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SUSCC Home Page INTERNET Update for
INDUSTRY TRAINING Site
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Bud Edwards, Associate Dean of Technology
334-745-6437, ext 5380 or bedwards@suscc.edu
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TRAINING FOR EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (TEBI)
The Training for Business and Industry (TEBI) and Workforce Development Department has a three-fold mission. First, it is set up to use the resources of the college whenever possible or to bring in resources as needed to assist in the training of local business and industry personnel. This “customized” training is set up specifically to meet the needs of an individual industry or to meet the needs of a similar industrial unit within a group of industries. Whatever it takes to enhance the knowledge and workability for the local industry, SUSCC’s TEBI department is a dedicated partner in conjunction with all the instructional units of the school to enhance the workforce development process of the community and to continue the economic growth of our community.
The second part of the Department’s mission is the Workforce Development Department (WDD). One portion of the mission is to assist non-traditional college students in obtaining basic and/or occu¬pational skills training necessary to obtain an entry level job in the shortest period possible. The Workforce Development Department’s goal is to work with individual students to meet their specific occupational needs while maintaining the College’s educational standards.
The Department is set up to assist any student who may not be able to enroll in technical/occu¬pational programs through normal registration and enrollment procedures. These programs are non-credit, non-degree awarding programs. Students who complete one of the Department’s short-term, non-credit occupational training courses may later be allowed to enroll for credit programs once they meet normal enrollment standards. In addition, a student may take a challenge exam or have their non-credit work professionally evaluated in order to obtain credit for course work already taken. The WDD works in conjunction with existing Technical Division programs to assist students in receiving occupational training. Classes may be offered on campus or off-site depending upon curricula content and occupational demand.
The third part of the WDD’s mission is Adult Education which is explained below.
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Business and Industry Training (short-term and on-going)
Working in conjunction with local Region 8 Business and Industry partners, SUSCC TEBI staff will develop individualized training plans to meet the needs of the specific company in order to meet that company’s training requirements. Normally these training plans are already available from training plans developed by the Alabama College System and can be taken “off the shelf”. In some cases, slight modifications may have to be made to meet specific requirements and that is not a problem. There are occasions in which the TEBI staff, business/industry staff, and instructional staff may have to combine their collective knowledge and build a “customized” training unit from scratch.
In many cases the training developed for a company or group of companies may be developed as an on-going training process, taking place at two or three day intervals over several weeks with an extended break and then taking place again at the companies’ request. Then again it may be a one time, short-term training plan with no plans of any further follow on training. In either case, the SUSCC TEBI staff is at Business and Industries’ disposal to assist in their increased training needs and productivity.
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Certification/Credentialing Testing and Assessments
Southern Union offers occupational certification for many technical occupations. This is offered through the TEBI department in conjunction with the Technical Division and the many credentialed Instructors that it has on staff. Appointment can be made by either going to the specific Technical Instructor or by contacting the TEBI office at 334-745-6437, ext 5490 or jprickett@suscc.edu.
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ADULT EDUCATION Dawn Smith, Coordinator |
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Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) administers the East Central Ala-bama Adult Education (AE) Program in cooperation with the Chambers County, Clay County, Lee County, Randolph County, Auburn City, Opelika City, and Roanoke City school systems, and the Achievement Center/Easter Seals programs. For the convenience of the program’s customers, classes are offered both during the day and evening hours and are provided free of charge within the service area. Adult Education classes are twelve (12) weeks in length and begin as published in the AE section of the semester schedule. Customers are encouraged to contact AE staff prior to the beginning of a term for registration and pre-test instructions.
A comprehensive assessment is provided to assist customers in determining their edu-cational needs/goals with programs individualized to meet those stated needs/goals. The components of the AE program include:
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Academic Enhancement
Adult Secondary Education
GED Preparation
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Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
Literacy and Family Literacy
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In partnership with Alabama’s Career Center System, SUSCC operates an Adult Educa-tion/GED Center on the Opelika Campus located in Building T-8. The AE facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, on Fridays from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, and on Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM for the convenience of our students/customers. The Adult Education department can be reached at 334-745-6437, ext. 5314, by FAX at 334-749-4369 or by email at mlaw@suscc.edu.
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Ready-to-Work (RTW)
Ready-To-Work (RTW) is an introduction to industry and manufacturing program of up to 200 contact hours designed to assist students obtain the necessary skills that will prepare them for the manufacturing industry. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and every other Friday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Ready-To-Work classes are located within the Adult Education building on the Opelika campus and are scheduled on an open entry-open exit basis. There is no charge for these classes. If students meet the standards established for this class, they are awarded the Alabama Certified Worker Certificate at the end of the program. In order to obtain the Alabama Certified Worker Certificate, each student must have a 95% attendance and punctuality rating for the class, pass all in class tests, obtain at least a 70% on the Ala-bama Certified Worker Examination, attain a minimum WorkKeys Assessment Level 3, and perform academically at the 10th grade or above as determined by the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE).
The program design includes the development of work ethics; organizational skills; workplace attitude; workplace motivation; problem solving skills; workplace behaviors; manufacturing knowledge and skills; computer skills; job acquisition skills; and aca¬demic enhancement. As part of the class, placement assistance will be offered through the Opelika Career Center with job search activities offered in their Resource Room and assistance from their staff. As much as possible, employers will be invited to talk with the class about their businesses and job opportunities. The RTW staff can be reached at 334-745-6437, ext 5376, by FAX at 334-745-4216, or by email at clazzari@suscc.edu.
