HUDSON, NC (August 27, 2021) — Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is now registering for several upcoming courses, including workforce development, career training and personal enrichment. Following is a schedule of upcoming courses:
Free Training for Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s free IMPACT Institute prepares students for entry-level advanced manufacturing jobs and qualifies them for scholarships to continue their education in: Industrial Maintenance, Machining, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering and Welding. Students must be at least 18 and have earned a high school credential. The evening IMPACT Institute meets on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 7 to Nov. 1. The daytime IMPACT Institute meets on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Oct. 4 to Oct. 28. For more information or to register, visit www.cccti.edu/impact or call 828-726-2242.
Manicurist/Nail Technician
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a Manicurist/Nail Technician class Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 7 to Dec. 16, on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The class prepares students to become licensed nail technicians in North Carolina. The cost is $182. For more info or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Furniture Technology Institute: Intro to Upholstery
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Furniture Technology Institute will offer an Upholstery class on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., from Sept. 13 to Dec. 15 in J-118 on the Caldwell Campus. The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become an entry-level upholsterer. In addition, students will learn the soft skills needed for employment. The course includes core skills, training in upholstery manufacturing concepts, tools and safety and training in employability skills, communication, problem solving and critical thinking. The cost of the class is $182. Scholarships are available. For more info or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Electrical Lineworker I
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Electrical Lineworker I Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Oct. 4 to Nov. 17 on the Caldwell Campus. The Electrical Lineworker Institute prepares students for a career as an apprentice for a Journeyman Lineworker. In this program, students will develop the knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair outdoor residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and associated power transmission lines. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Mental Health First Aid
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a Mental Health First Aid course Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. This training will help participants learn to recognize and intervene during a mental health emergency. It is excellent training for human resources professionals, medical professionals, business staff, faith community leaders, law enforcement personnel and educators. The cost of the class is $77 and includes textbook. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Growing Plants in a Greenhouse
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Growing Plants in a Greenhouse class on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Sept. 14 to Oct. 19 on the Caldwell Campus. Students will learn about seed pollination, beginning new plants from cuttings and other non-seed methods, types of pests, soil types, ventilation, humidity levels, watering needs, types of light, temperature control, organic, GMO and non-GMO. The class will also cover keeping popular houseplants healthy through the winter and how to propagate new ones at home or in a home greenhouse. The instructor is Dave Updike. The cost is $112. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.
Massage Therapy Continuing Education Workshops
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will host two Continuing Education Massage Therapy workshops at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir for currently licensed massage therapists to gain credits for their license renewal. Deep Tissue Techniques for Orthopedic Conditions will be offered Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Unlocking Computer Shoulder will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. Eric Stephenson, LMBT, co-founder of imassage, Inc. in Chapel Hill is the instructor for both workshops. The cost for one day is $250. For both days, the cost is $475. Lunch and refreshments are included. For more information or to register, call 828-726-2242.
General Contractor Continuing Education
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a General Contractor Continuing Education class on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Carolina General Statute 87-10.2 requires 8-hours of continuing education every year to renew a contractor license. This course offers the 8-hour renewal class that includes the 2-hour mandatory course produced by the NCLBGC Board with information about changes in the laws and rules and other content applicable to general contracting along with 6 hours of Elective Courses. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to renew their contractor license. Cost for the course is $195. For more information on this course or to register, call 828-726-2242.