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This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the machinist operations career field. This program teaches the fundamental skills needed to operate and set up printers through classroom theory and hands-on laboratory instruction.

Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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.

The Engineering Graphics and Design Technology program provides the technical training for students to interpret and produce engineering and architectural graphics and data. Students are eligible for this certificate after completing the first three semesters of a Drafting and Design Technology AAS degree. 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.

The Electrical Technology AAS Degree prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment and advancement inthe electrical field. Emphasis is placed on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. Curriculum coursework covers basic electrical theory, residential and commercial wiring, safety, the National Electrical Code, and blueprint reading. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises in the operation of electrical systems through fusion-splicing, mock wiring of commercial and residential systems. This program may be completed at the Harrisburg Campus through on-campus/inperson instruction.

This program is designed to prepare students for Siemens Mechatronics certification.

Mechanical engineering technologists participate in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of industrial machinery, consumer products, engines and other equipment. Virginia Peninsula’s Mechanical Engineering Technology associate of applied science program emphasizes the application of scientific and engineering principles. The curriculum is grounded in math, science and engineering principles with practical lessons in computer-aided drawing and design, composite materials, hydraulics and other technical areas.

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Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Collision ITo kick off this phase, you will learn safe, proper use of the tools of the trade. You will then move into MIG welding on steel and aluminum in multiple positions, then cosmetic repair such as repairing dents, panel restoration, sanding, and finishing.Learn proper worker protection, including following regulations and PPE in the shop; this will be applied throughout the entirety of the programUnderstand proper tool selection for vehicle repairGain hands-on experience in vertical, horizontal, and overhead MIG welding steel and aluminum to I-CAR standardsPractice cosmetic repair: Including straightening dents with various tools and equipment, applying plastic body filler, and sanding and finishingRemove and replace bolted-on partsCollision IIIn this phase, you’ll gain an understanding of ABS and traction control systems, as well as learn about ADAS (advanced drivability assist systems), suspension systems, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, adhesive bonding, and structural measuring and straightening. You will practice skills required for collision repair to help you stand out and succeed in your future career.Develop advanced welding: we teach proper sectioning techniques and procedures for OEM panel replacements, quarter panels, rocker panels, and A- or B- pillarsStudy structural diagnostics and practice measuring of a vehicle on a frame rackLearn airbag theory and diagnostics of airbag systemsRemove and replace the windshield and back glass of a vehicleRemove and replace door skinsPractice aluminum welding and panel repairRefinishing IYou will begin with basic instruction in surface preparation and masking, then move on to spray gun operation, understanding paint products, and their use, and paint mixing and application. These paint techniques can be used on a variety of vehicles such as automotive, aviation, and boating.Focus on proper worker protectionGain experience in surface prep and maskingLearn about paint products and their usagePractice spray gun operation: learning how to adjust air pressure, fluid delivery, and diagnose paint gun problemsMix paint to proper paint codePerform a complete refinish on a vehicle: learn to identify dents and flaws in paint, properly sand a vehicle, and wash and prep a vehicle for complete repaintDetail a vehicle before delivery to the customerRefinishing IIYou will finish the course learning about damage analysis, utilizing estimating systems, plastic reconstruction, spot repairs and blending techniques, corrosion protection and automotive foams, and opportunities for live work. The refinishing part of our Collision/Refinishing Technology program will help you stand out to employers and succeed in your career.Practice sanding and polishingUnderstand the uses and application of tri-coat finishesPerform damage analysis and estimatingPerform plastic and bumper repairsDevelop color matching and blending techniquesLearn to vinyl wrap

This pathway is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in aerospace engineering. Requirements vary among institutions. The following program is a composite of the requirements of the first two years of the baccalaureate degree at most four-year institutions. Students should have successfully completed a minimum of four units of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and three units of science in biology, physics and chemistry.

As part of the Connecticut College of Technology (COT), the Technology Studies A.S. degree provides the knowledge and skills within specific high-demand technology fields. The program consists of lecture and lab course work in engineering, technology, industrial technology, mathematics, sciences, and foundational requirements that provide a solid comprehensive background for continuation in a four-year technology degree program or entry into the workforce. Upon completion of a Technology Studies A.S. degree, students can transfer to Central CT State University or the University of Hartford to complete designated B.S. degrees.