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you can make amazing happen here Enhance Your Career. Find a New Passion. Make Amazing Happen.

At GTCC, we’re serious about serving our community. To us, it means improving the quality of life in Guilford County. We are committed to creating learning opportunities that promote workforce and economic development in our area.

Whether you want to improve your computer skills, learn how to read and write English as a second language, earn a free GED, or find low-cost options to gain new skills and take the next step in your career—GTCC is the place for you.

We offer a variety of non-credit, short-term programs specific to industries like information technology (IT), health care, construction, aviation, skilled trades, and other areas to get you into the workforce quickly. Non-degree programs include English as a Second Language, high school equivalency preparation, small business support, and a variety of engaging courses for personal enrichment.

No matter what your career or personal goals are, GTCC’s Workforce and Continuing Education program is here to help you reach them! Choose from more than 100 non-degree, continuing education opportunities with online, evening, and weekend options.

degree (credit) vs. non-degree (non-credit) GTCC’s Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) courses are non-credit, meaning that you won’t earn college credit toward a degree in most cases, but you will earn industry-recognized certifications and continuing education units (CEUs).

Degree Programs

Non-Degree Programs

—Curriculum—

—Workforce Continuing Education (WCE)—

Require high school transcript

Most do not require high school transcript

Courses lead to an associate degree

Courses lead to an industry-recognized credential or continuing Education Unit (CEU)

Long-term

Short-term

Option to transfer to a four-year school

Some courses may be eligible for college credit

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Option to start throughout the year

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Jamestown Campus

Greensboro Campus

High Point Campus

601 E. Main St. Jamestown, NC Medlin Campus Center, 2nd Floor

3505 E. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC Continuing Education Center

901 S. Main St. High Point, NC H1 Building

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Fall 2023 Course Listings Accounting

Business

ACC-3107-IN50

CSP-4000-LEA3

• Sept. 7-Dec. 7 • $188 plus cost of books • Online

• Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online

This 190-hour, instructor-led online course covers accounting principles and procedures, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks.

Explore the characteristics, knowledge, and skills needed to become a successful entrepeneur, developing personalized goals and creating an outline for your plan of action.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

ENTREPRENEUR BOOT CAMP

Aviation Manufacturing Quick Careers Program (AMQCP)

SEF-3001-CS10

The series of Aerospace Manufacturing Repair courses commences with Introduction to Structures course. The program ends March 1, 2024.

• Sept. 5-29 • $145 • Online

AVI-3009-B09

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURES • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Aug. 28-Sept. 22 • $213 • Aviation II Campus This course provides an overview of the materials, tools, and techniques used in aerospace manufacturing.

MEC-3187-B07

COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY • Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Sept. 11-Oct. 6 • $188 • Aviation II Campus This course focuses on the fundamentals of advanced composite fabrication, repairs, and processes.

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KEYS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE Building your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success in addition to other areas of your life. Become an exceptional service provider.

The payoff is enormous!

CSP-4000-LEK3

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS • Nov. 6-Dec. 1 • $195 • Online

Learn why diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to your organization, uncovering the unconscious biases that hinder workplace inclusion while identifying factors that contribute to an inclusive workplace environment.

CSP-4000-LEL3

DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS — NEW! • Oct. 2-27 • $145 • Online Discover the key concepts of being a leader, along with the best stratiegies for developing leadership skills and influence.

SEF-3001-CS11

EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOMER SERVICE • Oct. 2-27 • $145 • Online Transform your customer service into something extraordinary!

Stand out from your competition and take away a customer service plan that will get you started on the pathway to success.

SEF-3001-DA12

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS • Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online Gain a basic understanding of data analysis in order to see trends and make predictions in a business setting.

Course Listings

SEF-3001-DA13

INTERMEDIATE DATA ANALYSIS • Oct. 2-27 • $195 • Online Explore the statistics behind group differences and relationships while working with ratings, graphs, and user-friendly reports of statistical results.

