Sussex Tech Adult Division offers job training for adults

High school graduates and other adults looking to improve their career outlook can take advantage of training programs to start a career. High-demand jobs in many trade areas and various health professions require training. The Sussex Tech Adult Division has developed quality programs to prepare students for successful careers.

Training for careers in the health professions continues to provide students with the skills to enter high-demand areas. Nursing-assistant graduates become employed at competitive salaries that in many cases also include benefits. There are limited tuition-assisted enrollments in this program.

Other training programs include medical assisting, pharmacy technician, ophthalmic medical assistant, optician, rehabilitation therapy aide program, and medical office work for billing, coding and clerical. Most courses combine class work and workplace experience. Sussex Tech has received approval of many programs for national certification. The cost of the national certification exams is included in the tuition.

Apprenticeship programs in eight different trades will be offered in the evenings. Students can learn the theory of the trade while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Areas covered include electrical; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; plumbing; auto mechanics; marine mechanics; welding; industrial mechanics; and early care and education.

A series of training modules has been developed to teach weatherization, solar power and wind power. Thermal-imaging technology and green-building standards are also included.