Programs Include |
Child Care
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Study the techniques and methods for developing language and perceptual skills in young children. Learn how to plan appropriate activities, organize the learning environment and assist young children with the development of self-esteem and self-control. Prepare to work in a child care center or develop your own business. |
Culinary Arts & Management
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Prepare for a career in the high-growth culinary arts industry. Develop skills in both food preparation and management aspects of the field, such as food and beverage cost control, fundamentals of quality and applied nutrition. Gain immediate employment upon completion of the program or enter advanced chef training. |
Diesel Mechanics
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Develop the skills and knowledge needed to be employed as a successful diesel mechanic. Learn to perform routine maintenance checks as well as diagnose problems and make necessary repairs, enabling the vehicle/equipment to be back in use as quickly as possible. |
Esthetician (Skin Care) |
Trained instructors will teach students how to perform various treatments effectively and safely, with some procedures done manually and others with the aid of industry-standard equipment. Topics covered in the classes include: hair removal, wax treatments, basic microdermabrasion, skin analysis, equipment care, and basic make-up techniques. An overview of standard salon/spa procedures is included. |
Golf Operations
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Be part of the growth phase in the golf industry. Specific job opportunities in the area include working for resorts such as The Homestead, The Greenbrier, Snowshoe, and Wintergreen, in jobs such as tournament manager, practice range manager, pro shop operator, facility planner/developer, cart fleet manager, golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, country club manager, and golf marketer/promoter.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) |
Become an HVACR technician and qualify for numerous job openings in residential, commercial or industrial settings. Study topics such as electron theory, current flow, measurement instruments, motors and power distribution. Develop skills in analyzing, testing, servicing, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance. |
Hospitality Services |
Prepare for jobs in the growing field of hospitality. Complete foundation courses and four classes relating to one specialty area of your choice: Golf Operations, Hospitality Management, Recreational Leadership and Turf Management. |
Hospitality Management |
Gain skills in the many aspects of providing excellence in guest services at various types of lodging establishments. |
Information
Systems Technology |
Broaden your job options and train for a high-growth field! Prepare for a career as a computer network technician. Complete courses designed for those seeking various certifications in the IT industry, including A+, Network +, Microsoft Certified Professional, Cisco Network Associate and Microsoft Systems Administrator. |
Massage Therapy |
Complete required courses in massage and bodywork training, musculoskeletal structure/function and health awareness. Learn the business issues related to managing a successful massage therapy business. Prepare for the national certification examination. Work in a variety of settings such as clinics, salons, day spas or full-service resorts. Learn how to successfully operate your own massage therapy business. |
Recreational Leadership |
Learn the skills to properly plan, organize and lead individuals and groups in various outdoor activities to enhance their enjoyment and assure their comfort and safety. |
Truck Driver Training
Certified Driver's License (CDL) |
Join the huge transportation and trucking industries. Billions of dollars worth of goods are transported to consumers each year and trucks continue to be the mode of choice. Top-quality companies offer great employment opportunities for qualified drivers with a CDL. There is a growing demand for qualified truck drivers as businesses grow and large numbers of drivers reach retirement age. |
Turf Management |
Join a growing industry of technicians with expertise in pest management and specialized skills in the growth and care of various types of turfgrass as used in golf courses. Job opportunities in the area include working for resorts such as The Homestead, The Greenbrier, and Snowshoe, and working for private and public golf courses located in Alleghany, Botetourt, and Rockbridge counties, as well as commercial properties that require landscape and turfgrass maintenance. |
Welding
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Master welding processes and procedures and gain the skills needed for various certification tests. Complete a curriculum that includes metallurgy, blueprint reading skills, and applied mathematics for the welding industry. Prepare for jobs in areas such as oxy fuel welding and cutting, metal arc welding, inert gas welding and pipe welding. Join this increasingly complex field that integrates the latest technology into the jobs now needed for a global economy. |
