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Workforce Certificates

Northeastern Technical College's Workforce Certificate programs are designed to get you the workforce training you need to start a new career. All programs are short-term, can be completed in less than two semesters, and give you the marketable skills to land your BIG Job FAST!

Our Workforce Certificate programs are all college credit classes, which allow you to apply the certification and credits you earn towards additional credentials, such as an Associate Degree. The programs offered are also eligible for Financial Aid and other grant funding.

The staff at Northeastern Technical College is committed to YOUR SUCCESS, so reach out to us if you have any questions. We will walk you through the process, so you can achieve your goals.

Apply for Financial Aid by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) online.  Use Northeastern Technical College's school code when applying: 007602

Workforce Certificate Programs:

Accounting Clerk - If you are good with numbers and enjoy mathematical challenges, check out NETC's Accounting Clerk Certificate. This certificate is your gateway to an Associate's degree in accounting and a career in both the public and private sectors of this important field.  Learn More. 

Childcare Specialist - The Childcare Specialist certificate prepares students for careers and/or advancement in the early childhood profession. Graduates will be qualified to work in childcare centers, family childcare homes, morning preschool programs, after-school programs, summer camp programs, and some private school programs. These skills are your gateway to an Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. Learn More.

Commercial Transportation - The commercial transportation certificate prepares the students for not only the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, dump trucks, and passenger buses, but also the business aspects behind the job. Graduates from this program go on to enjoy long careers on the road rather than in an office as an independent contractor. This certificate is the gateway to an Associate in General Technology-Transportation and Logistics. Learn More.

Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Operator - Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) have the potential to save time, money and lives for utilities, governments, farmers, emergency responders, oil and gas companies and several other users. Enabling safe and efficient long-distance UAS operations for multiple areas of business. This certificate prepares students in the entry-level skills that may lead to an Associate in Applied Science in General Technology-Transportation and Logistics.  Learn More. 

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator I - The CNC Operator Career Pathway Certificate program stresses principles of interpreting manufacturing part blueprints and the use of basic measuring tools. The program will teach proper use of CNC mills and lathes, safely setting tool and fixture offsets, and use of verified programs to complete part projects on machinery. You will also be introduced to G and M code programming for 2-axis CNC lathes and 3-axis CNC mills. This certificate prepares students in the entry-level skills that may lead to an Associate in Applied Science-Machine Tool Technology. Learn More.

Correctional Officer Certificate - This certificate introduces public safety courses to the student as they work toward earning their associate degree, and specifically prepares them for careers within the correctional system. The courses in this certificate will teach students how a Correctional Facility operates, including formal policies and protocols in place in light, medium and maximum-security prisons and detention centers. The students will participate in tours of detention centers and prisons to observe first-hand the work correctional professionals do daily. Students will learn types of techniques that are included in correctional institution best practices related to normal daily activity, as well as special situations that develop, in both jails and prisons. Learn More.

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts is a basic program to develop a professional foundation in the work habits, techniques, and attitudes necessary to obtain and retain an entry-level position in the foodservice industry. Training includes menu planning, portion sizing, and food cost control measures as well as purchasing and inventory control. Students have the opportunity to earn a ServSafe Certificate through the National Restaurant Association. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science- Business degree.  Learn More. 

Diesel Preventative Maintenance - This program covers all components and functions of a diesel engine including service, diagnosis, diagnostic testing, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, fundamentals of transmissions and torque converters, and fuel systems. After completion of these certificate's students will obtain skill sets needed to enter the workforce as a Diesel Engine Technician. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Transportation or Logistics.  Learn More. 

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Industrial Plant Maintenance I - The Industrial Maintenance Technician program provides comprehensive knowledge of different mechanical, hydraulic and electrical processes. Upon completing the program students will have the base competencies to perform at a higher level in an industrial maintenance position. The skills for installation, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and equipment repair remain in high demand. As such, employment opportunities as an industrial maintenance technician are excellent. Program graduates will find their skills in demand in hospitals, schools, manufacturing, industrial/processing as well as on general building maintenance sites. Whether a part of a large corporation or a small business entity, graduates are assured of a challenging but rewarding career with promising promotional potential. This program is a gateway to an Associates in General Technology-Industrial Maintenance.  Learn More. 