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SKILLS TRAINING |
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Non-credit Occupational Skills Training
Occupational skills training programs offered by this Department or in conjunction with the Technical Division consists of non-credit short-term (six to twenty-six weeks) oc¬cupational programs designed to meet a very specific need of students or to more in-depth training programs (up to fifty-two weeks) to give students a broader knowledge of the occupational field. The following training programs are offered:
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| Automotive Collision Repair: |
Automotive Service Technician: |
Structural Repair Asst.
Paint Prep Asst.
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Brake/Steering & Suspension Tech.
Drive Train Technician
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| Engineering Graphics & Design: |
Heating & Air Conditioning: |
| Basic Machine Drafter
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Air Conditioning Technician Asst.
Refrigeration Technician Asst.
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| Industrial Electricity/Electronics: |
Machinist Technology: |
Electrician’s Helper
Industrial Maintenance |
Machinist’s Apprentice
Machinist’s Asst.
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| Welding Technology: |
Office Information Careers Technology |
Welder Combination
Welder I and II
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For those applicants interested in these programs, please can contact either the Opelika Career Center at 334-749-5704 or the SUSCC Workforce Development (WD) office at 334-745-6437, ext 5490, or contact Janie Prickett at jprickett@suscc.edu.
For those students who qualify for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) assistance program, eligibility determination, assessment, determination of occupational training needs, determination of financial assistance needs, supportive services needs and refer¬rals, program enrollment, case management, job placement assistance, and follow-up assistance will be handled by the Opelika CareerLink located in the Opelika Ca¬reer Center on Frederick Road. For WIA and private pay students, initial registration and program explanation are initiated at the CareerLink. Both types of students complete enrollment and payment of tuition and fees on the College campus beginning at the WD Office. Private-pay students must pay their tuition and fees up front to hold a slot in a particular program. Tuition and fees for these programs depend upon the program developed for the student, but in most cases, the tuition is comparable to that charged to full-time students within the same technical/occupational program. Employ¬ment placement services for all students are provided at no cost through partnerships with the Opelika Career Center.
Although students are encouraged to complete high school or get a GED, it is not a requirement for entrance into the WD programs. Nor is the “Ability-to-Benefit” assessment required for enrollment. However, it is important to remember that more and more companies are requiring a high school diploma or GED as a minimum standard for employment or continued employment.
Depending upon the program and program circumstances, classes begin on the first and third Monday of each month. The Associate Dean of Technology and Instructor coordinate the start date, the Dean or his representative notifies the CareerLink, and the CareerLink notifies the student for WIA or TRA funded students.
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Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training
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The SUSCC Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Program is a six-week, highly intensive occupational training program with the end result being employment in the field. A student enrolls in this class with the intention of getting his or her Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and going to work as a Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver. If you have NO intention of going to work in the field, this program is NOT for you, this is a “Job Oriented” training program.
The class meets Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM. Each student is expected to be in class and ready to begin at the appointed time. Attendance is a necessity in this program. Absenteeism and tardiness cannot be tolerated in the class. This is due in part because of the shortness of the class but also because the industry does not tolerate absenteeism or tardiness when it comes to deliveries or coming to work. If you have to be out for some “excellent” reason, advise your instructor at least a day ahead of the scheduled appointment. It is imperative that you be in class everyday and on time.
The Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training class is located in Classroom #2 of the Industry Training Center on the Opelika Campus. Contact Barry Crenshaw or Mike Kiser at 334-745-6737, ext 5385, or at barry.crenshaw@suscc.edu or mike.kiser@suscc.edu for more information. Or you can contact Mark Wade at the Opelika Career Center at 334-749-5704.
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Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training 2009 - 2010 Schedule:
August 03, 2009 – September 11, 2009
September 14, 2009 – October 23, 2009
October 26, 2009 – December 04, 2009
January 05, 2010 – February 12, 2010
February 15, 2010 – March 26, 2010
March 29, 2010 – May 07, 2010
May 10, 2010 – June 18, 2010
June 21, 2010 – July 30, 2010
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Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training 2010-2011 Schedule:
August 2, 2010 - September 10, 2010
September 13, 2010 - October 22, 2010
October 25, 2010 - December 10, 2010
January 10, 2011 - February 18, 2011
February 21, 2011 - April 1, 2011
April 4, 2011 - May 13, 2011
May 16, 2011 - June 24, 2011
June 27, 2011 - August 5, 2011 |
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Office Careers Information Technology Training |
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The SUSCC Office Careers Information Technology Program is a non-credit, open entry/open exit self-paced occupational training program with the end result of obtaining employment in the field. This is a “Job Oriented” training program. The program is modularized with different skills areas. All students begin with the Receptionist or Data Entry Clerk certificate and work into other certificates that meet his or her individual employment goal. Goals are individualized and realistic. Not everyone can complete the whole program, nor should he or she try to do so.
The class meets Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM. Each student is expected to be in class and ready to begin at the appointed time. One of the goals of this program is to teach responsibility for attendance and tardiness on the job. The program treats the classroom as a job oriented setting. If a student has to be out for some reason, it is the student’s responsibility to advise the instructor at least a day ahead of the scheduled appointment, just as an employee would have to do in the work place. It is imperative that the student be in class everyday and on time.
The Office Careers Information Technology class is located in Classroom #1 of the Technology Building on the Opelika Campus. Contact the Instructor, Ms. Cydney Mathews at 334-745-6737, ext 5326 or cmathews@suscc.edu for more information, or you can contact Ms. Barbara Pitts at the Opelika Career Center at 334-749-5704.
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Inventory Clerk
Data Entry Clerk
Receptionists
Administrative Assistant I
Medical Office Assistant
Administrative Assistant II
Legal Office Assistant
General Accounting Clerk
Computer Operator
Executive Admin. Assistant
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Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2211
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1701 LaFayette Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6437
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321 Fob James Drive
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 756-4151
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