Adult Education Course Schedule
We offer full-time career development courses as well as part-time career enhancement courses, plus general interest classes. Please see the schedule below. Read more about each program in the Program Description section.
ABLE - Bridge Programs
An introduction to post-secondary training and careers in manufacturing or a health care related field. Bridge programs are offered FREE. Please call Julia or Michelle at 937.778.1078 to register or receive more information.
Manufacturing Readiness, Medical Readiness, Pharmacy Technician Readiness.
Naomi Baker
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Readiness | TBA | F/Sa | 9am-1pm | Free | |
| Medical Readiness | Apr 23-Jun 18 | M/W | 12:30-4:30pm | Free | |
| Manufacturing Readiness | TBA | M/W | 2:30-6:00 | Free |
ABLE Information and Registration Session
ABLE Information and Registration Session *Required
Please call the ABLE office if you have questions about any of these programs: 937-778-1078.
Peg Morelli
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLE Information and Registration Session * Required | Apr 11, May 23, Jul 11, Aug 22 | W | 5pm-9:30pm | ||
| Apr 14, May 26 , Jul 7, Aug 18, | Sa | 9am-1:30pm | |||
| Apr 12, May 24, Jul 12, Aug 23 | Th | 5pm-9:30pm | |||
| Apr 10, May 22, Jul 10, Aug 21 | T | 9am-1:30pm | |||
| Apr 11, May 23, Aug 22 | W | 9am-1:30pm | |||
| ABLE Information and Registration | Apr 10, May 22, Jul 10, Aug 21 | T | 5-9:30pm |
ABLE Reading Class
Free weekly reading group.
Peg Morelli
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLE Reading Class | W | 10am-Noon | 2 Hrs Weekly | ||
| M | 10am-Noon | 2 Hrs Weekly |
Aptitude Evaluation
No registration is required to take the free monthly Aptitude Evaluation. Please arrive early as the evaluation will begin at the time stated here. Adult Counselor John Martin will meet with participants one-on-one to discuss results one week following the evaluation. New schedule with even more oppotunities coming in 2012!
John Martin, Adult Counselor
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitude Evaluation | Weekly | W | 1-3pm or 6-8pm | No Cost |
Artisan Technologies/General Interest
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Decorating l | Coming this fall. | T/Th | 6-8pm | 8 Hrs/$60 | |
| Digital Photography | Please Call | M | 7-9pm | 12 Hrs/$60 | |
| Air Brush for Beginners | Please Call | M | 6-9pm | 18 Hrs/ $146 | |
| Learn to Draw with Confidence | Please Call | T | 10-11:30am | 12 hrs/$60 | |
| Still Life in Oils | May 15-Jun 5 | W | 7-9pm | 10 hrs/$50 |
Boiler Operation
Annette Paulus, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Boiler Operator Training | Feb 13-May 9 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 75 Hrs/$1140 | |
| Low Pressure Boiler Operator Training | Aug 20-Oct 17 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 50 Hrs/$765 |
Computer Training
Teresa Bollinger, CCT Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Office 20010: Word, Excel PPT, Access | Online or Customized | Please Call | Please Call | $50 | |
| MS Office 2007: Word, Excel PPT, Access | Online or Customized | Please Call | Please Call | $50 |
eLearn Online Courses
Teresa Bollinger, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Adobe Flash CS5 | $99 | ||||
| MS Online | |||||
| Online Courses | $99 | ||||
| eCert - Online Certification Programs | Per Course | ||||
| ed2go | $99 |
Employer Expectations
Contact Shelby County JFS 937.498.4981 for current schedule and to register for free class 9-10:30am.
Shelby County JFS
Employment Math
Employment Math is the free skills solution for individuals who need to quickly refresh their math skills for employment testing or training oportunities.
Each session covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. How to calculate percents and ratios. How to perform basic algebra and geometry.
Rose Hemm
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Math | Mar 27 | 6-9pm | 3 Hrs/Free |
GED Testing Options
Registration is required. Please call at least 10 days prior to preferred test date. Please call 937.778.8419 to schedule.
Bev Schroedel
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GED Testing | Apr 10-11 | T & W | 4-8pm | 8 Hrs/$40 | |
| GED Testing | Jun 12 & 13 | T & W | 4-8pm | 8 Hrs/$40 | |
| GED Testing | May 15-16 | T & W | 4-8pm | 8 Hrs/$40 |
Home Health Aide
Applications are now being accepted. An information packet is available for download on the Home Health Aide program page. Classes are conducted at the Stouder Center, Troy. Tuition assistance may be available.
Cathy Fridley or Annette Paulus, Coordinators
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Aide Certification Program | Jun 4-Jun 21 | M-Th | Class times vary | 75 Hrs/$500 |
HVAC/R
The entire 600-hour program is Pell Grant fundable. Students may also participate in one or more 35-hour modules by permission. Each module costs $514.50 plus supplies.
* Additional HVAC/R topics by request.
Bill Tegeler
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrig. & Refrig. Systems | Jul 9-Aug 8 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Metal Duct Fab. Lab | Jul 10-Aug 9 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| EPA Section 608 Cert. | Jul 10-Aug 9 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Heating (gas and oil) | Aug 20-Sep 24 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| R-410A Cert. & Refrig. Lab | Aug 20-Sep 24 | M, W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Professional Development | Aug 20-Sep 24 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| NEC-1 | Aug 21-Sep 20 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| HVAC/Component Lab | Aug 21-Sep 20 | T,Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Math for Technicians | Aug 21-Sep 20 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| R-410A Certification & Refrigerant Lab | Apr 11-May 14 | M, W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| HVAC/R Electrical Control Lab | May 21-Jun 25 | M, W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| HVAC/R Fundamentals and Science | May 21-Jun 25 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| HVAC/R Electrical Sys. & Comp. | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Pipe & Tube | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Tools and Equipment (Pipe and Tube Lab) | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ | |
| Residential & Light Commercial AC | Jul 9-Aug 8 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ |
Machine Trades
The entire 600-hour program is Pell Grant fundable. Students may also participate in one or more 35-hour modules by permission. Each module costs $514.50 plus supplies.