SEF-3001-DA14

ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS • Nov. 6-Dec. 1 • $195 • Online Perform advanced inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, all while gaining the skills necessary to communicate these results through easy-tounderstand graphs and text.

SEF-3001-PB12

INTRODUCTION TO POWER BI • Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online Power BI (Business Intelligence) Desktop is a free, widely used business analytics software offered by Microsoft. Learn how to use Power BI to quickly extract, transform, and load (ETL) data with just a few clicks.

SEF-3001-PB13

INTERMEDIATE POWER BI • Oct. 2-27 • $195 • Online Delve further into Power Query.

Learn about data modeling, perform calculations using DAX (data analysis expressions) functions, utilize Time Intelligence functions, and more.

SEF-3001-GB13

SEF-3001-GB15

• Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online

• Nov. 5-Dec. 1 • $195 • Online

This challenging introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt teaches basic terminology, proven problem-solving methods, team-building tools, and descriptive statistics that are crucial for success within your organization.

In this advanced Six Sigma Greenbelt course, participants will learn to actively improve and control processes, studying experiment design at a high level.

INTRODUCTION TO SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

MLS-3809-310

SEF-3001-GB14

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (SHRM) EXAM PREP

INTERMEDIATE SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

SEF-3001-PB14

• Oct. 2-27 • $195 • Online

• Nov. 6-Dec. 1 • $195 • Online

In this intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt course, participants will learn to support continuous quality improvement through data collection and analysis, probability and valid statistical conclusions, and hypothesis testing.

ADVANCED POWER BI Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop, focusing on the advanced capabilities of Power Query, data modeling, and reports.

ADVANCED SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

• Saturday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Sept. 9-Oct. 28 • $758 • Jamestown This intensive, 38-hour program combines expert instruction with the Society for Human Resource (SRHM) Learning System® for individuals seeking to earn the SHRM Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP) certification.

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Commercial Driver Training

Computer Technology

TRA-3605-354, TRA-3605-355

CSP-4000-GY3

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) EXAM PREP • Saturday/Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Sept. 9-10 or • Dec. 2-3 • $91.10 • Greensboro Campus This 16-hour course helps students prepare for the written learner’s permit test prior to enrolling in Truck Driver Training.

TRA-3607-TD26

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING • Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Aug. 25-Dec. 9 • $1,276.29 • Greensboro Campus TRA-3607-TD27 • Aug. 28-Oct. 10 • $1,276.29 • Greensboro Campus TRA-3607-TD28 • Oct. 23-Dec. 15 • $1,276.29 • Greensboro Campus

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS & ONEDRIVE • Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Aug. 15-Sept. 19 • $70 • Greensboro Campus

captivating your audience and making your presentations look polished and appealing.

CSP-4000-LEJ3

MASTERING MICROSOFT WORD — NEW! • Oct. 2-27 • $195 • Online

Learn about the basic features of Windows 10 or higher, including search tools, applications, files, settings, web browsing, and OneDrive storage.

Learn to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease while also exploring how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow.

CSP-4000-GX3

CSP-4000-LEG3

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2019 & 365 FOR BEGINNERS • Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 26-Nov. 7 • $70 • Greensboro Campus Gain a basic understanding of layout and features in Microsoft Office 2019, learning how to create documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in addition to storing and sharing files using OneDrive.

CSP-4000-LEH3

MASTERING MICROSOFT POWERPOINT — NEW! • Nov. 6-Dec. 1 • $195 • Online Explore the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations,

MASTERING MICROSOFT EXCEL • Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online Explore the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery.

CSP-4000-GW3

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM CC • Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Nov. 14-Dec. 5 • $70 • Greensboro Campus Begin exploring the Adobe Photoshop application! Students will download, import, and save files, apply image corrections, and use layers as well as adjustments.

