This weeks Blog is
dedicated to the Truck Driving Program.
Thanks for your dedication and working with our military families.
I had the chance to talk with an admission counselor
about the Technical and Vocational Programs offered at JJC. I was wondering if they have seen an increase
in their Technical Programs/Vocational Program in the last couple of years at JJC. JCC has seen an increase over the years, but
it has not been a steady increase each semester. The numbers might be higher in one semester
then the next semester. She believes that
the economy has an effect on students attending community colleges. When they see companies in the surrounding
area laying-off workers it does increase the next enrollment period. She also reflected that they have many
students that are coming back to the community college to change careers. The technical and vocational programs give these
students the opportunity to change career path since a lot of the program are
less than two-years. Most of the
students that are enrolled now have a goal of receiving a certificate or diploma
that ultimately will lead them to a rewarding career in their field. I also
asked “what are the top five programs that students are enrolled (certificate,
diploma)?”
Less
than 1 year certificate program Technical/Vocational Programs
The
most popular certificate program offered by JJC is the Truck Driving Training
Program. They are very proud to be able to partner with NCDMV in presenting a
program to transition soldiers entering into the civilian life. JJC has also partner with Fort Bragg to offer
truck driving course for all service members. To help with the training JCC has
partnered with EPES Transport System, Old Dominion Freight Line, Salem Leasing
Corporation, and Unfi. These four
companies also came to together to give JCC $69,000 worth of equipment for the
program.
Less
than 1 year certificate program Technical/Vocational Programs
1) Truck Driving Program
2) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
3) Criminal Justice/Police Science
4) Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
5) Welding
2) Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
3) Criminal Justice/Police Science
4) Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
5) Welding
Heating, Air
Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance
This
program has been at JCC for 40 years. In
this program students can work toward a certificate, a diploma, or an
associate’s degree. Participants develop
skills necessary to diagnose and repairs for residential and commercial. When students complete the course and take an
exam will become North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners.
Welding Program
This program has been a part of JCC’s curriculum for six years.
This program has grown over the years.
Currently they have 60 students in the program. Another part of the
program’s expansion includes a partnership with Johnston High School starting
in 2014. There is about 25 students
enrolled currently and they will be eligible to receive college credit.
Two year diploma in a
Technical/Vocational Program
1) Cosmetology/Cosmetologist,
Genera 2) Massage
Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 3) Pharmacy Technician/Assist 4)
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5) Criminal
Justice/Police Science
Certificate
Programs
Accounting
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Basic Law Enforcement Training Business Administration
Community Spanish Interpreter
Computed Tomography
Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology – Latent Evidence Early Childhood Education
Fire Protection Technology
Greenhouse and Grounds Maintenance
Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology
Horticulture Technology
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Paralegal Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Basic Law Enforcement Training Business Administration
Community Spanish Interpreter
Computed Tomography
Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology – Latent Evidence Early Childhood Education
Fire Protection Technology
Greenhouse and Grounds Maintenance
Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology
Horticulture Technology
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Paralegal Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating,
and Refrigeration Technology Computer Integrated
Machining Technology Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Heavy Equipment and
Transport Technology Horticulture Technology Medical Assisting Nuclear Medicine
Technology ParalegalTechnology Pharmacy Technology
Therapeutic Massage Welding Technology
Most of
the students attending JCC are full-time students (67%) but in the last couple
of years the part-time students have increased.
The demographics of the student body are white males between the ages of
20-29.
JCC is in partnership with 11 agencies
in the surrounding area. They all work together to provide services in finding
a job to training. Here are a couple of
agencies. Manor Inc., GlaxoSmithKline,
Nivi Nordisk, Pharmaceutical Industries, EPES Transport System,
Old Dominion Freight Line, Salem Leasing Corporation, and Caterpillar.
JJC partnership with Caterpillar has opened the door
for many students in the Smithfield area.
If a high school students is interested in getting an apprenticeship
with Caterpillar they
are required to take manufacturing related classes at Johnson Community College
three days a week during their junior year spring semester and work/train at
Caterpillar during the summer. Caterpillar compensates enrolled students for
their time spent working at Caterpillar. At the completion of the program, successful
graduates will have earned as Assembly Pre-Apprentice Certificate from Johnson
Community, a certificate from the North Carolina Department of Labor, and
completed approximately 640-hours of Caterpillar specific on the job training. What a great opportunity for the
students. This is what you call
partnership with local companies.
