Workforce Development

Workforce Development
Issue 4
Fall 2011—Spring 2012 Newsletter
RTW program provides students with employability skills
Fall 2011
Enrollment
Continuing Education 343
Training for Existing
Business & Industry
88
TOTAL: 431
WorkKeys
Individuals Tested
21
CRC Certificates Issued
The LBWCC—Luverne Center held a ceremony on October 12, 2011 to recognize the accomplishments of individuals who participated in the college’s Ready to Work program during the 2010-2011 program year. From left to
right: Tyra Rayborn, guest speaker RTW & LBWCC graduate; Daphne Moon; Herald Taylor, RTW Instructor, Corissa Dixon; Vonita Rogers; Lavern Shatteen; Jandalyn Barber; Audrey Rogers; Cassandra Barber; Jimmy Hutto,
Associate Dean of Adult Ed and Workforce Dev.; Armestine Graham; Danny Duncan; Laura Elliott, LBWCC
Luverne Center Director; La Don Stevens; Lorraine Powell; and Bernie Sullivan, Mayor of Brantley. Ready to Work
is designed to provide the entry-level skills required for employment with many Alabama businesses and industries. The program is conducted in a professional, workplace environment where students receive free training in
WorkKeys, computer skills, workplace behavior, problem solving, manufacturing, interview skills, and much
more! Successful completers receive an Alabama Certified Worker Certificate from AIDT as well as an Alabama
Career Readiness Certificate. These credentials document an individuals job skills and show employers what they
can do. Classes are available Monday—Wednesday, 8 am until 2 pm at the Luverne Center. To learn more, contact the Luverne Center at (334) 335-2187.
Gold
1
Silver
12
Bronze
2
education works.
TO LOCATE A CLASS NEAR YOU
High-tech simulators used in training for healthcare providers
Wayne Godwin is pictured with local healthcare providers who recently
completed the ITLS Provider Course held on LBW’s Andalusia Campus.
(334) 493-5344
LBWCC is authorized by the American Heart Association to offer
continuing education courses in CPR, ECG Recognition, International
Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),
and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Wayne Godwin, who
serves as the coordinator for LBWCC ‘s American Heart Association
Community Training Center, recently completed intensive training on
two adult and one infant SimMan 3G simulators for student training in
health science programs. These simulators have enabled LBWCC to
expand its training capabilities for healthcare providers by practicing all
areas of patient care. The simulators mimic human medical conditions
through changeable bowel, heart and lung sounds. They can be programmed to have seizure activity and pupils that dilate and constrict.
They also have bleeding wound capacity and recognize medication
injections, making adjustments according to an action taken. The adult
simulators can speak pre-programmed phrases or can be directed in
speech from an instructor. For more information about LBWCC’s
American Heart Community Training Center, contact Wayne Godwin at
(334) 881-2210 or [email protected].
Jimmy Hutto
Laura Elliott
Jennifer Maxwell
Wayne Godwin
Cindy Green
Gail Jones
Associate Dean AE & WFD
Luverne Center Dir.
AE & WFD Specialist
Andalusia—Con Ed
MacArthur—Con Ed
WorkKeys Facilitator
(334) 493-5347
(334) 335-2187
(334) 493-5315
(334) 881-2210
(334) 493-5344
(334) 493-5352
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Aikido Workshop held on the Andalusia Campus
Students from North Carolina, Texas, Florida and Alabama gathered on LBWCC’s Andalusia Campus Saturday, September 17,
2011 for an all-day Aikido Workshop led by Aikido master Sensei Roy Suenaka. This marked the first Aikido seminar to be held
in the state of Alabama. Suenaka is an eighth degree black belt in both Aikido and karate in addition to several degrees in other
forms of martial arts. A course in Aikido is offered each semester on the Andalusia Campus. The Spring 2012 class will be offered January 9—May 9, 2012 each Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 pm—8:15 pm under the instruction of Dr. Herb Riedel.
For more information or to register, contact Wayne Godwin at (334) 881-2210 or [email protected].
Community visits the Luverne Center
LBWCC’s Luverne Center displayed a Jack-OLantern Tree for the community to enjoy on October
25, 2011. Pictured are Lacey and Landon Kelley
along with their aunt, Ashley Meadows.
