A key component of the mission of the M-TEC is to provide educational opportunities to regional business and industry partners specifically designed to upgrade and/or enhance the job skills necessary to compete in local, state, national, and global economies. Many of the training needs of industry are met through customized training. In an effort to improve workforce skills, training programs can be developed to meet your specific needs at a location convenient to you. Whether you want onsite training or training at our facility, your needs will be met.
Examples of training workshops:
- Computer Classes: Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint, and QuickBooks accounting software.
- Management and Leadership Classes: Leadership Training Series, Customer Relations, and Human Resources.
- Job Skills Training: EPA Refrigerant Certification, Electrical Code Update, Builder’s Estimating, 40 Hour HAZWOPER, 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher, Confined Space Entry, AWS Welder Performance Qualifications, and Facility Maintenance.
- MIOSHA Safety Training: An ongoing series of MIOSHA training sessions required by employers from a variety of business and industries will be provided throughout the year to meet ongoing and new State requirements. Some examples are Health Issues Relating to Construction and Healthcare and Industrial Hygiene for the Safety Profession.
"No Child Left Behind" paraprofessional certification
The NCLB Act identifies three ways to become certified as a Paraprofessional:
- Pass a designated test
- Earn an Associates Degree
- Earn 60 credit hours
Kirtland Community College can help with all three!
NCLB Option 1
Improve your skills with specific instruction
If you take the tests and do not achieve the desired scores, specific instruction is available to improve your skills. Re-testing is available.
NCLB Option 2
Earn a Kirtland Associate Degree or complete 60 credit hours
Please call Mary Kehoe at (989) 275-5000, ext. 440 to set up an appointment for academic advising on the Associate Degree.
For additional information on the No Child Left Behind Act:
