BROOKDALE CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT FALL 2017 n Healthcare Training n Business & Professional Training n Information Technology Training www.brookdalecc.edu/careerdevelopment 732-224-2315 ACT FAST ACT NOW ASK HOW ACCELERATED CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Brookdale’s Accelerated Technical Institute (ACT) provides qualified adult learners with flexible pathways to earning a college or industry credential in 12 months or less. Ask how you can customize your path to success For more information email [email protected] Log on to www.brookdalecc.edu/act/ to learn about: Veterans & First Responders Credit for prior learning Credit for completion of apprenticeship program Grant funded training for in-demand job skills (for qualified individuals) A T E D E R C L A E R C E C E R A & • T E E T C U H T N I T I C S A N I L n TABLE OF CONTENTS Financial Assistance 2 Job Placement Information 2 Veteran Services 2 n HEALTHCARE TRAINING CPR 5 Dental Programs 5 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 6 EKG/Monitor Technician 8 Fitness Training 8 Prerequisite Orientations 9 Massage Therapy 9 Medical Assistant 10 Medical Billing 10 Nursing Prerequisite Programs: Certified Homemaker/Home Health Aide (CHHA) 11 Certified Nurse Aide In Long Term Care (CNA) 11 Patient Care Technician (PCT) 12 Pharmacy Technician 12 Phlebotomy Technician 13 Physical Therapy Aide 13 Veterinary Assistant 13 Nursing Continuing Education 15 Radiologic Technology Continuing Education 16 n BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Accounting And Bookkeeping 18 Business Management 18 Facilities Management 18 Project Management 19 Online Business Management Certificates 19 Online Business Writing Courses 20 Career Counseling 21 Uniform Construction Code 22 Interpreting 24 Marketing Certificates – Online 25 Nonprofit Management 25 Social Media Training 27 Horticulture 27 Real Estate 28 Talent Development 28 n INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Automotive Technology 30 Accounting 31 Freehold Saturday Series 31 Websites 31 Microsoft Office: Certificate Programs 32 Excel Series 32 Programming – Online 33 Technology Certificate Training 34 Online Technology Certificate Training 35 n TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS Business Training 38 Online Training Options 39 Small Business Development Center 39 Digital Blueprint Certificate 41 n TEACHER EDUCATION New Pathways To Teaching 43 Introduction To Teaching: 50-Hour Pre-Service Course 43 Professional Development For K-12 Teachers 43 Career & Technical Education 44 n OTHER SERVICES Displaced Homemakers Services 45 n REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Information 47 Registration Form 48 Visit www.brookdalecc.edu/careerdevelopment for full course descriptions and requirements. 1 Welcome to Brookdale’s Center for Career Development, where short-term training is designed to meet local employer needs! “These training programs are a major step for many people to obtain the knowledge and skills that lead directly to employment – whether it is an individual just entering the workforce, or someone changing careers. The commitment to successfully complete a training program, and obtain a license and/or industry certification in many instances, is something to celebrate as an accomplishment toward a successful career.” Dominic Latorraca, Director of Workforce Training n FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Are you unemployed or underemployed? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance for training. One source of funding is the Monmouth County One-Stop Career Center, where Career Counselors can offer training and assistance to land your first job, re-enter the workforce or transition careers. Contact the Monmouth County One-Stop Career Center at 732-683-8850 Ext. 6011. Another source is Ready-To-Work New Jersey, a grant that provides training and education to help long-term unemployed and underemployed workers. It is administered by the Community College Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development. To determine eligibility, visit www.rtwnj.org. Some financial assistance includes advising, networking and other resources for job seekers. To learn more about these programs and find out if you are eligible contact [email protected]. n JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Students who attend certification courses through the Center for Career Development receive the advantage of a Career Services Team to assist in job placement as well as on-site clinical training and internship opportunities. Resume Assistance and Interview Preparation workshops are given in the classroom as well as one-on- one meetings with professional Job Placement Specialists. The Career Services Team offers a variety of tools, and organized student/employer events to enhance our