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January 19, 2022
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By NEWS-TOPIC STAFF
Jan 17, 2022 Updated 12 hrs ago
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is now registering for several upcoming workforce training courses. For more information on these courses or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Free Training for Advanced Manufacturing Careers — Feb. 7 to Mar. 3, Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — IMPACT Institute prepares students for entry-level advanced manufacturing jobs and qualifies them for scholarships to continue their education in Industrial Maintenance, Machining, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, and Welding. Students must be at least 18 years old and have earned a high school credential. Space for the free course is limited. Classes are free at the Caldwell Campus in Hudson.
Furniture Technology Institute: Intro to Upholstery — Jan. 24 to April 25, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become an entry-level upholsterer. In addition, students will learn the soft skills needed for employment. The course includes core skills, training in upholstery manufacturing concepts, tools and safety, and training in employability skills, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking. Classes are in J-118 on the Caldwell Campus. The cost of the class is $182.
Massage Therapy Course — Feb. 2, 2022 to Feb. 22, 2023, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m and each third Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is designed to prepare students for the certification examination required for the North Carolina licensure application process. The course will include anatomy and physiology, multiple massage styles, multiple therapy styles, ethics, North Carolina laws and regulations, and wellness and self-care. Students who successfully complete this massage therapy training will receive three points toward competitive admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program at CCC&TI. Classes are at the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The cost of the class is $200.
Manicurist/Nail Technician — Jan. 18 to May 20, Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. — The class prepares students to become licensed nail technicians in North Carolina. Classes are at the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The cost of the class is $182.
Electrical Lineworker I — Feb. 21 to May 5, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — The Electrical Lineworker Institute prepares students for a career as an apprentice for a Journeyman Lineworker. In this program, students will develop the knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair outdoor residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems and associated power transmission lines. Classes are at the Caldwell Campus.
General Contractor Exam Prep — Feb. 8 to Apr. 14, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — This 54-hour course prepares students for the General Contractor’s licensing examination. Emphasis is placed on blueprints, laws and regulations, employment security laws, and workers’ compensation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the N.C. Contractor’s licensing examination. Cost for the course is $182