Beginner and Advanced Computer courses offered
Computer training is offered by LBWCC’s Continuing Education Program on the MacArthur Campus and at the Luverne Center.
Classes are scheduled for Spring 2012 for beginners and advanced
students. For more information see page 4 of this newsletter.
Basic Welding for Farm and Home
LBWCC’s MacArthur Campus in Opp will offer a Basic Welding Course for Farm and Home
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m., January 31 – March 1, 2012. Classes will be held in
the Welding Department on the MacArthur Campus. The goal of this course is to provide
students the opportunity to learn basic welding and cutting skills in order to complete minor
repair and/or fabrication projects around the farm or home. The course includes instruction in
basic MIG welding (GMAW), basic stick welding (SMAW), and basic oxyfuel cutting
(OFC). Emphasis will be placed on individual student needs and assisting students in obtaining the desired basic skills that interest them most.
The cost of the course is $225 per participant. Students will need to provide their own
personal protective equipment and tools for this course. This includes: welding hood/helmet,
safety glasses, welding gloves, cutting goggles, long sleeve shirt or leathers, long pants,
leather boots or work shoes, chipping hammer, wire brush and tape measure. Space is limited. Students may register in person in the Student Services Office Monday – Thursday, 8
am – 5 pm or Friday, 8 am – 12 noon. For more information call (334) 493-5344.
Academic Year 2010-2011 Enrollment Numbers are in
On-Line Courses
Available
Fall 2010—Spring 2011—Summer 2011
Training for Existing Business and Industry
Total AY 2010-2011
Continuing Education
Total AY 2010-2011
Community Education
Total AY 2010-2011
TOTAL Students Enrolled Con Ed, TEBI, Comm Ed
TOTAL Businesses Served AY 2010-2011
TOTAL Adult Ed Enrollment AY 2010-2011
TOTAL GED’s Earned AY 2010-2011
384
898
394
1676
17
365
63
View a Free Demo
or Learn More at:
www.ed2go.com/lbwcc/
(334) 493-5344
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Governor Bentley Tags the ACCS Office of Workforce Development
as the “Governor’s Office of Workforce Development”
Dr. Amy Brabham was appointed as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce
Development on August 1,
2011.
Previously Brabham
served as associate director for
Business and Education Services in the Governor’s Office of
Workforce Development.
In his continuing effort to focus state programs and resources on job creation, Governor Robert
Bentley has announced that the Alabama Community College System’s Office of Workforce Development will now carry the designation of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. Governor Bentley’s declaration recognizes the importance of workforce training and the positive work
being performed through the Alabama Workforce Training Council. The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development will continue to prioritize workforce training needs through ten locally driven
workforce councils. Training efforts within the ten regional councils connect with the state’s Economic Development Alliance Plan through a comprehensive Alabama Workforce Training System.
The training needs for business and industry in Alabama are vast. The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development will be a primary conduit for meeting local training needs and development of
the pipeline of workers through the Alabama Community College System. Over the past 4 years,
over 400 local workforce development projects have been awarded in the amount of nearly
$60 million, touching the lives of more than 200,000 by meeting the training needs of industry and individuals in communities all over the state of Alabama. Continued work to prepare
and retrain workers will be the commitment of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course available
LBWCC now offers OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Compliance and Workplace Safety Training. Students who
successfully complete this course will be awarded a certificate and will be eligible to request their OSHA 10-Hour
General Industry wallet card from The Georgia Institute of Technology OTIEC. This training program is intended
to provide entry level general industry employers and employees information about how to identify, abate, avoid
and prevent job related hazards on a job site. In addition to OSHA Standards, the training covers a variety of
general industry safety and health hazards which employers and employees may encounter. Training will emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not just OSHA standards. For more information or
to schedule a course, contact Jimmy Hutto at (334) 493-5347 or [email protected].
On The Job is a television show highlighting unique and often overlooked companies and educational opportunities in Alabama. On The Job provides an educational and informative outlet
designed to give Alabama citizens a look a jobs available to them and the education and skills
required to get these jobs and improve their lives. On The Job airs Sunday afternoons at 12:30
pm on Alabama Public Television.