CET-3100-P32

PC TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR I • Tuesday/Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 12-Oct. 5 • $78 • Greensboro Campus Learn to diagnose, identify, and repair failing components of personal computers. Topics include diagnostic techniques for identifying hardware as well as Windows-related problems and repair.

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CET-3100-P33

PC TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR II • Tuesday/Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Oct. 10-Nov. 2 • $78 • Greensboro Campus Building on the skills learned in PC Troubleshooting and Repair I, this course covers typical error messages and their solutions, Windows installation/ configuration, and basic networking.

CET-3100-L32

LAPTOP TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR • Tuesday/Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Nov. 7-Dec. 7 • $78 • Greensboro Campus Learn to install and maintain laptop hardware and software systems, including diagnosing and repairing laptop components while solving failures when they occur.

Construction CAR-3118-311

GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAM PREP • Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 12-Dec. 12 • $133 plus cost of books • Greensboro Campus This 42-hour course prepares individuals for the North Carolina Residential General Contractor Exam. The state requires a passing score on the exam before granting licensure.

Human Services .

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER, PART I • Tuesday/Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Oct. 3-Dec. 5 • Fee waived for qualifying individuals • Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Learn to become an Income Maintenance Caseworker at the

Department of Social Services (DSS). This is the first course in a two-course training program.

Students will be prepared to earn an NCFAST class certificate, the preferred qualification for the DSS Income Maintenance Caseworker jobs in Guilford County and surrounding areas. .

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) INCOME MAINTENTENANCE CASEWORKER, PART II • Tuesday/Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Oct. 12-Dec. 12 • $133 • Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Learn to become an Income Maintenance Caseworker at the Department of Social Services (DSS). This is the second course in a two-course training program.

Manufacturing Skills MFG-3111-300

CERTIFIED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (CPT) • Coming Soon • $590 This training program consists of a series of modules designed to not only prepare students to be a productive team member in a manufacturing environment, but also to earn the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CT) and OSHA-10 credential. Contact Career Education and Training at 336-334-4822 x53108 or email jstroy@gtcc.edu to learn more.

Medical OSC-3602-IN87

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST • Sept. 6-Dec. 13 • $188 plus cost of books • Online This 205-hour, instructor-led online course covers medical-office computer systems, medical ethics, terminology, medical filing, patient records, and more.

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Personal & Professional Enrichment CSP-4000-GQ3, CSP-4000-GR3

BASKET MAKING • Tuesday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Aug. 29-Oct. 10 or • Oct. 24-Dec. 5 • $70 • Greensboro Campus The course teaches basic to advanced basketry techniques and terms, including dyeing and weaving with reed.

CSP-4000-GZ3

WORDPRESS FOR WEB DESIGN • Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Nov. 2-30 • $70 • Greensboro Campus Learn to use a hosting account to set up WordPress, register and manage a domain, and create and edit pages and posts.

Students will also explore WordPress themes, widgets, plugins, and publishing processes.

CSP-4000-AG3, CSP-4000-AK3

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE • Monday, 6-8 p.m.

• Aug. 14-Oct. 2 or • Oct. 16-Dec. 4 • $80 • Greensboro Campus Designed for students who have little to no experience with American Sign Language (ASL), this course covers basic phrases and vocabulary.

CSP-4000-JD3, CSP-4000-JA3

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS • Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Aug. 17-Oct. 5 or • Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 6-Oct. 25 Designed for students who have a limited understanding of Spanish and want to improve, this course covers basic phrases, expressions, and grammar to facilitate meaningful conversations.

CSP-4000-JC3

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH • Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Oct. 12-Dec. 7 • $80 • Jamestown Campus Designed for students who have completed an introductory course, this class covers more advanced elements of the Spanish language.

CSP-4000-LEE3

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH • Sept. 5-Oct. 27 • $290 • Online This course is designed for students seeking fluency in Spanish conversation, reading, and writing.

CSP-4000-LEF3

INTRODUCTION TO FICTION WRITING • Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online Learn the basic building blocks of story: charcter, plot, and

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setting. Then discover the different forms of fiction writing and other genres.

