Workforce Development & Community Education

Training for Business & Industry

Through the Workforce Development and Community Education Department, we offer classes for those seeking a specific skill set without the extended time commitment of completing a degree or certificate. We also develop training in customer specific areas for individuals or groups to help businesses /industries maximize their productivity and profit. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that maximize workforce performance, career development, and self-enrichment.

Registration is going on now for fall classes. Register today!

 
LOCATION

Main Campus: Room 1110
Address: 68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
 
OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
CONTACT US

Telephone: 740.699.3869
 
Offerings include:

• Adult Diploma Program
• Childcare Training
• Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Healthcare Training
• Online Course Offerings
• Online Real Estate
• Safety Training
• Commercial Driver’s License – CDL Training
• Industrial Trades
• Community Education
• TechCred Credentials

Adult Diploma Program

Ohio’s Adult Diploma Program offers a high school diploma to Ohio residents, 22 and older. Graduates of this program will receive a state issued high school diploma as well as credentials and training for an in-demand career field. Choose from manufacturing, medical careers and skilled trades. Best of all, it’s free!

Contract Training

Build your own class! Gather six or more co-workers together and we will deliver classes and/or training just for you. Contact us for a free training assessment.

Childcare Training

• Childcare Training for Type A and Type B Daycare Providers
• Daycare Community Education
• Early Childhood Literacy
• Early Childhood Activities
• Communicable Disease Renewal

Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• American Heart Association Courses
• EMS Continuing Education and Refreshers 
• EMS Initial Training
• EMS – Paramedic Degree
• International Trauma Life Support – (ITLS)
• Firefighter Degree
• Fire Safety Inspector & Hazard Recognition Officer Courses

Healthcare Training

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Program
• State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA)

Online Class Offerings

In addition to classroom based courses, distance learning options are available. These courses are web-based and can be taken at your convenience – all you need is a computer and internet access.

• Education2Go Online Courses

Real Estate

• Home Inspector Training
• Online Real Estate Courses

Safety Training

Customized safety training for business and industry is available for these courses. Training discounts are available for large groups of 12 or more.

• CPR/First Aid
• OSHA Construction Industry Training Program

CDL Training

• CDL Training – Truck Driving Academy 

Industrial Trades

• Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)
• Natural Gas Utility and Pipeline Field Skills Training Program
• Welding

Community Education

• BeCommunity! – Community Education classes that offer flexible and convenient non-credit courses designed to upgrade skills for personal development… or just for fun! All classes are currently virtual and offered through Zoom Video Conferencing.
• SAFESITTER

Ohio TechCred Credentials

• TechCred: Launched by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and the Office of Workforce Transformation, the TechCred program aims to enhance Ohio’s skilled workforce by reimbursing employers who help their employees earn industry-recognized, technology-focused credentials. Boosting Ohio’s manufacturing talent pool is an important goal of the program.