AIDT assists a variety of employers throughout Alabama by identifying a qualified applicant pool through recruitment, screening and
training services. For a complete list of companies AIDT is currently
conducting workforce recruiting and training activities for, visit AIDT’s
website at www.aidt.edu/jobs/ to begin the application process.
Alabama JobLink is a no fee source for posting and finding jobs in Alabama. Whether
you’re looking for the right job or the right employee, Alabama JobLink is for you. Visit
https://joblink.alabama.gov/ada/ to learn more.
Over 50 individuals participated in
a Dongwon Job Fair held at the
LBWCC—Luverne Center on
November 29, 2011. The event
was coordinated by the Alabama
Career Center for the supplier
plant to Hyundai Motors (HMMA)
located in Highland Home.
Spring 2012 Truck Driving Training Schedule
 January 30 — March 8, 2012
 March 19 — April 26, 2012
 May 7 — June 14, 2012
Application Packet and Entrance Requirements may be found
at www.lbwcc.edu or picked up at any LBWCC campus.
To learn more: (334) 493-5352
http://careerreadyalabama.dpe.edu/
http://www.lbwcc.edu/academics/workforce_development.aspx
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Continuing Education—Spring 2012 Schedule
Andalusia Campus
Name of Course
Date
Day
Time
Instructor
Cost
Location
General Conditioning
Jan 9—May 9
M– F
8 am—7 pm
D. McClung
$60
Fitness Center
Aikido
Jan 9– May 9
M & W 6:30 pm—8:15 pm
H. Riedel
$90
Gym
Karate
Jan 9—May 9
T & TH 6:30 pm—8:15 pm
J. Wesley, Jr.
$60
Gym
Yoga—PM Class
TBA
M
5:30 pm—6:30 pm
N. Blackmon
$30
Music Room
Yoga—AM Class
TBA
TH
9:30 am—10:30 am
N. Blackmon
$30
Music Room
To register or for more information contact: Wayne Godwin (334) 881-2210 or [email protected]
American Heart Association
LBW is an authorized provider of CPR and ECC courses for the American Heart Association.
Name of Course
Date
Time
Cost
CPR/CPR Renewal
January 13
8 am—1 pm
$25
PALS Provider Course
Jan 20 & 27
8 am—5 pm
$120
12 Lead ECG Course
February 3
8 am– 12 pm
$35
ACLS Provider Course
Feb 10 & 17
8 am—5 pm
$120
CPR/CPR Renewal
April 6
8 am—1 pm
$25
PALS Provider Course
April 13 & 20
8 am—5 pm
$120
Name of Course
Date
Time
Instructor
Cost
Other
Beginner Computer—Part I
Jan 23—Mar 5
6 pm—8 pm
T. Jones
$80
Includes Book
Art Explorers
TBA
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
TBA
6 pm—9 pm
C. Hill
$125
Book is Optional
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
TBA
6 pm—8pm
D. Howell
$180
Handouts Provided
For More Information, Contact:
Wayne Godwin, CTC Coordinator
(334) 881-2210
Luverne Center
J. Sport
For more information contact: Melissa Reeves (334) 335-2187 or [email protected]
MacArthur Campus
Name of Course
Date
Time
Instructor
Cost
Other
Medical Coding Class
Jan 10—April 26
6 pm – 8 pm
J. Adams
$1,000
Books $475.00 est.
Beginner Computer—Part I
Jan 9—Feb 27
6 pm – 8 pm
C. Jones
$80
Includes Book
Beginner Computer—Part II
Jan 10—Feb 21
6 pm – 8 pm
C. Jones
$80
Includes Book
Basic Electrical Wiring
Jan 31—Mar 1
6 pm—8 pm
C. Wilkerson
$90
Handouts Provided
Basic Welding for Farm and Home
Jan 31—Mar 1
6 pm—9 pm
S. Cooper
$225
Student Provide PPE
Cosmetology Master CE Seminar
Feb 6
8 am—4 pm
Multi
$75
*$100 Late Reg Fee
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
TBA
6 pm—9 pm
C. Hill
$125
Book is Optional
For more information contact: Cindy Green (334) 493-5344 or [email protected]
http://www.lbwcc.edu/academics/continuing_education.aspx
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