Monroe County Community College's Applied Science and Technology Division -- in partnership with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works! -- is offering an Apprenticeship Readiness Program in June for those who are interested in entering the skilled trades.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program will help prospective apprentices develop the skills, confidence and professional connections needed to be successful, said Parmeshwar (Peter) Coomar, dean of the ASET Division. They will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from different trades to explore apprenticeship opportunities.
There is no cost to participants.
The program is two weekends in length and meets in-person on two Fridays and two Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The weekends are June 7-8 and June 14-15. The program will be held in the college's Career Technology Center.
There will be four cohorts: 1) Trade Math, 2) Welding Basics, 3) Millwright Basics and 4) Construction
To be eligible, students must have a high school diploma or GED.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will:
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from Monroe County Community College
- Receive a graduation gift: a tool set
- Qualify for 2 college credits in the Technology area (eligible candidates only)
- Be provided with vouchers for OSHA 10 certificate prep (for those who are interested)
Students entering the program must attend all four of the sessions during the scheduled time to be eligible for the certificate, credits and tool set.
Limited seats are available. Go to www.monroeccc.edu/ARP to register.
Please contact Kristina Henry, experiential learning coordinator, at (734) 384-4270 or khenry@monroeccc.edu for more information.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located in Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.