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Whether you're just getting started, switching careers or sharpening your skills, there are over 900 training programs across all 50 states to help you grow your career in shipbuilding — many that take less than 6 months to complete.
This is a program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair outboard, inboard, and inboard outboard engines; test, maintain and repair steering devices and electrical systems; repair metal, wood and fiberglass hulls and vessel components.This is a career program designed for students to go directly into the labor market upon completion. Although some of the courses in this program will transfer to four-year institutions, this program is not designed to be a transfer program of study; therefore, it is not subject to the terms and conditions of Alabama Transfers state transfer and articulation reporting system.
This 14-week NCCER-accredited course provides foundational training for careers in structural welding, with a focus on marine and industrial applications. Students will learn safety practices related to welding and will gain skills in basic welding processes, including basic drawing elements and features in welding drawings.
This certificate offers course work designed to prepare the student for engineering transfer. Upon completion of the certificate the student can select a pathway in either civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering transfer to a four-year college or university.
The electrical industry is comprised of three branches: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. The industry is changing and becoming more modernized as new energy technologies are developing constantly. The Energy Systems Technology program trains you for entry-level employment in the operation of conventional and renewable power plants, the transmission of power, and the delivery of power to the end user. You will work closely with top-notch faculty who bring years of experience into the classroom. Come study the latest technical and safety aspects of plant operations, and the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technology needed for working in related industrial operations. Marketable skills for this award include: building effective relationships, critical thinking, customer service, initiative, strong work ethic and discipline.
This program offers hands-on instruction in a variety of essential construction trades, including carpentry, interior and exterior wall repair, plumbing systems, rough-ins, troubleshooting, HVAC, and finishing techniques such as ceramic tile installation, spackling, and painting. Students will gain practical experience using tools and equipment specific to each area of construction, preparing them for a range of tasks in the field. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications, including Customer Service Certificate, 10-Hour OSHA Card, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging, and Forklift, ensuring they are job-ready for a successful career in multiple industries.
Train to become an Aerospace Electrical Assembler with Lockheed Martin! Calhoun Workforce Solutions, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, is offering an Aerospace Electrical Assembly Pre-Apprenticeship program. Topics covered will include an introduction to blueprints and schematic drawings, basic math, wire harness assembly, electrical fundamentals, and torque. Successful completers will earn IPC 620 certification, OSHA 10 certification, and J-Standard Module 1 certification and will be guaranteed an employment interview with Lockheed Martin.
The Certificate of Completion in robotics operator prepares the student with basic foundation skills toward earning a degree in automation technology. Students are also able to earn a FANUC Robotics CERT Handling Tool Operations and Programming level 1 certification. This credits earned in this program can be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science in Automation Engineering Technologies with a major in Systems Specialist or Maintenance/Repair.
The process of welding uses heat to permanently bond objects together. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, building and bridge construction, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. The Welding Department at LBWCC prepares students for a broad background in welding with many diverse employment options. The program includes fundamental processes and skills, with an emphasis on students earning nationally-recognized certifications. Program graduates receive instruction in a variety of welding processes, including shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding, as well as visual inspection and blueprint reading.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has replaced the manual drafting process and allows three-dimensional design of parts and components in industries that include automotive, steel, plastics, and more. The designs that CAD operators produce are used to control automated machines through CAM (computer aided machining), so it is an essential skill for the manufacturing process. While many people believe that all manufacturing has moved offshore, Ohio's manufacturing industry -particularly in the CAD/CAM space -is still alive and well. In fact, it offers excellent job opportunities for skilled CAD operators.The Short-Term Computer Aided Design Certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level CAD operator position. It covers fundamental knowledge in the manufacturing process and problem solving as well as hands-on experience with modern equipment.You may choose to continue your education by applying the credits earned in this program to the Computer Aided Design Operator One-Year Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology -Computer Aided Design.
The Industrial Pipefitter program prepares students for entry-level careers in industrial pipe fabrication and installation. Students receive training in screw pipe, socket weld, butt weld, and mechanical joint piping systems while developing hands-on skills used in industrial settings. The program emphasizes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core and Industrial Pipefitter curriculum to support industry-standard training and workforce readiness.
IPC-A-610 certification allows an individual to become IPC certified in the acceptability of electronic assemblies based on topics such as soldering criteria, surface mounting criteria, and jumper wire assembly requirements.
This 990-hour program teaches CNC machine programming and operation while introducing robotic integration, an emerging field transforming modern production. You’ll learn to read blueprints, perform quality checks, set up multi-axis CNC machines, and work with robotic arms, building skills for careers in high-tech manufacturing.
