SCC’s Union branch hones skills for in-demand jobs

Spartanburg Herald Journal, October 26, 2009

Finally, some good news for Union County. 

Dr. Just, vice president for corporate & community education, stands in the welding lab in the recently completed QuickJobs Development Center. Officials at the center say welding is a high-demand field.

Spartanburg Community College soon will open its new QuickJobs Development Center in Union, which school and local officials are hoping will evenually curb an unemployment rate in excess of 20 percent there.

The recently completed 14,000 square-foot facility on Highway 176 — an estimated $2.3 million project funded by a grant from the Department of Commerce and a Community Development Block Grant — will house three technical programs:  welding, pipe fitting and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council certification.

Most of the students are recipients of scholarship money from an “individual training account” through Upstate Career Source, which operates under the direction of the Upstate Workforce Investment Board. 

How to enroll:  For more information about enrolling in one of the three technical programs to be held at the new center, call the Corporate & Community Education department at SCC at 592-4900.  For information about qualifying for individual. training account scholarships, call Upstate Career Source at 562-4168. 

Read more about the QuickJobs Development Center.

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Mechatronics Fast Track – accelerated curriculum

Mechatronics Fast Track is an accelerated curriculum program for experienced technicians or recent college graduates in engineering fields.  Mechatronics is an integration of mechanical, electronic and information technologies that will give you the potential to lower development costs, reduce risk and produce high quality products.  It includes how the technologies work, how they communicate and how they can be used together. 

Mechatronics is the industry of the future and can lead to exciting career paths when you gain the vision to incorporate each technology with your experience and/or education.   

If you are unemployed or underemployed, there may be funding available from QuickJobs Carolina at CareerSource.

Classes will start in late October 2009.  Check our website frequently for updates.

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Free Information Session for MSSC Production Technician Certificate

MSSC Production Technician Certification Training —  Free orientation sessions — Spartanburg Community College, Tracy Gaines Building on Saturday.

August 8, 2009 at 8 am to 9 am, 10 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 1 pm.

Get information on how you can land a great job.  500 new jobs coming to manufacturing in the Upstate.  MSSC issues industry-recognized, nationally portable credentials. 

 

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Get the Skills you need Quick

Corporate & Community Education (Continuing Education) along with your local OneStop — is working to help you get the skills you need to find a job … Fast!

• Start a new career or move up to a better one
• Despite the current economy, there is still a demand for skilled workers in South Carolina
• Industry experts agree that at least 65% of future jobs will require specific or occupational training, not a four-year degree
• The training is developed for fields where job growth is expected
• Some programs can be completed in less than three months
• Some programs have annual earning potentials over $60,000
• You may be eligible for tuition assistance
• Click Here for more information
• Information Sessions:
  • Spartanburg Career Source on Thursdays
  • August 13 at 9:00 am
  • August 20 at 9:00 am
  • August 27  at 9:00 am

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Free Training for More Than 500 Jobs Openings Forecasted for Local Automotive Suppliers

Spartanburg, S.C. – After only 12 weeks of free training, hundreds of Upstate residents could have the opportunity to interview for one of more than 500 full-time job openings forecasted to be available next year with local automotive suppliers.

“Between March through August of next year, local companies that serve as suppliers to the automotive industry will need to fill between 350 to 600 jobs,” said Dr. Dave Just, vice president of corporate and community education for Spartanburg Community College. “Through a partnership with the Workforce Investment Board, SCC will provide the continuing education training for these positions that will train workers to serve as production operators at any of these companies.”

 Funded by a grant from AdvanceSC, the training is designed to meet national standards set by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council and will focus on workplace safety, quality practices and measurements, and manufacturing processes and production. Those completing the training will be MSSC certified production technicians.

 To enroll in the program, individuals must first attend one of several orientation sessions that will be offered at the SCC central campus on Tuesday, August 4 or Saturday, August 8 by registering via phone at (864) 562-4168 or online at www.onestopcareer.com/registration.aspx.

To be accepted into the program, individuals must have a high school diploma or GED, score the minimum required on a WorkKeys assessment geared specifically toward MSSC training and pass a drug-screening test as a part of the Workforce Investment Board application process. The first series of classes will begin in mid-October 2009. Those completing the 12-week training program will be guaranteed an interview with a local employer.

 For additional information, or to register to attend an information session, contact the Workforce Investment Board at (864) 562-4168.

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Interested in Learning a New Skill?

     UNEMPLOYED? UNDEREMPLOYED?

INTERESTED IN LEARNING A NEW SKILL?

Learn how the 12 week MSSC (Production Technician Certification) training could help you land a great job. MSSC issues industry-recognized, nationally portable credentials. A high school diploma or GED is required for participation in the training program. The training will be free of charge and will conclude in a job fair to include local automotive suppliers. Morning and evening classes will be offered.

 To register for an information session call 864-562-4168 or visit onestopcareer.com/registration.aspx.

Orientation dates:

Tuesday August 4, 2009  8am – 9am 10am – 11am 5pm – 6pm 7pm – 8pm

Saturday August 8, 2009  8am – 9am 10am – 11am 12pm – 1pm

Orientation classes will all be held at the Spartanburg Community College Auditorium in the Tracey Gaines building. For directions please call 864-592 – 4600.

 

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