Piedmont Community College (PCC) has many short-term courses that offer certification and the possibility for a career change or advancement. The following courses begin in the month of April that could position someone with the opportunity to obtain new employment. For more information on specific areas visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs. Scholarship funds are available.
TECHINCAL & MANUFACTURING:
Certified Logistics Technician
Earn four credentials: Certified Logistics Associate, mid-level Certified Logistics Technician, OSHA 10, and OSHA forklift. Course graduates have the opportunity to interview with local employers looking to hire.
- $180 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- April 4 – May 5, Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
HEALTH CARE:
Gain practical applications for this career, including preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management, as you prepare for the National Board exam.
- $312.75 registration fee – includes textbook (scholarship funding available)
- April 11 – June 10, Hybrid
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu for a detailed schedule
Train to assist in quality pharmacy operational procedures. Graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification exam and have the option to submit an application ($189) to participate in Work-Based Learning Internship program with national affiliation partners like CVS and Walgreens, or local pharmacy operations.
- $180 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- April 13 – July 13, Monday/Wednesday, 7 – 10 p.m.
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medication Technician for Unlicensed Personnel
This program prepares unlicensed personnel to take the North Carolina Adult Care Medication Test that enables them to give medications in adult care homes, assisted living facilities and group homes.
- $70 registration fee
- April 25 – May 3, Monday – Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR (Career Step)
Approved by the National Healthcareer Association, Career Step’s curriculum includes training on Microsoft Office software and prepares you to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. With Career Step’s affordable tuition, you get a quality online education with one-on-one support from dedicated instructors and graduate support advisors.
- $180 registration fee + cost of NHA Board Exam (scholarship funding available)
- April 28 – September 21
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
EMT Online (Continuing Education): Musculoskeletal Trauma
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) online Con Ed program is designed to continue emergency medical training at a basic level. Courses can be used to maintain First Responder, EMR, and EMT certifications. These courses will also be available at your local fire department/ rescue squad.
- April 1–30
- Online
- Contact heather.franklin@piedmontcc.edu
CAREER ADVANCEMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT:
Be on your way to a new career that currently offers abundant job openings locally and across the nation. Just think – only five-weeks to a new, good paying career!
- $2,324.75 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- April 22 – May 20, Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Truck Driver Training Lot in Roxboro
- Contact walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
Notary Public Education – offered monthly
The Notary Public course covers information for you to be able to apply for North Carolina Notary Public commissions. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and speak and write English.
- $70 registration fee
- April 4 & 6, Monday & Wednesday, 6 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
Defensive Driving – offered monthly
This National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving course allows qualified drivers the chance to earn a reduction on a traffic infraction upon completion.
- $99 registration fee
- April 12, Tuesday, 6–10 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact: benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
Online, 6-week classes with LIVE instructors offered monthly – that’s Ed2Go! Did we mention there’s over 100 courses available and they begin at only $70 per course?
- Starting at $70
- Online
- Visit www.piedmontcc.edu/ed2go/ for the full catalog of courses
FREE PROGRAMS:
Employability Lab
This open lab provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. Receive career counseling to make appropriate decisions about careers preferences, assessment of current skill levels related to their career choice, and training in the skill area in which remediation is needed. A formal assessment will determine skill appropriateness and identify employment opportunities.
- Person County Campus, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus, Monday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Contact walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
Piedmont Community College Locations:
Person County Campus: 1715 College Drive, Roxboro
Caswell County Campus: 331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center: 105 North Main Street, Roxboro
Visit us online at www.piedmontcc.edu to view all program options.
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