 Luzerne County Community College1333 S. Prospect St. | Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899 | 570-740-0300
TAACCCT Grant Career Programs - Our goal is to get you back to work, fast.
Luzerne County Community College has partnered with several industries in the area to offer streamlined and technologically advanced training programs designed to help you prepare for a new job quickly.
Luzerne County Community College is offering brief courses to train unemployed and underemployed workers for the new jobs that are in demand now. Some courses can be completed as quickly as a few weeks to several months. Through a federal grant, community colleges have developed quick course programs that lead straight to the "jobs of today" in Energy, Advanced Manufacturing and Health Information Management.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Industrial Maintenance Technicians
In strong demand in today's automated workplace. Members of this trade work in industrial plants installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining automated machinery found in an industrial plant, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and robotics.
The aim of this program is to prepare individuals for successful entry-level positions in industry or upgrade their present skills by providing exposure to all aspects of the manufacturing, production and maintenance needs of industry. Students will acquire skills through theory, hands-on experience, and Internships. Three specialized certifications are now available:
• Industrial Electricity
• Industrial Motor Controls
• Programmable Logic Controllers
Certificate in Computerized Numerical Control Technology
In this CNC Certificate Program students will learn the programming, set-up and operation of machine tools, including loading raw stock, start-up procedures, de-bugging of programs, and inspection of parts. Instruction emphasizes hands-on skills.
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Energy
Certificate and Associates Degree Program
Base theories of electricity, household and industrial electrical maintenance and the use of hand and power tools. Practical training on various types of electrical devices and repair and installation work are also included. Upon completion of the program, possible employment positions include electrician's helpers, lineperson's helpers and electrical parts counterperson, or for the more experienced, opportunities as an industrial maintenance or construction electrician, self-employment in residential or commercial wiring or sales representative for an electrical manufacturer or distributor.
Diploma
The diploma in Electrical Construction Technology is designed to provide both theory and practical application of installation and maintenance of electrical fixtures and devices in a single family dwelling.
Solar Energy
Technicians incorporate many traditional technical disciplines like electric motor control, wiring, rotating machines, piping, pumps with more specialized skills in solar technologies like installation, PV and system troubleshooting.
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Health Information Technology
Certificate in Medical Office Specialist
This program is intended to provide a basic knowledge of the medical office. The skills acquired include scheduling patients, preparing patient records, managing financial matters, handling insurance arrangements, and processing correspondence. The student is trained to assist doctors and patients administratively in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals, laboratories or other health service areas.
Certificate in Medical Reimbursement and Coding Specialist
This program is intended to provide a strong foundation in medical reimbursement and coding. The skills acquired include scheduling patients, preparing patient records, managing financial matters, handling insurance arrangements, and processing correspondence. The student is trained to assist doctors and patients administratively in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals, laboratories or other health service areas.
These training courses enable certificate holders to qualify for jobs as
i. Industrial Maintenance Technician
ii. Computer Numeric Controller
iii. Medical Office Specialist
iv. Coding and Reimbursement Professional
v. Electrical Construction worker
vi. Solar Photovoltaic Installer
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Getting Started: Please call our Career Coach,For more information, please contact Melanie Ferris email: mferris@luzerne.edu phone: 570-740-0658
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