Continuing Education: Business and Industry Training

For more information contact:

Claudine Brown
Business & Industry Training Coordinator
(252) 246-1261
cbrown@wilsoncc.edu

Wilson County Companies Need You!

Free Tuition and Fees to Qualifying Applicants

To determine eligibility contact:

Judy Clayton
Executive Director Volunteer Action Center of Wilson County
(252) 237-7411

or

Margie Norfleet, JobsNOW Coordinator
Wilson Community College
(252) 246-1210
mnorfleet@wilsoncc.edu

Available times for Business and Industry Skills Certificate classes.

Requirements:
  • Tuition and Fees: $192.00
  • Workbook & Supplies: $20.00 appr.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Copy of High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcript must be included when submitting an application. Wilson Community College recognizes diplomas from regionally accredited schools, such as Distance Education and Training (DETC) and/or the Southern Assocation of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
What do all these companies want in a new employee?

They are all looking for skilled employees to manage their sophisticated processes, meet quality standards for products, and show unprecedented precision in performance and measurement.

Become a skilled employee!

Get the tools you'll need to succeed through Wilson Community College’s Business & Industry Skills Certificate Program! Designed to train a world-class workforce right here in Wilson County, this introductory course will provide students with basic technical knowledge in business and industry processes.

Students who successfully complete this course will be granted interviews with local companies for applicable job openings as they become available. Put yourself in the best position to get a good paying job by attending this class.

Topics include:

Specialized Training

Specialized training may be designed for the specific needs of any business or industry. Our staff can arrange classes tailored to address the needs of all kinds of workers, whether it be technical, mechanical, or management skills. We can also assist with understanding and satisfying quality issues and OSHA requirements. Whatever your training need, ask our staff first.

For more information contact:

More than just training. It’s motivating!

Examples of Customized Training Classes:

Industrial Maintenance

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Basic Industrial Electricity

Designed for industrial maintenance mechanics and apprentices to develop basic electrical concepts, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. Textbook required, approximately $120. (4.8 CEU)

Wednesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 25 - December 15
Room A-109 • $137 Fee • Instructor: Milton Jones • Section Number: 13316

Introduction to MIG Welding

Introduction to the practical operation in the use of gas metal arc welding (MIG-microwire-short arc) process. Covers power sources, operation, shielding gases and safe practices. Textbook required. (6.0 CEU)

Mondays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 23 - December 6
Room M-100 • $192 Fee • Instructor: J. W. Flake • Section Number: 13276

Mechanical Print Reading

This 40-hour course is an introduction to blueprint reading and sketching, ANSI and SI metric drafting symbols and standards, as well as drafting terminology. Information on the basic principles of the blueprint, lines, views, dimensioning procedures and notes will also be covered. (4.0 CEU)

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • September 14 - October 26
Room G-124c • $137 Fee • Instructor: Mike Barnes • Section Number: 13319

Pipe Welding

This 60-hour course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile and discontinuities. (6.0 CEU)

Saturdays • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 28 - December 11
Room M-100 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Robert Long • Section Number: 13292


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Industry Training

 

Basics of Tire Manufacturing

This 32-hour course is designed to provide basic preparation for entry-level jobs in the tire manufacturing industry. Textbook and materials approximately $50. Admission by application only; a copy of the student’s high school diploma, GED, or transcript must be attached. Applications available at Wilson Community College, Room B-105. Applicant must be 18 years of age. (3.2 CEU)

Pre-registration required five (5) days prior to first class session.

Classes will be held in Building E, Room 102, and the registration fee is $137.

Dates Time Days Instructor Section Number
9/01 - 9/29 1 - 5 pm M/W Johnson 13293
9/02 - 9/30 6 - 10 pm T/TH Ellis-Lynch 13294
10/04 - 10/27 1 - 5 pm M/W Johnson 13298
10/05 - 10/28 6 - 10 pm T/TH Tucker 13299
11/01 - 11/24 1 - 5 pm M/W Johnson 13300
11/02 - 11/30 6 - 10 pm T/TH Tucker 13302

NOTE: All hiring, scheduling, and compensation for program completers is to be handled directly between the student and the employer. Students are urged to perform due diligence prior to enrolling in the program by requesting information from the company or the Employment Security Commission in order to determine employment eligibility.