CSP-4000-JG3, CSP-4000-GV3

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY • Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Aug. 23-Sept. 27, Jamestown Campus or • Oct. 4-Nov. 8, Greensboro Campus • $70 Learn about the basic mechanics of a camera and how each part is used to creat quality photographs.

CSP-4000-GU3

ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY • Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Aug. 15-Sept. 19 • $70 • Greensboro Campus Expand your understanding of photographic composition by completing a series of challenging assignments.

Course Listings

Many course options are available for the Personal & Professional Enrichment topics below!

Visit gtcc.edu/personalenrichment for schedules and details.

BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF DRONE OPERATION • $45 • Greensboro Campus

NOTARY PUBLIC • $110 • Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, and Cameron Campuses

E-NOTARY PUBLIC • $75 • Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, and Cameron Campuses

MOTORCYCLE BASIC RIDER COURSE • $210 Jamestown Campus

FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERING

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ESCORT VEHICLE — 8-HOUR BEGINNER • $110 • Cameron Campus

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ESCORT VEHICLE — 4-HOUR RECERTIFICATION • $75 • Cameron Campus

DEFENSIVE DRIVING — 4-HOUR • $75 • High Point and Jamestown Campuses

DEFENSIVE DRIVING — 8-HOUR • $110 • High Point and Jamestown Campuses

• $130 • High Point Campus

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CSP-4000-JE3, CSP-4000-AA3

CSP-4000-HC3, CSP-4000-HD3

CSP-4000-GA3, CSP-4000-GH3

• Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 21-28 Jamestown Campus or • Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Oct. 19-26 Greensboro Campus • $50

• Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 7-21 or • Oct. 12-26 • $50 • High Point Campus

• Monday, 9:30 a.m.-Noon • Sept. 11-Oct. 30 or • Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 13-Nov. 1 • $70 • Greensboro Campus

RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY

This comprehensive course will help students understand the various aspects of personal finance and how it can be used as an integrated retirement plan.

CUPCAKE DECORATING

In this hands-on class, you will learn to frost cupcakes like a pro, using various tip styles to create the perfect look.

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn about fabric and pattern selection, principles of cutting, and basic rules of construction.

CSP-4000-HB3

CSP-4000-GG3

CAKE DECORATING FOR BEGINNERS

• Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Nov. 2-Dec. 7 • $60 • High Point Campus

• Monday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 11-Nov. 30 • $70 • Greensboro Campus

• Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 5-Oct. 3 or • Oct. 17-Nov. 14 • $60 • High Point Campus

Explore more challenging techniques for working with buttercream, fondant, and proper stacking of a multi-tiered cake.

This course is the next step after taking Sewing for Beginners or otherwise having prior knowledge of sewing. Learn advanced construction techniques that make a garment look professionally finished.

CSP-4000-HA3, CSP-4000-HQ3

Learn to ice a cake evenly, make decorative borders, ice flowers, and use simple writing techniques for cakes that look professionally finished.

INTERMEDIATE CAKE DECORATING

SEWING – BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

CSP-4000-HE3

INTERIOR DESIGN • Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 6-Oct. 11 • $75 • Online Ever wanted to redesign a room? Learn how to create a decorating plan, mapping out a simple floor plan and coordinating colors, fabrics, lighting, and accessories.

CSP-4000-GL3, CSP-4000-GJ3

TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW AS A LIFE COACH • Monday/Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 11-Oct. 5 or • Oct. 23-Nov. 16 • $125 • Jamestown Campus This 20-hour course is the first step in pursuing a career as a life coach, examining the top 10 things to know while also exploring what life coaching is all about.

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(BIC) and brokers who have BIC-eligible status in order to renew their licenses on active status.

