabis industry is experiencing tremendous growth in meeting and serving the needs of recreational marijuana. Students will develop the fundamental skills required to work as professionals in this growing industry that will allow you to quickly walk into a role in any cannabis retail environment.

Students enrolled in this college certificate program will have the opportunity to visit a facility in CT to learn more about this growing field. Dates and Times will discussed during the course and sign up sessions will be available.

Certification

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be ready for entry-level employment in the recreational marijuana industry. In addition, students who complete the program will receive a college certificate of completion and have a strong understanding of the following.

Define compliance and operational excellence
Analyze plant and human biology in relation to cannabis
Identify the various cannabis products and delivery methods available to the customer
Examine quality customer service to increase sales
Understand dosing and titration strategies
Identify best practices for security and transportation

Prerequisites

High school diploma or GED
At least 21 years of age by the time of enrollment

Course Schedules

Fall 2024 – More information coming soon!

Instructor: Thomas Crouse
Instructional Method: LRON – Live/Remote and Online Component – For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Room: LRON – Live/Remote and Online Component
Cost: $299
Registration deadline: TBD

Register Now!

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Job Opportunities from Workforce Partners

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Job Postings!

Employment opportunities from our workforce partners.

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Advantage Dental Group, LLC

Dental Assistant opportunity in East Lyme and Quaker Hill, CT

Always Best Care

CNA and allied health opportunities in Manchester, CT.

Amedisys

Home Health Aide opportunity.

Apple Rehab

CNA opportunity in multiple locations including Uncasville.

Assured Quality Homecare (ASQ)

CNA and Allied Health opportunities located in multiple locations.

Athena Health Care Systems

CNA opportunities located in Farmington, CT.

Avalon Health Center

CNA opportunities in the Mystic, CT area.

Bayview Health Care

NEW! CNA opportunity in Waterford, CT.

Care at Home

CNA opportunity in multiple locations.

Careco Medical

CNA opportunities located in Waterford, CT

Companions and Home Helpers

PCA opportunity located in multiple locations.

Complete Care

CNA opportunities located in Groton, CT.

Connecticut Children’s Hospital

Pharmacy Technician opportunity located in multiple locations.

Dynamic Touch Homecare

CNA opportunity located in Manchester, CT.

Elmbrook Village

CNA Job Fair in Bozrah, CT.

Fairview

CNA and Allied Health opportunities in Groton, CT

The Key

Allied Health opportunities in multiple locations.

Lower Valley Care Advocates

Allied health opportunities in multiple locations.

The Mohegan Sun Tribe

Allied health opportunities and more located in Uncasville.

Portland Care and Rehabilitation Centre

CNA opportunities located in Portland, CT.

Project Genesis

CNA opportunities located in multiple locations.

StoneRidge

CNA opportunity in Mystic, CT.

Utopia Home Care

CNA opportunities in New London, CT

VCA Animal Hospital

Veterinary technician opportunities in multiple locations.

Yale New Haven Health

CNA opportunities with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Westerly Hospital.

Check out the CT DOL American Job Center in your area!

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American Industries

Aggregate, asphalt, excavation and milling opportunities in Jewett City, CT.

The Cooper Group

Field Carpenter opportunity in New England.

Davis Standard

General Machinist, CNC Operator, Assembly Technician, Lathe Operator and more. Located in Pawcatuck, CT.

Fire Alarm Specialty Design, LLC

AutoCAD Drafter in Windham, CT.

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Manufacturing opportunities in Groton, CT.

LBI, Inc.

Marine Technician opportunity in Groton, CT.

Performance Compounding

Manufacturing opportunity in Pawcatuck, CT.

Prysmian Group

Manufacturing work opportunity in Windham, CT.

Rand-Whitney Containerboard

Fork-lift operator and Power Plant operator.

Thayer Mahan Group

USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) Pilot in Groton, CT.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc

Manufacturing opportunities in Stonington, CT.

Check out the CT DOL American Job Center in your area!

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Amazon

Student employment opportunities.

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Mohegan Sun

Job opportunities including Barista, Security Officer, Reservationist, Bartender and more located in Uncasville, CT.

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Summer 2022 Workforce Classes

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Get your seat before classes fill up. Below is a complete list of all non-credit courses starting June 5 through October 22.