student’s success, such as: n Semi Annual Healthcare Opportunities Day – where you can meet up to 25 healthcare employers anxious to hire our students into their specialized field. n Continuous email blast notifications of current job openings in your field of study. n Organized “Meet and Greets” – a brief introduction to a small group of selected employers invited to speak to our students about career opportunities. n Access to the Brookdale Job Board – a robust job posting site with current openings in Monmouth County. The Career Services Team is proud to refer our students to area businesses and continue to build solid partnerships throughout the community to assist our graduates in obtaining their career goals. Contact [email protected] or call 732-224-2503 or [email protected] or call 732-224-2011. n VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES GI Bill-approved continuing education courses are offered by Brookdale’s Center for Career Development. Additionally, military spouses are eligible for up to $4000 in My CAA education benefits. These courses provide in-demand portable career training in Healthcare, Business and Information Technology. Find out more by contacting Marian Smith at [email protected]. Please note, for all career training students: If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required. Contact Amy Yates at 732-224-2158 for information. 2 CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT FALL 2017 BROOKDALE CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Unemployed or Underemployed? (six months or more) Get grant funding for the education program listed in this booklet through: READY TO WORK NJ* Here’s how to access grant-funded training: 1. Determine your eligibility. Visit www.rtwnj.org. Click “Job Seekers Start Here” and then “Job Seekers Registration.” Then complete the online form. A representative from RTWNJ will email you regarding eligibility. 2. Create an Employment Development Plan with your RTWNJ representative. 3. Enroll in short-term, in-demand training at Brookdale’s Continuing and Professional Studies division. See course offerings at www.brookdalecc.edu/careerdevelopment For more information, contact Nick Rudinski at Brookdale at [email protected] or (732)224-2394. * Ready to Work New Jersey provides counseling, skills training, networking, on-the-job training and other resources to connect the long-term unemployed who have marketable skills with employers who need those skills. The Ready to Work New Jersey (RTWNJ) program is run by the NJ Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development on behalf of New Jersey's 19 community colleges in partnership with other organizations. Funded with state and federal grants, the program provides training and job development services, and on-the-job training for the long-term unemployed and underemployed in New Jersey and matches them with employers who need their skills. The program gives preference to unemployed military veterans. The program is also designed to help the incumbents who seek training to advance their careers with their current employers. Visit www.brookdalecc.edu/careerdevelopment for full course descriptions and requirements. 3 n HEALTHCARE TRAINING 4 CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT FALL 2017 Interested in Teaching? The Center for Career Development seeks healthcare professionals interested in teaching training courses on a part time basis, day or evening. Registered Nurses with teaching ability are in great demand. Review our healthcare training classes and if you have experience in one of these fields and have shown an ability to teach, please e-mail your resume to Amy at [email protected]. n CPR Healthcare Provider Certification (CPR/AED) American Heart Association program includes: infant/child/adult and two rescuer CPR. Required for RN Refresher and Brookdale nursing students (for nurses and healthcare workers.) Note: Textbook required. Bring $8 to class for an American Heart Association certificate. The fee does not represent income to the American Heart Association. Allow 4 weeks for CPR card. NJSNA contact hours awarded.* Sec 1: Sat, Aug 12, 9 am-1 pm • Lincroft Campus Sec 2: Sat, Sep 9, 9 am-1 pm • Lincroft Campus Sec 3: Wed, Oct 4, 6-10 pm • Freehold Campus Fee and Code: $72, XMEDN 057 Heart Saver Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) American Heart Association Program includes: one rescuer CPR, rescue breathing, skills for conscious and unconscious choking victims, and use of barrier devices. Required for Personal Trainer Certification (not for nurses and healthcare workers.) Note: Textbook required. Bring $8 to class for an American Heart Association certificate. The fee does not represent income to the American Heart Association. Allow 4 weeks for CPR card. Sat, Sep 23, 9 am-1 pm • Lincroft Campus Sat, Nov 11, 9 am-1 pm • Freehold Campus Fee and