Looking for a New Career?

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As Fall approaches, why not consider learning new skills and knowledge to start a new career, or gaining updated skills to find your next job? Consider free training through Bucks County Community College to kickstart your next career opportunity. Whether you want to learn a skilled trade to work as a Machinist or Maintenance Technician, Bookkeeper or with updated Microsoft Office skills, Bucks is the place to launch your next step.

Bucks is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art training facility – The Center for Advanced Technologies – which will offer job seekers and career changers access to high quality training programs in advanced manufacturing, Microsoft Office Technology and Bookkeeping. The new facility will provide students with an up-to-the-minute, high-tech learning environment and will house trainings to fill the growing need for skilled workers in Bucks County.

This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of free training in your area of interest. Bucks’ graduates in Metalwork and Industrial Maintenance enter directly into in-demand careers or apprenticeship programs. Enrolled participants ages 18-24 may be eligible for additional benefits enabling them to achieve even greater financial success. Training graduates also earn twelve college credits towards Bucks’ Engineering Tech two-year degree - a great way to save time and money if degree attainment is a goal!

New cohorts of Metalwork (machinist training), Industrial Maintenance (electro-mechanical technician), Microsoft Office Technology & Customer Service Specialist (administrative/office positions) and Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Certification (Bookkeeper positions) will get underway starting in September, so take a look at www.Bucks.edu/wfd for more information. If you have questions, you can reach out to Bridget Hughes at 267-685-4884 or bridget.hughes@bucks.edu.

The Metalwork Pre-Apprenticeship 12-week Training Program includes theory as well as hands-on skills training, and introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and skills required to be a machinist in the field of advanced manufacturing. The average starting salary for this program is $20/hour plus benefits with a 90% job placement rate. The next cohort starts September 6, 2022.

The Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program: in 12 weeks, participants can train for a new career with an average starting salary of $21/hour plus benefits with a 90% job placement rate. The program includes theory and hands-on skills training and introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and skills required by electro-mechanical technicians who combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. The next training cohort starts September 19, 2022. Information sessions are August 11 or 18.

Bookkeeping with QuickBooks is a 7-week, accelerated program designed to give participants experience with accounting, QuickBooks and Excel. Students will be taught by industry experts and will be matched with a Career Coach who will work with them on finding new opportunities. Training is online and starts September 6, 2022.

The Microsoft Office Technology & Customer Service Specialist Training is an 8-week, online course designed to give participants the skills necessary to work effectively in any business environment with the perfect combination of technical and essential soft skills. Students will be taught by industry experts and will be matched with a Career Coach who will work with them on finding their next career opportunity. The next training starts October 24, 2022.

Train this Fall to start 2023 with the knowledge and skills to start a new career and enhance your career prospects. Find out about your program of interest and eligibility requirements. www.bucks.edu/wfd.

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