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Summer 2022 Courses – Allied Health

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
51282	American Heart Association Basic Life Support	TRAD	R	9:00 am – 1:00 pm	8/11/22
51277	Central Sterile Processing Technician	TRAD	MW	5:30 – 8:00 pm	6/6-8/15/22	6/1/22
51280	Certified Nurse Aide (In Class)	TRAD	Lecture: TR Lab: MW Clinical: MW	Lecture: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lab: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Clinical: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm	Lecture: 7/12-8/18/22 Lab: 7/13, 7/18, 7/20/22 Clinical: 7/25-8/17/22	7/5/22
51281	Certified Nurse Aide (Hybrid)	HYBRID	Lecture: ONLN Lab: MTW Clinical: MTW	Lecture: ONLN Lab: 4:00-9:00 pm Clinical: 4:00-10:00 pm	Lecture: 6/5-7/17/22 Lab: 6/13-6/15/22 Clinical: 6/20-6/30/22	5/29/22
51279	Dementia Care Certificate	LRON	RF	5:00-7:30 pm	8/25-8/26/22	8/18/22
51276	Intro to Medical Cannabis	LRON	T	4:00-8:00 pm	8/16/22	8/9/22
51275	Pharmacy Technician	LRON	MWF	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	6/13-8/17/22	6/6/22

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Summer 2022 Courses – Business, Computing, and Real Estate

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
51291	Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations	LRON	TR	5:30-9:30 pm	8/16-9/1/22	8/9/22
51294	Google IT Support Certification	ONLN	–	–	6/30-10/22/22	6/23/22

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Instructional Methods Definitions

LRON – Live Remote with Online Component (LRON) – Class takes place online at the scheduled time and will be taught over WebEx with a Blackboard component.
Online – Fully online, take at times that are convenient to you with Blackboard.
Hybrid/LRON – Partially on campus, partially Live Remote with Online Component (LRON) – class takes place at the scheduled time and is taught over WebEx with a Blackboard component as well as in person.
Traditional – Takes place on campus. Please note that if a resurgence of Covid-19 occurs, classes will be moved online and students will need access to a computer and the internet.

For more information, please visit the Instructional Methods page.

Days Legend

DAYS: M – Monday, T – Tuesday, W – Wednesday, R – Thursday, F – Friday

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Manufacturing Pipeline Programs

Three Rivers offers manufacturing training programs that lead to jobs with Electric Boat and other area manufacturers. Courses include the 5-week training program Outside Machining, Intro to Manufacturing, a 10-week Welding course, a Design-engineering course and more. Learn more about these programs here.

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Learn more

For more information on all of the workforce classes we offer, visit threerivers.edu/workforce. To register for these classes or if you have questions, contact us at WCEinfo@threerivers.edu.

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Spring 2022 Workforce Classes

Workforce Spring 2022

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Register now. Classes are filling up.

Looking to change careers? Three Rivers Community College is offering courses this spring that will give you the training you need in

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Get your seat before classes fill up. Below is a complete list of all non-credit courses starting January 12 through May 30.

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Spring 2022 Courses – Allied Health

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
14525	American Heart Association Basic Life Support	Trad	R	9:00 am – 1:00 pm	4/14/22	4/7/22
14596	Central Sterile Processing Technician	Trad	MW	5:30 – 7:30 pm	2/14-4/25/22	2/7/22
14514	Certified Nurse Aide	Trad	MW	5:00 – 9:30 pm 5:00 – 10:00 pm	Lecture: 2/14-3/28/22 Clinical: 3/30-5/11/22	2/7/22
14521	Current Procedual Terminology (CPT) & HCPCS (Medical Billing and Coding Program – Current students only)	LRON	R	5:30-9:30 pm	2/03-5/12/22	1/19/22
14519	Dementia Care Certificate New	LRON	MT	8:00 am – 12:00 pm	3/7-3/8/22	2/28/22
14516	Dental Assisting II (current students only)	Trad	MR	9:00 am – 1:00 pm	1/27-4/7/22	1/20/22
14524	EKG Technician and BLS CPR Certification	Trad	WR	6:00-9:00 pm	2/16-4/13/22	2/9/22
14529	Intro to Medical Cannabis	LRON	W	4:00-9:00 pm	3/23/22	3/16/22
14591	Personal Care Aide Program New	Trad	MTWR	8:00 am – 12:00 pm	1/11-2/15/22	1/4/22
14518	Pharmacy Technician	LRON	TR	5:30 – 8:30 pm	2/15-5/19/22	2/8/22
14515	Phlebotomy Technician	Trad	TR	9:00 – 11:30 am	2/8-5/12/22	2/1/22
14520	Understanding Health Insurance (Medical Billing and Coding Program – Current students only)	LRON	M	6:00-9:00 pm	1/24-5/23/22	1/17/22
14526	Veterinary Assistant	Trad	TF	9:00 am – 1:00 pm	1/11-5/27/22	1/4/22

