Westmoreland County Community College

I like the fact that I can get the same education at WCCC as I can at other schools for less money. You get one-on-one attention in the classroom and don't feel like you're lost in the crowd. WCCC has a very comfortable atmosphere that gives you room to grow and develop as a person."

- Angela

Elementary Education Major

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Workforce Development

Build real-world skills for next week’s jobs

Credit & continuing education programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
WCCC’s smaller classes mean more personal attention for you.
Flexible scheduling. Take classes at our Youngwood campus, one of our education centers or online in the comfort of your home.
Quick turnaround. Get in, get the skills you need and get your career going.

Employer Training Grants

Westmoreland County Community College is a partner with the Workforce & Economic Development Network for Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA). WEDnetPA assists those employers who qualify with training for their employees through the Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program. This program is funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development. Companies that qualify can receive up to $450 for Basic Skills Training for eligible employees and up to $850 per employee for Information Technology Training.

Basic Skills Training includes instruction in a variety of entry level and basic skills such as:

Applied Mathematics & Measurement
Business Operations
Computer Training - Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Access
Product & Process Control
Manufacturing Fundamentals - tooling, grinding, soldering, blueprint reading, etc.
Workplace Health & Safety

Information Technology Training is comprised of specific high-level computer skills and Advanced Manufacturing skills dependent on the type and scope of the business. Some types of training include:

Database Development
E-Commerce
Website Design & Development
Computer Programming & Software Development
Network Administration & Technology Support
Applied Manufacturing Technologies such as CAD/CAM, PLCs and other higher end skills

To find out if your company qualifies for the WEDnetPA Grant, contact James H. Hayes, Director/Workforce & Economic Development, at 724-925-4090 or hayesj@wccc.edu

High Priority Occupations – Train at WCCC

To compete in today’s global economy, businesses need a skilled workforce, and our citizens need increasingly higher levels of skills and knowledge. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s new workforce development strategy seeks to target education and training dollars to High Priority Occupations. High Priority Occupations are defined as job categories that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and are most likely to provide family sustaining wages. Westmoreland County Community College is offering many of these courses through our continuing education certificate programs. These courses include:

Act 120 -Municipal Police Officers’ Training
AutoCAD
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
(EMT-B)
Medical Insurance Billing
Medical Transcription

National Registry EMT Paramedic (NREMTP)
Nurse Aide
Nursing Reactivation
Pharmacy Technician
Welding

Professional Development Courses

In partnership with DDI, courses are offered in leadership, workforce, teams and customer service.

Foundation Courses
Essentials of Leadership
Supporting Leadership
Development

Coach and Develop for Results
Coaching for Success
Coaching for Improvement
Managing Performance Problems
Adaptive Leadership
Developing Others

Drive Performance
Setting Performance Expectations
Coaching for Success
Reviewing Performance Progress
Achieving Your Leadership
Potential

Influence through Personal Power
Influential Leadership

Inspire Loyalty & Trust
Motivating Others
Building an Environment of Trust
Retaining Talent
Resolving Conflict
Leading Change
Adaptive Leadership
Getting Started as a New Leader

Manage Work
Delegating for Results
Rapid Decision Making
Getting Started as a New Leader

Partner Within & Across Teams
Launching a Successful Team
Leading High-Performance Teams
Making Meetings Work
Reaching Agreement
Building Winning Partnerships
Influential Leadership
Adaptive Leadership

Customized Training

In today’s demand driven workplace, companies need to upgrade skill sets and develop their talent. Let us help you design a training program that will maximize employee effectiveness and productivity.Westmoreland County Community College is well-known for flexible schedules, knowledgeable staff, convenient training sites including on-site, and superior customer service. We serve companies and organizations by providing high-quality, affordable training.

Manufacturing Basic Machining Blueprint Reading CNC/CAD/CAM Ergonomics and Proper Lifting Forklift Training Geometric Tolerancing Industrial Hydraulics ISO 9000 Basics Lean Manufacturing PLC Soldering Welding	Computers Access Computer Basics Computer Programming Excel Dreamweaver Linux Operating System Networking Outlook PowerPoint Project Visio Windows Word
Health & Safety CPR, AED, and Heartsaver First Aid Crane Safety Lockout/Tagout OSHA Private Security Training Training for Healthcare Professionals Emergency Medical Services	Business Business Continuity Business Writing Communicating Effectively Customer Service Skills Decision Making/Facilitating Leadership & Supervisory Skills Project Management Six Sigma Team Building

For customized training, contact:
James H. Hayes
724-925-4090
Fax 724-925-4294
hayesj@wccc.edu

Join Our Team

Our Workforce Development Center employs qualified professionals as
trainers in high-demand job skills. We are looking for instructors for:

A+ Certifications
AutoCad
Basic Machining
Crane Safety/OSHA
Electronics
Emergency Medical Services
Forklift Training
Healthcare Professions

If you are interested in becoming an instructor on an as-needed basis, contact:
James H. Hayes
724-925-4090
Fax 724-925-4294
hayesj@wccc.edu