SEF-3001-RE301

REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSING 301: BROKER RELATIONSHIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon • Oct. 10-Nov. 16 • $188 • Greensboro Campus SEF-3001-RE300

REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSING 302: CONTRACTS & CLOSING • Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon • Aug. 29-Sept. 28 • $188 • Greensboro Campus

CSP-4000-AE3

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER • Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Noon-3 p.m.

• Oct. 3-Nov. 4 • $895 • Greensboro Campus This challenging course is for students wanting in-depth, hands-on labs equipping them to master the skills and knowledge needed to be a Certified Personal Trainer.

SEF-3001-CD300

LEARN TO FLY DRONES FOR BEGINNERS • Monday/Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.

• Sept. 11-Oct. 25 • $175 • Aviation III and Greensboro Campuses Do you want to learn how to fly a drone legally and safely for recreation? This class offers hands-on flight training using modern training aircraft combined with classroom instruction on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that govern drone flying.

Post-Licensing courses 301 and 302 are part of the three 30-hour course series in the North Carolina mandatory post-licensing (PL) education program. The primary objective of the courses is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in pre-licensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance in the active practice of real estate brokerage.

Teacher Resources SEF-3001-OT10

ADVANCED TEACHING ONLINE • Sept. 5-29 • $195 • Online Create a 10-step model for developing your online course.

Learn how to create online audio lectures and find out how self-quizzes enhance learning.

SEF-3001-OT11

DESIGNING ONLINE INSTRUCTION • Oct. 2-27 • $195 • Online Explore the online instructional environment, developing your online course while learning about phases of design, design guidelines, and more.

SEF-3001-RE302, SEF-3001-RE304

Therapeutic Massage

• Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Sept. 13 or • Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Nov. 2 • $75 • Greensboro Campus

MTH-3021

GENERAL UPDATE (GENUP)

Course Listings

Real Estate

FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE DAY PROGRAM:

This four-hour course must be completed by all provisional and non-provisional brokers who wish to renew their licenses on active status, provided they are not Brokers-In-Charge (BIC) and do not have BIC-eligible status.

• Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with an hour for lunch • Sept. 5, 2023-Aug. 1, 2024

SEF-3001-RE303, SEF-3001-RE305

Therapeutic Massage is a 660-hour program consisting of three modules and student clinic training. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx).

BROKER-IN-CHARGE UPDATE (BICUP) • Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Oct. 5 or • Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Dec. 6 • $75 • Greensboro Campus

EVENING PROGRAM: • Monday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m.

• Sept. 5, 2023-Sept. 1, 2024

This four-hour course must be completed by all Brokers-In-Charge

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Business & Industry Training Move your business forward with specialized training at gtcc.edu/b-itraining • All classes will be held at the Cameron Campus.

• Questions? Contact us at corporatetraining@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, ext. 57003.

LEADERSHIP TOOLKIT: ESSENTIALS

AUTODESK REVIT ADVANCED

• $78

• $78

Learn about the leadership role, effective communication, conflict resolution, time management, and more.

Explore more in-depth Revit functions, such as adding wall sweeps, adding columns and column grids, adding wall colors and textures, and customieing stairs, windows, and roofs.

LEADERSHIP TOOLKIT TOO: THE NEXT STEP • $78 Learn about emotional intelligence, effective delegation, team building, stress management, and more.

FORKLIFT TRAIN THE TRAINER • $124 This certification program prepares you to conduct training and evaluations of in-house forklift operators in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• $78 Learn key elements of the business writing process, including effective email communication, proofreading, grammar, and punctuation.

DIVERSITY, BIAS, AND INCLUSION • $78 Explore primary and secondary dimensions of diversity, reflect on trends and history of the American workplace, and discuss the effects of diversity on business and workplace, including how to unlearn stereotypes.

AUTOMATIC COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (AUTOCAD) BASICS

OSHA 10, OSHA 30

• $78

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training provides the General Industry standard for the necessary safety education for employees and leadership. OHSA 10 is geared to the entry-level employee while OHSA 30 is geared toward an organization’s leadership.

