Skills Trades
Serving the Educational and Work Ready Needs of the Community
Electrical Installation
Prepare for electrician entry level roles such as wiring installers, residential or commercial electricians, and more
Welding Certificate
Welding program is designed to prepare students for a career in the welding industry.
This 12-month program concentrates on four different types of welding:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
It also includes the safety and technical aspects of each process.
There is also:
Oxy-Fuel CuttingTeaches the students not only how to safely and properly cut metal with a torch, but also the science behind it.
Blueprint ReadingFor welding that includes weld symbols, line definition, and different views. This class starts at basic and moves to complex print reading.
Plumbing Certificate
This 9-month program concentrates on basic fundamentals as well as a broad spectrum of skills in this diverse industry.
Fundamentals include:
Water Distribution Systems
Drain/Waste/Vent Systems
Septic Systems
Backflow Prevention
Skills include:
Pipefitting and Installation
Appliance and Fixture Installation
Troubleshooting and Repair
Blueprint Reading
In addition to learning the skills of the trade, students will be prepared to enter into, and navigate their way through, a career in plumbing. They will learn how to write and maintain a resume; how to interview; and how to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers.
The Plumbing Technology program starts at zero and It is not necessary to have any experience to reach this goal – only the drive and determination to learn a skilled trade in high demand.
Cosmetelogy Certificate
The mission of the Certificate in Cosmetology at May Pen Institute of Excellence is to provide educational tools and knowledge for students to excel in the cosmetology field so they will possess the confidence and skills to service clients and obtain their licenses to be employed in salons, spas, or other avenues of the beauty industry. We strive to offer a balanced academic and personal environment that fosters growth and constant pursuit of knowledge and Christian servant leadership.
Program offered:
Hairdressers are increasingly in demand, with prediction that the profession will see 12.7 percent growth by 2030. Attending cosmetology classes, however, doesn’t just prepare students to cut hair — hairdressers are also adept at skin treatments, styling, manicures, pedicures, and ensuring that their clients feel good about their new look.
There are many career paths for cosmetology graduates as well, with opportunities to become creative stylists for film shoots and fashion shows, salon owners, product developers, or cosmetology teachers. With a healthy client list or an entertainment position, hairdressers can earn over $50,000 a year. It’s a profession that takes a certain personality type, spatial awareness, and a creative bent. For sociable, warm people who love styling hair, there is no better job out there.
Allied Health Care Careers
If your goal is a career in the medical field, Allied Health Careers could be the right place for you to begin
The NCTVET Allied Health Program is designed to help those interested in pursuing a career in the medical field by offering specialized and in-demand certificate programs.
Allied Health Careers certificates are affordable, starting at only $15,000/term with payment plans available.
Allied Health programs will help prepare you for careers in public health and patient care in medical offices, hospitals and ancillary medical businesses.