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Spring 2022 Courses – Business, Computing, and Real Estate

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
TBD	Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations	Online	–	–	End of the Spring semester – exact dates to be announced	–
14579	Introduction to Commercial Drones	Online	–	–	–	2/24/22
14581	Cloud Connected Drone Operations	Online	–	–	–	2/24/22
14616	Business Leadership Series	LRON	MRF	12:00-1:15 pm	4/4-4/8/22	4/1/22
14617	Project Management Foundations	LRON	R	8:00 am – 12:00 pm	3/3/22	2/24/22
14527	Real Estate Principles & Practices	Trad	MW	5:30-8:30 pm	3/21-6/1/22	3/14/22

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Instructional Methods Definitions

For more information, please visit the Instructional Methods page.

Days Legend

DAYS: M – Monday, T – Tuesday, W – Wednesday, R – Thursday, F – Friday

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For more information on all of the workforce classes we offer, visit threerivers.edu/workforce. To register for these classes or if you have questions, contact us at WCEinfo@threerivers.edu.

Todd Parcinski Named Program Coordinator at TRCC MAC

Todd Parcinski, new Program Coordinator, stands in the state-of-the-art Three Rivers Community College Manufacturing Apprenticeship Center.

Norwich, Conn. — Three Rivers Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Parcinski as the new Program Coordinator at the Three Rivers Community College Manufacturing Apprenticeship Center (TRCC MAC). The TRCC MAC offers manufacturing training programs for adults and high school student, along with the Manufacturing Pipeline programs, in our state-of-the-art facility in Groton.

Parcinski will be the program administrator and public face of the TRCC MAC, tasked with keeping it in the forefront of addressing the massive need for skilled trade workers and understanding local and national manufacturing trends. He will work closely with Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB), Eastern Advance Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA), and Electric Boat to update current courses and develop new ones to serve their workforce needs. As the administrator for manufacturing workforce training, he will also oversee course development and program evaluation, and keep the community informed about the TRCC MAC.

Explaining his interest in the position, Parcinski said, “I was inspired to work for TRCC by my friend and colleague Mark Vesligaj. I am excited to be working here and will continue his legacy and what he and the team have built.”

“We are so grateful to have Todd on board and are excited by his big picture ideas that will guide our manufacturing program now and into the future,” said Acting Director of Non-Credit Programs Erin Sullivan.

Parcinski most recently worked at Pratt & Whitney as a Military Validation Assembly Engineer for their F119 and F135 engine programs in Middletown where he oversaw the teardown, rebuild, and instrumentation of development engines. Before Pratt & Whitney, he worked at BRG Radiator as a Design Engineer of cooling systems for diesel, natural gas-, and gas-powered engines that are used for onsite back-up power generation. He lives in Danielson, Connecticut with his wife Jen and their cat and dachshund.

For more information about the TRCC Manufacturing Apprenticeship Center, please visit www.threerivers.edu/mac.

Healthcare Pipeline Program

Personal Care Aide Program

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Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline Program

Your Pipeline to Success

Free HealthCare Training Programs

We offer free, customized non-credit programs in Personal Care Aide, Certified Nurse Aide, and Central Sterile Processing Technician for eligible students through the Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline. Developed to address the need for skilled healthcare professionals. These short-term training programs are available to unemployed and underemployed workers unable to attend longer-term training. Course curriculum are developed by Three Rivers Community College and Healthcare facilities.

Benefits during the training

Students also receive support from the EWIB-funded programs (Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board) offered at the American Job Centers (AJC), helping them access supportive services while in classroom training to reduce barriers to enrollment and completion. Examples include travel reimbursement, daycare assistance, and required books, tools, and clothing.

Prerequisites

If you or someone you know is interested in this training and is underemployed or unemployed,

apply online at http://ewib.metrixlearning.com/forms/hcapp.cfm,
or call one of the following American Job Center offices:
- the Montville AJC office – (860) 848-5240,
- Danielson AJC office – (860) 774-4077,
- Willimantic AJC office – (860) 450-7603.

Applicants will be assessed for basic and occupational skills to determine if they are ready for this training, or if they should take an intensive two-week Education Refresher course, or be referred to the American Job Center for other services.