Learn basic commands of the AutoCAD software.

Topics include application and ribbon menus, coordinate entry, draw tools, modify tools, layers setup, layouts, and viewports.

AUTODESK INVENTOR • $78

• OSHA 10 $145 and OSHA 30 $285

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY

In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of AutoDesk Inventor 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.

• $78

AUTODESK REVIT FUNDAMENTALS

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

• $78 Learn to create a full 3D architectural project model, including walls, doors, windows, components, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs, using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.

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Demystify the study of electricity. Get real-world training for your real-world needs, learning to troubleshoot and repair electrical apparatuses.

• $124 Learn to identify and understand the requirements for key employment laws while exploring topics related to health and safety, compensation, coaching, and investigation practices.

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Adult Education

EMPOWER gtcc.edu/adulteducation Want to complete your high school education, learn English, or prepare to transition to the workforce? GTCC’s adult education program is designed for you! We offer FREE classes day, evening, and online to meet your needs.

Classes are held in locations throughout Guilford County.

We’re also here to help you navigate obstacles — We provide bus passes, vouchers for testing, and childcare in some classes. We even have a limited number of devices for loan to students enrolled in online education.

What’s stopping you? Let us help!

Contact us at adulted@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, extension 53107.

Upcoming Sessions For room locations and directions, contact us at adulted@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, ext. 53107.

Students must attend both days of a session, as listed below. All sessions are free and will be held on the Greensboro and High Point Campuses.

General Educational Development (GED) Orientation Sessions SESSION 1: SESSION 2: SESSION 3: SESSION 4: SESSION 5:

Aug. 14-15, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Aug. 21-22, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Oct. 2-3, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Oct. 9-10, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)* Orientation Sessions SESSION 1: SESSION 2: SESSION 3: SESSION 4: SESSION 5:

Aug. 16-17, 8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 23-24, 8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 4-5, 8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 11-12, 8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 6-7, 8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Transitions New Student Orientation Sessions: English, Math, and Digital Literacy SESSION 1: SESSION 2: SESSION 3:

Aug. 14 and 21, 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 21-22, 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 29-30, 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.

* GTCC’s ESOL + job training program allows students to improve English and learn a trade at the same time.

Contact us today for more information.

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Curriculum Programs

GET AHEAD with your associate degree Build on your workforce training.

The non-degree courses in this catalog can do more than jumpstart your career. They can launch you into a degree program that will maximize your earning potential and advancement opportunities. GTCC can help you leverage workforce training and other coursework as you pursue a degree program.

What’s stopping you? Get the most out of your GTCC experience. Make it amazing!

GTCC offers a wide variety of curriculum programs, including but not limited to: • Aviation & Aerospace Manufacturing • Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration • Electrical Systems & Electronics Engineering

It’s now easier than ever. Our curriculum programs are designed with you in mind.

GTCC offers affordable tuition, financial aid, support for non-academic needs, and the flexibility of online, hybrid, and in-person course formats.

• Information Technology • Medical Office Administration, Pharmacy Technology & Radiology • Supply Chain Management ….and much more!

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Discover your path to new skills or a more fulfilling career at GTCC. For more information about the programs in this catalog, please visit gtcc.edu or call: – Workforce Training: 336-334-4822 ext. 57001 – Personal and Professional Enrichment: 336-334-4822 ext. 55021 – Adult Education: 336-334-4822 ext. 53107

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Titan Link provides resources and support for non-academic challenges including housing and transportation needs, food insecurity, child care, and emergency loan, grant, or scholarship application access.

For more information, call 336-334-4822, ext. 53029.

A campus close to you.

Workforce Training scholarships are available.

To learn more about these scholarship opportunities, visit gtcc.edu/workforce-training.

GTCC has several conveniently located campuses and a Small Business Center to help provide access to continuing education throughout Guilford County.

Learn more at gtcc.edu/campuses.