A free training course for weatherization of homes, solar and wind power begins in January. This program will focus on green technology skills required for today’s building industry. Many jobs are expected soon in the area. Orientations for interested students will be accepted starting in mid-November.

Training programs in the health professions continue to provide students with the skills to start a career in this high-demand area. In many cases, nursing assistant graduates become employed at competitive salaries with benefits. There are limited tuition-assisted enrollments in this program.

A new program for Electronic Health Records Specialist will begin in January. This nationally certified program will teach the technical information about maintaining electronic health records. Sussex Tech is offering this program in response to the movement to electronic records in hospitals and doctors’ offices.

Other training programs starting in January include clinical medical assisting, pharmacy technician, rehabilitation therapy aide, medical office (billing and coding, administration), clerical services and business skills. Most courses combine class work and workplace experience. Sussex Tech has received approval of seven courses by three national organizations. National certification exams are administered through the National Healthcareer Association and other specialty organizations.

Students interested in training to help begin a career should contact the Sussex Tech Adult Division at 302-856-9035. The tuition assistance for some programs is provided through program approval by the Delaware Workforce Investment Board or the Delaware Department of Labor, Employment and Training. Sussex Tech Adult Division programs are equal opportunity programs.