The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) oversees a network of workforce-related programs funded from a variety of sources including the operations of the region’s American Jobs Centers (AJC) which handle the application process for Pipeline programs at Three Rivers Community College.

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Personal Care Aide Program

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Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline Program

PERSONAL CARE AIDE PROGRAM

What is a Personal Care Aide?

Personal Care Aides (PCA) work in a home care environment and dedicate themselves to assisting individuals with daily activities such as using the bathroom, preparing or eating meals, executing hygiene and grooming habits, taking medication, bathing, and completing housework or other chores.

Program Description

This program is a free, customized, non-credit Personal Care Aide program for eligible students through the Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline developed to address the need for skilled healthcare professionals. This short-term (5.5 weeks long) training program is available to unemployed and underemployed workers unable to attend longer-term training.

Three Rivers Community College has partnered with Assured Quality Home Care, LLC along with other healthcare employers to design a training program that prepares individuals with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform Personal Care Aide (PCA) duties. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the following industry-recognized credentials/certificates: Personal Care Assistant, Dementia Care Certificate, AHA Basic Life Support CPR, and Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Benefits during the training

Prerequisites

If you or someone you know is interested in this training and is underemployed or unemployed,

apply online at http://ewib.metrixlearning.com/forms/hcapp.cfm,
or call one of the following American Job Center offices:
- the Montville AJC office – (860) 848-5240,
- Danielson AJC office – (860) 774-4077,
- Willimantic AJC office – (860) 450-7603.

Course Schedule

Summer 2021 – 5 weeks, includes PCA, Dementia Care, Mental Health First Aide, Essential Job Skills, and BLS CPR

Personal Care Aide:

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5/25/21-6/15/21
Time: 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: Assured Quality HomeCare

Dementia Care:

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16th and June 17th
Time: 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: TRCC, B127

Essential Job Skills:

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 22nd and June 23rd
Time: 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: TRCC, B127

BLS CPR:

Dates: Thursday, June 24th
Time: 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: TRCC, B127

Mental Health First Aide:

Dates: Tuesday, June 29th
Time: 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: TRCC, B127

SNAP and WIOA Eligible

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Short-Term Career Training Courses Starting January through April

Three Rivers Community College is offering a variety of short-term career training courses that will help individuals expand their job skill sets or change career paths. Registration is open now on the 14 courses below. Whether a person has the goal of learning new skills, reinventing their career or personal enrichment, taking a short-term training course will fit their needs. Registration deadlines are coming up quickly, like the Phlebotomy Technician Program on January 22, so register now.

ALLIED HEALTH COURSES in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) – Tuesday, April 27. Registration deadline is April 20.

Certified Nurse Aide – Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 13. Registration deadline is February 9.

Dental Assistant II – Mondays and Thursdays, February 18 – April 8. Registration deadline is February 11.

Community Health Worker *NEW* – Mondays and Wednesdays, February 8 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 2.

Medical Administrative Assistant Program (MAA) –

Administrative Skills in the Workplace with Office Simulation – Tuesdays, February 9 – May 18. Registration deadline is February 2.

Basic CPT & ICD-10-CM and Health Insurance – Wednesdays, February 10 – May 19. Registration deadline is February 3.

Additional MAA Online courses – offered monthly. Visit www.threerivers.edu/medical-administrative-assistant

Medical Billing and Coding Program (MBC) –

Administrative Skills in the Workplace with Office Simulation – Tuesdays, February 9 – May 18. Registration deadline is February 2.

International Classification of Diseases 10-CM (ICD-10 CM) – Thursdays, February 11 – May 20. Registration deadline is February 4.

Additional MBC Online courses – offered monthly. Visit www.threerivers.edu/medical-administrative-assistant

Pharmacy Technician Program– Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 20. Registration deadline is February 9.

Phlebotomy Technician Program – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 27 – April 7. Registration deadline is January 22.

VETERINARY ASSISTING PROGRAM for professionals and animal lovers

Veterinary Assistant II –Wednesdays, February 24 – May 5. Registration deadline is February 17.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Real Estate Principles and Practices – Mondays and Wednesdays, March 8 – May 17. Registration deadline is March 1.

Security Officer Training: Guard Card Certification – Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 9 – March 18. Registration deadline is March 2.

FREE TRANSITIONAL STRATEGIES COURSES FOR SKILL BUILDING – These FREE, beginner English and Math classes prepare students who plan to continue with a non-credit training program or a certificate or degree program at Three Rivers.

