Essex Tech Offering Industry Training and Community Enrichment Adult Education Classes
Participants in Essex Tech’s NightHawks Adult Education Program can choose from a variety of course offerings, such as welding, that include job placement assistance. (Photo Courtesy Essex Tech)
HATHORNE — Superintendent Heidi Riccio announces Essex Tech’s NightHawks Adult Education Program will offer new industry training and community enrichment course options.
Career Technical Institute (CTI) courses are funded through the Baker-Polito Administration’s Career Technical Institute initiative. These classes include industry training, credentialing and job placement assistance. Essex Tech works in collaboration with the MassHire North Shore Career Center on this initiative. Courses begin in January.
“We continue to see growth in a variety of employment opportunities. Our school has a commitment to training the workforce but also through our enrichment programs,” Superintendent Dr. Riccio said. “Essex Tech hopes that our community members will take advantage of these offerings.”
A full list of courses may be found here. Individual classes are:
CTI – Construction Labor Course-Industry Training with Job Placement Assistance
This Construction Craft Laborers Training Program provides students with industry training and hands-on experience to prepare them for careers in the construction and building trades. The construction industry remains a major growth industry and a source of job opportunities for individuals entering the workforce.
Students enrolled in the Construction Craft Laborer program will earn certifications in Advanced Lead Awareness, OSHA 10 and HotWorks. This training will offer the opportunity to connect with the Local 22 Laborers Union.
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 25, continuing for 15 weeks. Additional Career Readiness with MassHire is required. Sessions will be held remotely.
Cost: $75
CTI – Electro Mechanical Assembly Course-Industry Training with Job Placement Assistance
Students will learn how to use assembly hand tools, print reading, measuring, torquing, micrometers, oscilloscopes, wire harnesses and termination types crimping, pins, lugs, extractors, and connectors. Students also will learn basic electrical theory and lab: conductance of current/electrons flow in an electric circuit, continuity, temperature measurements, decibels, and electrostatics. Students will earn certifications online in OSHA-10 and HotWorks.
Classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 25, continuing for 13 weeks. Additional Career Readiness with MassHire is required. Some sessions will be held remotely.
Cost: $75
CTI – HVAC Course-Industry Training with Job Placement Assistance
This HVAC Training program provides students with basic industry training and hands-on experience: troubleshooting issues, installing, and repairing a broad range of heating and cooling systems, including, window and central air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and various heating systems. Students learn different heating systems such as gas, oil, and electrical. Students receive a basic foundation on cooling systems, and air conditioning system installation and maintenance.Certifications include OSHA-10, HotWorks and EPA608. Students will also receive Career Readiness training.
Students will earn certifications online in OSHA-10 and HotWorks. This training will prepare and create a pathway for future employment in the industry. Students also will receive Career Readiness training. Registrants will be referred to the MassHire Career Center for additional information.
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 25, continuing for 13 weeks. Additional Career Readiness with MassHire is required. Some sessions will be held remotely.
Cost: $75
CTI – Welding Course-Industry Training with Job Placement Assistance
This course will include the basics of oxy-acetylene cutting, along with stick welding, most commonly done in industrial and commercial settings. Additionally, this course will include MIG and TIG welding. Topics include identification of alloys, advantages and drawbacks of each welding type, and a general understanding of the welding arc.
Students will be able to interpret and critique their own welds, making necessary adjustments to their machine or technique. The course will cover joints and positions and students will be working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Students will learn basic terminology and techniques, including cutting steel with a torch and making bead welds with the most common types of stick welding. Certifications include OSHA-10 and HotWorks.
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 25, continuing for 15 weeks. Additional Career Readiness with MassHire is required. Some sessions will be held remotely.
Cost: $75
Marine Trades Technical Training
This course will orient participants on the basics of Yamaha outboard motors through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on engine work. An experienced Yamaha instructor will teach skills such as water pump replacements; oil changes; and basic diagnostic procedures, enabling participants to quickly contribute to local marine businesses. OSHA-10 and HotWorks Certifications are included. This class will be held at both Essex Tech and Danversport Marina in Danvers and is supported through the generosity of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA).
Classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, starting Tuesday, Jan. 4 and continuing for eight weeks. Classes start at 6 p.m.
Cost: $400
600-Hour Journeyman License Series: Advanced: 75 Hours
This Advanced course is offered for students with more than 450 hours of code and theory instruction. This course also may be taught remotely when needed.
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, Jan. 4, continuing for 14 weeks. Classes begin at 5 p.m.
Cost: $600
600-Hour Journeyman License Series: Intermediate: 75 Hours
This Intermediate course is offered for students with 150 to 450 hours of code and theory instruction. This course also may be taught remotely when needed.
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, Jan. 4, continuing for 13 weeks. Classes begin at 5 p.m.
Cost: $600
This class follows the state curriculum and is designed to prepare students for the Massachusetts State Examination for the Journeyman Plumbing License. Class will meet for 55 hours of Tier 3. Participants must have completed a Tier 2 program. Participants who have completed Tier 2 at a location other than at Essex Tech must provide a copy of a signed verification of school and shop hours form including hours completed. Participants must be working in the plumbing trade currently. Required: All students must bring their current code book to all classes.
Classes: Tuesdays starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, continuing for 11 weeks. Classes begin at 5 p.m.
Cost: $400
This class follows the state curriculum and is designed to prepare students for the Massachusetts State Examination for the Journeyman Plumbing License. Class will meet for 55 hours of Tier 4. Participants must have completed a Tier 3 program. Participants who have completed Tier 3 at a location other than at Essex Tech must provide a copy of a signed verification of school and shop hours form including hours completed. Participants must be working in the plumbing trade currently. Required: All students must bring their current code book to all classes.
Classes: Tuesdays starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, continuing for 11 weeks. Classes begin at 5 p.m.
Cost: $400
This class follows the state curriculum and is designed to prepare students for the Massachusetts State Examination for the Journeyman Plumbing License. Class will meet for 55 hours of Tier 5. Participants must have completed a Tier 4 program. Participants who have completed Tier 4 at a location other than at Essex Tech must provide a copy of a signed verification of school and shop hours form including hours completed. Participants must be working in the plumbing trade currently. Required: All students must bring their current code book to all classes.
Classes: Tuesdays starting Tuesday, Jan. 11, continuing for 11 weeks. Classes begin at 5 p.m.
Cost: $400