The Adult Education Division of Community Education seeks to serve under-educated adults in Cheshire County through four programs; Adult Basic Education, Alternative Diploma Program, Adult Learner Services, and GED Preparation and Testing. It is the responsibility of the education team to provide adults complete information regarding their education process. The team recognizes that the ultimate goal is the learner's individual satisfaction with regard to his or her secondary education. In addition our contact Jan Barry, Director of Keene Community Education is conducting workforce training. To learn what classes are available please contact Jan directly at, (603)-357-0088.
For the most current information you may contact Jan via email,jbarry@sau29.org
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We are an organization with a culture of innovation that leverages MEP resources in the application of new ideas to clients, products and processes in pursuit of profits.
Competing effectively in the global marketplace of the 21st century requires steady access to information and knowledge applied to innovative strategies. Lots of it. Every day. Whether your customers are across town or across the ocean. That means where you turn for help could be the most crucial business decision you make.
The New Hampshire MEP is part of a nationwide network of technical, manufacturing and business specialists linked together by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); the NH MEP is a unique resource for manufacturing in New Hampshire.
To learn more about New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership,(NH MEP) please visit our website: www.nhmep.org
Nashua Community College- Formally NHCTC Nashua Campus is dedicated to assisting students to meet their career goals by providing associate degrees (2 years) in diverse programs in demand by a variety of industries. The College views learning as a lifelong process and combines academic theory with hands-on experience. Catalogs are available on line by visiting our site; www.nashuacc.edu
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) offers a variety of adult evening courses. We offer many Associate Degree, Certificate, and Diploma programs, as well as special interest and online classes. DCE offers students more flexibility by offering night, weekend and online classes. The faculty is made up of highly qualified instructors with strong professional backgrounds and industrial experience. They impart the high levels of expertise and motivation that put our graduates in demand in local companies. A large number of our students are employed full time and attend the College on a part-time basis. The knowledge and skills gained have enabled many of them to receive promotions and new positions.
Our programs of study are designed to provide:Nashua Community College offers general and customized industry training both on-site at a client's facilities or at the college's state-of-the art facility. Training opportunities provided by Nashua Community College include, but are not limited to, the following:
UNH Professional Development & Training offers over 250 one-day seminars and short Certificate Programs each semester that are designed to provide you with new or advanced career and professional skills. Choose from a variety of fields and earn valuable CEUs (Continuing Education Units) that can be used towards licensure or relicensure in many professions. To request one of our catalogs or special brochures, click here for our online request form or send an email to professional.development@unh.edu or call us at (603) 862-4344. To visit the website for UNH Professional Development &Training please click here.
Safety & Health Council of Northern New England is a not-for-profit, non-governmental accredited chapter of the National Safety Council. The Council serves northern New England with primary focus on the State of New Hampshire. Safety & Health Council of Northern New England also conducts weekly training programs in the areas of OSHA compliance, safety committee leadership skills, written safety plans, first aid, CPR, defensive driving, industrial hygiene, and health studies. A Safety Certificate Program was initiated in 1992 and currently over 250 are enrolled. The Council also conducts a two-day Annual Conference and Exhibition featuring nationally recognized speakers, an extensive exhibit area, 20 breakout sessions, and an awards luncheon honoring the winners of the Annual Governor's Safety Awards contest and graduates of the Safety Certificate Program.
Some of the courses offered through the council are; forklift safety training, defensive driving, standard first aide/CPR and advanced health & safety training techniques. They also have a fantastic catalog full of training materials, first aid kits, and technical publications on variety of standards. If you would like more information or details you may call them directly at (603) 228-1401. To visit their website, please click here.
River Valley Community College is a fully accredited two-year community college providing comprehensive programs of higher education in a student-centered environment. The College offers 37 diverse associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. Continuing education opportunities are also available to meet your career goals. Our main campus is in Claremont with our academic center in Keene.
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) offers affordable and flexible study opportunities for a diverse student population and addresses the needs and demands of the needs and demands of the region concurrently with those of students. DCE offers access to academic, technical, professional, and enrichment courses preparing students for employment and responsible citizenship. DCE offers students more flexibility by providing courses during evening and weekend hours. The Division of Continuing Education also offers distance education opportunities by providing hybrid and 100% online opportunities. Many students choose to pursue their degree through DCE offerings while continuing to work or attend to other obligations
Both credit courses and non-credit workshops are offered throughout the year. Courses range from traditional selections in Computer Science, Humanities, Business, Arts, Mathematics, and Sciences to workshops that include such topics as computer applications, and licensing and recertification courses. Courses and workshops are also customized to meet the diverse needs of the community.