TLC English – Online, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.

TLC English – Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.

TLC Math – Mondays and Wednesdays, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.

TLC Math – Online, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.

For more information and to register for these classes, call 860-215-9028 or visit https://threerivers.edu/workforce-education for more information.

Spring 2021 Workforce Classes

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Get the training you need this spring.

Register now. Classes are filling up.

Looking to change careers? Three Rivers Community College is offering courses this spring that will give you the training you need. Whether you are interested in a new career or getting the training you need to advance in your current career, Three Rivers can help. Employers can also use these Three Rivers programs to train their staff.

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Spring 2020 Courses – Allied Health

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
14395	Administrative Skills in the Workplace with Office Simulation	LRON	T	5:00-9:00 p.m.	2/9/2021	2/2/2021
14455	Community Health Worker NEW	LRON	MW	6:00-9:00 p.m.	2/8/2021	2/1/2021
14396	Basic CPT & ICD-10-CM and Health Insurance	TRADITIONAL	W	5:30-8:30 p.m.	2/10/2021	2/3/2021
14397	ICD-10 CM	LRON	TH	5:30-8:30 p.m.	2/11/2021	2/4/2021
14394	Pharmacy Technician	LRON	T/TH	5:30-8:30 p.m.	2/16/2021	2/9/2021
14440	Veterinary Assistant II	LRON	W	6:00-8:00 p.m.	2/24/2021	2/17/2021
14446	Phlebotomy Technician	HYBRID	M/W/F	6:00-9:00 p.m.	1/27/2021	1/20/2021
14443	Dental Assistant II	HYBRID	M/TH	9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	2/18/2021	2/11/2021
14441	AHA BLS CPR	TRADITIONAL	T	5:00-9:00 p.m.	4/27/2021	4/20/2021
14442	Certified Nurse Aide	HYBRID	T/TH Clinical: 4/1-5/13	5:00-9:30 p.m.	2/16/2021	2/9/2021

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Spring 2020 Courses – Professional Development

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
1 4439	Real Estate Principles and Practices	LRON	M/W	5:30-8:30 p.m.	3/8/2021	3/1/2021

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Spring 2020 Courses – Transitional Strategies – Skill Building

FREE!

These courses prepare students for college-level Math and English courses, and cost $0.

Course Number	Course	Instructional Method	Day(s)	Time	Class Runs	Deadline to Register
14389	TLC Math	TRADITIONAL	MW	10:00 am-12:00 pm	02/16-05/17	02/9/2021
14390	TLC Math	ONLINE			02/16-05/17	02/9/2021
14391	TLC English	ONLINE			02/16-05/17	02/9/2021
14392	TLC English	TRADITIONAL	TR	06:00 pm-08:00 pm	02/16-05/17	02/9/2021

Instructional Methods Definitions

LRON Live Remote with Online Component (LRON) – Class takes place online at the scheduled time and will be taught over WebEx with a Blackboard component.
Online – Fully online, take at times that are convenient to you with Blackboard.
Hybrid/LRON – Partially on campus, partially Live Remote with Online Component (LRON) – class takes place at the scheduled time and is taught over WebEx with a Blackboard component as well as in person.
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Get the Training You Need to Change Careers with Two New Workforce Education Classes

Looking to change careers? Three Rivers Community College is offering two brand new courses this summer that will give you the training you need. Basic CAD – Autocad and Introduction to Software Applications are the perfect first steps for those interested in a new career whether it is drafting or beginning a new role in an office environment. Employers can also use these programs for Three Rivers to train their staff.

Basic CAD – Autocad – Get the training you need to start a career in drafting. Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings and plans. They can specialize in architectural, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.

This course, with the lab, teaches you how to generate graphic images with computers. You’ll learn about hardware descriptions and requirements, 2D and 3D geometric construction, scaling, sectioning, plotting, assembly drawings, and more. This course will be held online from June 3 through July 28, and the registration deadline is May 27. Learn more at threerivers.edu/autocad.

Introduction to Software Applications – Get the skills you need to transition to an office job with an introduction to most software packages currently being used in industry, business, and government such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. You will also learn about the Windows operating system.

Employers will also find this course the perfect way to teach their new or transitioning employees these software applications. This course will be held online from June 3 through July 28. The registration deadline is May 27. Learn more at www.threerivers.edu/softwareapplications.

For more information on all of the workforce classes visit threerivers.edu/workforce. To register for classes, call 860-215-9902.