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Safety and Certification

Electrician Courses

Each of the following courses offer continuing education credits for electricians.

Electrical Contractor License Renewal

This four-hour course provides electrical contractors with updated information on the latest changes in the National Electric Code, NC Electric Code, and local utility company requirements. The course reviews new materials and procedures, and related code requirements. (0.4 CEU)

Thursday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 12
Room A-114 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Royce Jones • Section Number: 13547

Thursday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • November 11
Room A-114 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Royce Jones • Section Number: 13548

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Grounding & Bonding

Reviews definitions and the purpose of grounding and bonding of electrical systems and equipment; types of installation of grounding electrode systems; sizing of grounding electrode conductor. (0.4 CEU)

Thursday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • October 14
Room A-114 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Royce Jones • Section Number: 13550

Wiring Materials & Methods

Reviews basic wiring materials (raceway and conductor systems); distribution equipment and systems; calculations and sizing of short circuit and overcurrent devices. (0.4 CEU)

Thursday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 9
Room A-114 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Royce Jones • Section Number: 13549

North Carolina Safety Inspection

Prepares auto technicians and service personnel as safety inspectors for motor vehicles. Space limited to 15 students. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (0.8 CEU)

Monday and Wednesday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 13 and 15
Room J-104f • $65 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13523

Monday and Wednesday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • November 15 and 17
Room J-104f • $65 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13524

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OBD Emission Inspection

Prepares auto technicians and service personnel as On Board Diagnostics (OBD) emission inspectors for motor vehicles. Space limited to 15 students. Textbook required. Purchase, read and bring to class. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (0.8 CEU)

Monday and Wednesday • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • October 18 and 20
Room J-104f • $65 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13525

Forklift Operation Training

Course topics include effective operation of a propane-powered industrial fork truck, safe operating procedures, and the understanding of plant regulations as they apply to fork truck operation. Student accident insurance ($2.00) can be purchased through the College at the time of registration. Registration required at least one week prior to scheduled class. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (0.6 CEU)

Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • September 16
Room G-102 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Section Number: 13277

Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • October 14
Room G-102 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Section Number: 13278

Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • November 18
Room E-101 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Section Number: 13279

Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • December 16
Room E-101 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Robert Fulcher • Section Number: 13280

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Wilson Community College, working with area pharmaceutical industries, has developed this 104-hour course to provide basic preparation for entry level operator jobs in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Course competencies include safety, quality, solid dose tableting, coating, and packaging. Math, teamwork, time management and problem solving are incorporated where appropriate in the course.

Students who successfully complete this course will be granted job interviews with local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies for applicable openings.

Requirements: Completed application including documentation of high school diploma, GED, or higher degree; signed agreement form, and documentation of appropriate reading and math college placement test scores. Textbook required. (10.4 CEU)

Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 23 - November 22
Room G-236 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Angela Johnson • Section Number: 13274

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ServSafe Food Service

This 16-hour course is designed to give food handlers the understanding of proper sanitation precautions and point out the results to be expected should these precautions not be taken. Students will study infections and illnesses, proper food-handling techniques, personal hygiene, personal safety, and be made aware of the OSHA regulations. REQUIRED text, Food Safety Management Principles and Exam, should be purchased from the College bookstore; begin reading prior to class. There is a $40 fee for North Carolina certification testing materials which must be paid when registering for the course.

Restaurants should take advantage of this opportunity to receive a two-point bonus on their sanitation inspection grades. NOTE: Effective July, 2009, two points will be deducted from the inspection grade if a person in charge of the facility has not completed an approved ServSafe course. Call (252) 246-1287 to reserve a space. (1.6 CEU)

Sundays • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • October 17 and 24
Location: Police Academy • $65 Fee; $40 Test Fee • Instructor: Georgia Boulo • Section Number: 13275