To learn more about customized training for your business please contact James Britton, Director of Continuing Education & Business Training.
James E. Britton, CMBA
CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today announced the start of an advanced manufacturing training program, which will provide 150 displaced workers with an accelerated apprenticeship program and guaranteed jobs in two New Hampshire-based advanced manufacturing companies.
The STAR (Skills Through Apprenticeship and Retraining) program is being founded through a $1.8 million grant awarded to the state from the U.S. Department of Labor.
"Providing advanced training for our workers is one of the best investments we can make in our economy. This program will get displaced workers the skills they need to get good jobs at two of New Hampshire's advanced manufacturing leaders," Gov. Lynch said. "We have made offering additional job training to our workers a priority and this new program will enhance our continuing efforts."
The program offers workers an accelerated, two-year advanced manufacturing apprenticeship while being employed Hypertherm, Inc., of Hanover, or Timken, Inc. of Lebanon. At the same time, these workers will earn college credits from River Valley Community College on Claremont, which can be applied towards an associate's degree.
The workers will also have the opportunity to receive three additional nationally recognized industry certifications.
"River Valley Community College is committed to the creation of education and training that serve the needs of employers, the New Hampshire workforce and the economic development needs of the state and our region. This partnership represents a strategy that builds upon the strengths of the college, our state economic development agencies and the private sector in delivering a truly comprehensive program leading to job placement," said Steve Budd, President, River Valley Community College.
The program is open to workers from New Hampshire and Vermont.
"We are fortunate to have the challenge of expanding our workforce needs to meet growing demand for our products. How well we meet this challenge will be determined by how well we can hire and educate a trained workforce," said Jim Miller, Hypertherm's Business Team Leader for the Mechanized Torch and Consumables Division. "New Hampshire's desire and commitment to recruit and educate CNC machine operators meets a critical need of the Upper Valley business community."
"Timken Aerospace is experiencing tremendous long-term business growth opportunities," said Shaun Branon, Manager of Organizational Advancement for Timken Aerospace. "This program will allow both New Hampshire and Vermont dislocated workers access not only to advanced manufacturing jobs, but also to the benefits of world class education and mentoring during a two year apprenticeship."
"STAR will offer dislocated workers in the North Country and the Upper Valley, as well as other areas of the State, an opportunity for a good job, a good education and national certification in advanced manufacturing," said Dick Anagnost, Chairman of the Workforce Opportunity Council.
"Having skilled and trained workers is very often the determining factor between business success and business failure," said New Hampshire Department of Resources & Economic Development Commissioner George Bald. "This innovative program not only provides dislocated workers with the training they need to develop a solid career track, it also adds to the productivity of the companies who are taking advantage of this great initiative."
Mori Seiki University has announced the launch of Education On Demand, a new and wholly unique approach to applying e-learning to manufacturing. The decision to make courses available online was the result of overwhelming customer demand since Mori Seiki University was established earlier this year.
Courses in Education On Demand are divided between general manufacturing topics and the operation and mastery of specific Mori Seiki machines. The machine-based courses employ fully functional, 3D digital machines. During training, students interact with these machine models just as they would with real, physical machines. This results in an unparalleled level of immersion, keeping students interested in the courses and improving their retention of the material presented.
To offer the highest levels of flexibility, all courses can be started at a student's specific level of expertise and experience. Individuals also move at their own pace throughout the program, avoiding the traditional classroom dilemma of progressing at too slow or fast of a pace for some students. Additionally, comprehensive tests follow each section of a course and students must score 100% to proceed. This guarantees maximum retention of the information being taught.
"As soon as we opened the doors of Mori Seiki University, we were receiving feedback from customers asking us to develop the means for courses to be available to them," says Rod Jones, Chief Learning Officer at Mori Seiki. "Our courses were already very computer intensive and it was not difficult to adapt them for an online environment. Education On Demand allows machine operators to develop additional expertise on whatever schedule works best for them."
In addition to machine-specific courses, classes are also offered on general manufacturing topics. Some of these include lean manufacturing, metrology, manufacturing math, statistical process control and blueprint reading. A list of all current course offerings can be found at www.MSUonDemand.com
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