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Summer 2018 Schedule CONTINUING EDUCATION New Construction Trade Classes www.com.edu/ce/harveyconstructiontrades MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECH STUDENT LEARNS FROM THE BEST Melvin Robertson is just one of three mechanical maintenance technician students who received an apprenticeship with INEOS Olefins & Polymers in 2017. Robertson, now at INEOS Chocolate Bayou, was introduced to COM’s mechanical maintenance technician program by a coworker at Zachary who was also a previous student of the COM program. Although Robertson was already in the field, he knew the importance of having training and a certificate. “Employment opportunities increase at a company like INEOS by having that certificate,” he said. “A certificate and the hands-on experience you get in the field prepares you for a job.” Once he started the program, Melvin realized he was going to gain valuable knowledge from COM’s instructors. “I hadn’t taken math since high school, but I learned so much from Mr. Himel,” he said. “Mr. Himel started with the basic addition and brought us all the way to trigonometry. “The instructors have your best interest at heart and want you to learn so you can be successful.” Instructors bring years of field experience to the classroom. “Mr. Lloyd Lindsey knew everything about rotating equipment, and his knowledge showed in his teachings. He made sure we knew it, too,” Melvin added. The need for qualified industrial craft instructors is increasing due to the demand for more skilled workers in the field of mechanical maintenance technician, machinist, electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, pipefitting and welding. College of the Mainland hires instructors with experience in the field and have a desire to train the next generation of craft professionals. Classes are held in the evening twice a week to accommodate the working student. “Employment opportunities increase at For more information on the COM Mechanical a company like INEOS by having that Maintenance Technician Program visit www.com.edu/ce or call 409-933-8586. certificate,” he said. “A certificate and the hands-on experience you get in the field prepares you for a job.” ® COM CE: LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EVERYONE COM’s Continuing Education Division provides access to innovative, flex- CONTINUING EDUCATION’S MISSION ible and responsive lifelong learning opportunities. Whether you desire College of the Mainland’s Continuing Education division is dedicated to to acquire new workforce skills, upgrade current skills or seek personal providing workforce development training programs, customized corpo- enrichment, we offer something for you. rate training and lifelong learning opportunities that are innovative, flex- ible and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We offer career training and certification courses and programs that al- low you to acquire the skills needed to enter entry-level positions. CONTINUING EDUCATION’S VISION College of the Mainland’s Continuing Education division will be a vital We offer courses to help you upgrade your current skills and expand community partner by providing training opportunities that prepare your knowledge as you seek to advance your career. students for high-growth jobs in the future, offer educational pathways for new and incumbent workers and support continued personal and We also offer professional development courses needed for continued professional development. certification in your chosen profession. HOW TO CONTACT US The Continuing Education office is located in the Technical-Vocational GENERAL INFORMATION And we offer many courses that may pique your interest in a new hobby, Building, Room TVB-1475, on the main campus. improve your fitness or enhance your knowledge of topics that are of Phone: 409-933-8586 • Fax: 409-933-8026 special interest to you. Mail: Continuing Education, 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591 Email: [email protected] Let us help you continue your education throughout life! CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS COM Continuing Education Open: Monday - Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Lifelong Learning for Everyone Wednesday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.com.edu/ce CE SCHEDULE DISCLAIMER 409-933-8586 This schedule is for informational purposes and is subject to change. [email protected] Changes subsequent to the issuance of the printed schedule will be posted online at www.com.edu/ceschedule and CE’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/comcontinuinged. The electronic version of the QUESTIONS? schedule is the official schedule. Please refer to the online schedule for changes/updates. For specific course or program information, please call: • 409-933-8285 Public Service Careers ARE YOU AGE 50 PLUS? • 409-933-8461 Lifelong Learning/50 Plus Program We have classes just for you! • 409-933-8645 COM Learning Center-Allied Health COM 50 PLUS PROGRAM • 409-933-8162 Gulf Coast Safety Institute • Enroll in 50 Plus Program classes – with over 75 options – at a nominal cost. • 409-933-8406 Industrial Crafts • Join reasonably priced 50 Plus Program trips. • Enroll in free or low-cost workshops. For any questions about programs or courses, call 409-933-8586. • Receive a discount on COM Gym fitness memberships. The CE office staff will be happy to assist you or direct your call to • Use the COM Library. the appropriate department. • Receive a discount on COM Cosmetology Services. Call 409-933-8480 for more information. • Enjoy a discount on COM Community Theatre productions. Call 409-933-8345 for more information. For more information see page 36 of this schedule, or call 409-933-8461. CONTINUING EDUCATION • SUMMER 2018 SCHEDULE 1 REGISTRATION IS EASY PAYMENT OF FEES AND TUITION SUMMER 2018 REGISTRATION FOR ALL CE AND 50 PLUS All tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration. We accept PROGRAM COURSES BEGINS APRIL 30, 2018. check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and money orders. Continuing education registration continues throughout the semester NO CASH IS ACCEPTED. until classes are filled. Please register at least one week prior to the PLU start date. 0 S 50 PLUS PROGRAM (50+ DISCOUNT) 5 D I ★ T S N CO U Senior adults, age 50 or older, pay just 50 percent of the tuition The registration form is available online at www.com.edu/ce and in on selected classes, plus all fees (facility, nonresident, online, supplies, the printed CE schedule. A photo ID will be required to show proof of etc.) Look for this symbol. age, i.e., a valid driver’s license, government issued ID card or passport. A NONRESIDENT OF COM DISTRICT A nonresident of the College of the Mainland district is subject to Have you previously taken classes at COM? out-of-district fees. To be a legal resident of the COM district, you must reside in one of the following school districts: La Marque, Texas City, WWW.COM.EDU/CE/REGISTER Dickinson (including San Leon and Bacliff but not including Seabrook REGISTER • Click “Register Online.” or Kemah), Hitchcock and Santa Fe (including Algoa, Arcadia and Alta ONLINE • Follow the instructions for continuing education Loma). students. • Questions about online registration? Click on the BOOKS AND SUPPLIES HELPDESK arrow located on the WebAdvisor main If books and supplies are required, they are not included in the tuition menu (bottom left) and fill out the form. cost unless indicated in the course description. Some courses require the purchase of special books or equipment. Some courses require a supply fee payable at the first class, or a supply list will be provided. New to COM? Call to register or register in person. Books and supplies are usually available at the COM Bookstore or by ordering online at www.combookstore.com. CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFICE 409-933-8586 or 1-888-258-8859, ext. 8586 CLASS CANCELLATIONS CALL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled before the start of Open: Monday – Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. the class. Students will be called when a class is canceled; however, Wednesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. occasionally we are unable to reach a student before the first class. A Leave a message and a CE representative will return 100 percent refund will be processed automatically. Help avoid class your call within 24 business hours. cancellations by registering at least five days prior to the course start — — — — — — — — — — — — — date. VISIT Continuing Education Office, Technical Vocational REFUND POLICY Building, Room TVB 1475. Tuition and fees must be Refunds for fitness memberships and continuing education tuition and paid upon registration. Checks, money orders, credit fees will be 100 percent refunded before the first day of class. Refund and debit cards are accepted at the office. requests may be made in person, by phone (409-933-8586) or by fax NO CASH IS ACCEPTED. (409-933-8026). Refund requests must be received during normal busi- OFFICE HOURS ness hours at least one business day prior to the calendar start date of Open: Monday – Tuesday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. the class. GENERAL INFORMATION Wednesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CLASS TRANSFERS Students may request to transfer to a different class or section prior to the first class of the course for which the student is registered. One hundred percent of tuition already paid will be applied to the new course(s). Any additional tuition that is due must be paid when the transfer is processed. ® 2 MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS Any adult 18 years of age or older, or an individual between the ages FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE of 16 and 18 who has officially withdrawn from high school, is eligible TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANTS to enroll in CE courses. Select courses may require students to be at Grants are available, based on need, to individuals who want to take least 21 years old. High school students, 16 years of age or older, are occupation-related courses.