Machine Tool I - The Machine Tool Technology program was developed in response to regional employers who have expressed a demand for skilled employees with both classroom and hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment. This program prepares students for entry-level career opportunities in introductory-level modern computer-integrated manufacturing environments as machinists, tool & die makers, production-control technicians, quality-control technicians, CNC programmers, and CNC setup and operation technicians. This certificate is your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Machine Tool and a career in a career in both the public and private sectors of this important field.  Learn More. 

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Nursing Assisting/Phlebotomy - Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country today. To prepare you for a career in this vital field, NETC's Allied Health programs offer training in some of the most sought-after healthcare professions. The Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy certificate is a gateway program toward the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and the Associate in Science in Nursing. Learn More.

Pre-Engineering Electrical I - Electrical engineering skills are now being used in everything from complex industrial equipment to simple household appliances. If you enjoy working with this exciting technology, you should consider NETC's certificate in Pre-Engineering Electrical. The mechanical engineering technician in this field has the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of businesses and industries. This certificate prepares students in the entry-level skills that may lead to an Associate in Applied Science in General Technology-Engineering Technology.  Learn More. 

Pre-Engineering Mechanical I - Mechanical engineering skills are now being used in everything from complex industrial equipment to simple household appliances. If you enjoy working with this exciting technology, you should consider NETC's certificate in Pre-Engineering Mechanical. The mechanical engineering technician in this field has the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of businesses and industries. This certificate prepares students in the entry-level skills that may lead to an Associate in Applied Science in General Technology-Engineering Technology.  Learn More. 

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Pre-Policing Academy - The Police Pre-Academy Training (PPAT) certification is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina. These four courses are the initial classes needed for an individual to become a Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training Council (LETC) pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Chapter 23. NETC has developed this certificate program to support area Police and Sheriff Departments which have recently hired new personnel and need to provide the initial four courses before they head to Columbia to complete their Class-1 LEO training, as well as for residents who are interested in ultimately earning their Class-1 LEO and are not yet employed with a law enforcement agency. Learn More.

Residential Wiring - Residential electricians work on electrical equipment and in homes, factories, businesses, and buildings, both existing and under construction, to install, repair, and maintain power, lighting, communications, and control systems. This program will prepare students for the entry-level skills needed in the workforce. This certificate prepares students in the entry-level skills that may lead to an Associate in Applied Science in General Technology-Engineering Technology.  Learn More. 

Warehouse Logistics - The warehouse logistics certificate prepares students for the entry-level career of logistics. This program contains the skills necessary to operate in worldwide distribution and shipping company. The program contains the technology and operations skills that will prepare graduates for an internship with companies like Harbor Freight and Walmart companies. This is a gateway certificate towards the Associate in General Technology-Transportation and Logistics.  Learn More.

Welding ARC - Welding plays a critical role in the strength and durability of everything from cars to heavy industrial machinery to bridges. NETC's Advanced Welding certificate provides students entry-level training and practical skills in Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG) in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including purge welding of sanitary process pipe. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Welding.  Learn More. 

Welding Flux Core - Welding plays a critical role in the strength and durability of everything from cars to heavy industrial machinery to bridges. NETC's Advanced Welding certificate provides students entry-level training and practical skills in Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG) in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including purge welding of sanitary process pipe. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Welding. Learn More.

Welding MIG - Welding plays a critical role in the strength and durability of everything from cars to heavy industrial machinery to bridges. NETC's Advanced Welding certificate provides students entry-level training and practical skills in Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG) in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including purge welding of sanitary process pipe. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Welding. Learn More.

Welding TIG - Welding plays a critical role in the strength and durability of everything from cars to heavy industrial machinery to bridges. NETC's Advanced Welding certificate provides students entry-level training and practical skills in Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing, SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GTAW (TIG) in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including purge welding of sanitary process pipe. These skills are your gateway to an Associate's in Applied Science degree in General Technology-Welding. Learn More.

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