Workforce Development

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Airframe Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Airframe phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.

The 128-clock hour Aviation Maintenance course is designed to prepare individuals with civilian or military experience for the Federal Aviation Certification of Power Plant Technician. Coupling classroom discussions and shop exercises, the individual will become competent in the Power Plant phase of Certification in FAA Regulated Aircraft Maintenance.

This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, (2019 edition; Chapters 4 and 5) and NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 edition; Chapters 4, 5, 6.2, and 6.6). In addition, this series will include the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) training, the Mayday and Firefighter Safety and Survival segments, as well as the Emergency Medical requirements found in Chapter 6 of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.

Do you have a taste for savory breads or need to satisfy a sweet tooth? In this class, you will learn how to make breads like Baguettes and Focaccia, as well as classic French desserts such as Madeleine cookies and a Crème Brûlée. Mayte, owner of Mayte Sweet’s, opens her bakery kitchen to teach you how to prepare these wonderful French treats. Enjoy a personalized baking experience in Mayte’s bakery with a class size of only 6 students. Then, share your amazing French treats with friends and family. You will be amazed at how this class can elevate your baking skills and bring your entertaining to a new level!

Elevate your baking skills and bring your entertaining to a new level! In this class you will learn how to prepare Pàte Sucree (Sugar Dough), Tart au Citron, Crostata Italiana, Lemon Curd, and Italian Meringue. Mayte, the owner of Mayte Sweets, will guide you as you make classic French Lemon Tarts with Meringue, and a crostata (baked Italian pie) in her bakery kitchen. Enroll to enjoy this personalized baking experience with a class size of only 6 students. Then, impress your friends and family with the delightful traditional French and Italian treats that you made yourself!

Have you always wanted to learn French? Did you know that English owes nearly half its vocabulary to French so you’ll be able to recognize many words without realizing it? This course introduces the French language to adult learners and is conducted in dual French and English by your instructor over a course of 12 weeks. Sessions include learning techniques with the adult in mind, relying on words common to both French and English. You will practice conversations and selecting the right expressions for personal needs for travel, business, friendship, and culture. Join us and learn a new skill while having a lot of fun!

This class will teach you how to prepare fruit tarts and an apple tartlet. Mayte, the owner of Mayte Sweets will guide you to make Pàte Brisée and Pàte Sucree dough, as well as a delicious pastry cream. Enjoy a personalized baking experience in Mayte’s bakery with a class size of only 6 students. Then, share your amazing French treats with friends and family. You will be amazed at how this class can elevate your baking skills and bring your entertaining to a new level! Join us!

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for heavy systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of heavy truck systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure,diagnose problems, and repair heavy truck systems.

This course introduces the theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for heavy systems. Emphasis is placed on safety, the theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding of heavy truck systems according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure,diagnose problems, and repair heavy truck systems.

Welcome to ’How to Use Watercolor Paints! You will create four watercolor greeting cards by the end of the course. Four sets of high- quality Strathmore cards and envelopes will be supplied by the instructor. Please bring: .Watercolor set: Prang Oval-16 Pan Watercolor Paint Set .Paintbrush set (Amazon or Hobby Lobby) .Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 .Basic #2 school pencil or drawing pencil .Micro outlining pen (no bleed) .Kneaded eraser .Watercolor Sketch Book for practicing .Bucket or small container to hold all your painting supplies .2 small glasses or jars (one to rinse brushes in; one for clean water) .A glass jar or metal container to hold your brushes (always store tip up) .Paper towels (about 20 sheets or 1 roll) .Small spray bottle for water Optional: Ruler, old toothbrush, white crayon, sea salt/regular table salt (¼ cup of each), plastic wrap, Q-Tips (1 dozen), Cotton balls (1 dozen), hair dryer

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework and the content of the instructional materials will focus on computer use skills as it relates to: 1) developing basic keyboarding, wordprocessing and Internet skills, 2) learning technology-based job search strategies to include the use of social networking, 3) applying for employment online, and 4) accessing governmental and education resources and services.

The Basic Hydraulics training course covers hydraulic principles of mechanical maintenance, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. This hydraulics course covers a variety of cylinders and training on hydraulic system components. This course has no prerequisites.

The Basic Hydraulics training course covers hydraulic principles of mechanical maintenance, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. This hydraulics course covers a variety of cylinders and training on hydraulic system components. This course has no prerequisites.

This course introduces students to troubleshooting techniques on hydraulics systems and how to logically and systematically isolate faults and failures within a hydraulics system. Students will use maintenance manuals and troubleshooting techniques to discover faulty components in the hydraulic system. This course has no prerequisites.

This course is a 40-hour designed to provide training in topics related to criminal investigation. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling, and developing and managing confidential sources. This course is fee waivered to all sworn and or affiliated Law Enforcement Officers.

This class will give you an introduction to the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL), including an overview of ASL history and culture. You will learn finger spelling, numbers, phrases, and expressions. This class is recommended for those who have little to no knowledge of sign language, and it will be voiced.