Richard Haney, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Math | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:45pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Print Reading/GD & T | Aug 20-Sep 24 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Welding | Aug 21-Sep 20 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Jigs & Fixtures | Aug 21-Sep 20 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 |
Multi-Skilled Maintenance
The entire 600-hour program is Pell Grant fundable. Students may also participate in one or more 35-hour modules by permission. Each module costs $514.50 plus supplies.
Richard Haney, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding Applications | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| PLC 5 Sequencers - OPTIONAL | May 21-Jun 25 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| R-410A & Refrigerant Lab | Apr 11-May 14 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| PLC 4 Applied Programming | Apr 11-May 14 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Electrical Troubleshooting | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Machine Controls | May 21 - Jun 25 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Basic Industrial Electricity | May 21-Jun 25 | M/W | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 | |
| Power Transmission | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th | 6-9:30pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50 |
Office Technology
Students are accepted year round and have the option of selecting the concentration that aligns with their career goals.
Kathy Coraspe, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Occupations | Apr 10-Jun 21 | M-Th | 8am-Noon or 12:30-4:30pm | Tuition per quarter: $1,610 plus books and exam fees. | |
| Accounting/Word Processing | Apr 10-Jun 21 | M-Th | 8am-Noon or 12:30-4:30pm | Tuition per quarter: $1,360 plus books and exam fees. | |
| Word Processing | Apr 10-Jun 21 | M-Th | 8am-Noon or 12:30-4:30pm | Tuition per quarter: $1,360 plus books and exam fees. |
Practical Nursing/Program Information
An information packet is available at www.uppervalleycc.org, see Adult Division and Practical Nursing. Next class is 2013. Please see Home Health Aide and STNA for information about additional health career pathways.
Sue Colbert
Programmable Logic Controllers
Training is also available as a customized course.
Richard Haney, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to PLC Programming | Please call for class schedule. | T-Th | 24 Hrs/$749 | ||
| Advanced PLC Programming | Please call for class schedule. | T-Th | 24 Hrs/$749 | ||
| HMI Touch Screens | Please call for class schedule. | T-Th | 24 Hrs/$749 |
Remedial Driving
Juvenile Driver Improvement - Bring ID.
Adult Remedial Driver - Bring Lunch and ID.
Annette Paulus, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Driver Improvement | May 8-9 | T/W | 4-7:10pm | 6 Hrs/$70 | |
| Jun 13 | W | 7:30-2:10 | 6 Hrs/$70 | ||
| Adult Remedial Driver | May 23 | W | 7:30-4:20 | 8 Hrs/$90 | |
| Jun 20 | W | 7:30-4:20 | 8 Hrs/$90 |
Safety Training Program
Customized training is available by request. Training may be conducted at your place of business or at the ATC as scheduled.
Kent Barga, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift Certification | May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 21 | T | 9-11am | 2 Hrs/$150 | |
| Jun 12 & 21 | T/Th | 9-11am | 2 Hrs/$150 | ||
| OSHA 10 General Industry | Apr 18 & 19, Jun 27 & 28 | W/Th | 9am-2pm | 10 Hrs/$500 | |
| Lockout/Tagout | May 17 | Th | 9-11am | 2.5 Hrs/$300 | |
| OSHA 10 General Industry | Jun 27 & 28 | W/Th | 9am-2pm | 10 Hrs/$500 | |
| Permit Required Confined Spaces | Please call for class schedule. | W | 9-11am | 2 Hrs/$250 |
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Annette Paulus
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STNA Program | Apr 9-Apr 26 | M-Th | 8am-4pm/7:30am-2pm | 85 Hrs/$600 | |
| May 7-May 24 | M-Th | 8am-4pm/7:30am-2pm | 85 Hrs/$600 |
Welding
Richard Haney, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding: TIG, MIG, ARC | May 22-Jun 21 | T/Th/MB | 6-930pm | 35 Hrs/$514.50+ |
weLead-Leadership Training/HR Development
Diana Searls, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Yourself and Others | Please call for class schedule. | Th | 2-4:30pm | 7.5 Hrs/$240 | |
| Communication and Influence | Please call for class schedule. | Th | 2-4:30pm | 6 Hrs/$192 | |
| Introduction to Situational Leadership | Jan 5-26, 2012 | Th | 2-4:30pm | 10 Hrs/$320 | |
| weLead Leading and Developing the Team | May 3-17 | Th | 8-11:30am | 6 Hrs / $192 | |
| Intro to Situational Leadership | Jun 7-28 | Th | 2-4:30pm | 10 Hrs / $ |
WorkKeys Testing
Pre-registration is required. Testing sessions are canceled if minimum registration is not met.
Rose Hemm, Coordinator
| Class Title | Dates | Days | Time | Hours /cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WorkKeys Testing | Mar 19, Apr 16, May 7, May 21 | M | 6pm | 3 | |
| Mar 26, Apr 10, Apr 30, May 29 | M | 1pm | 3 | ||
| Apr 2, Apr 23, May 14, | T | 9am | 3 |
