NVCC Provides Short-Term Training for In-Demand Careers

WATERBURY, CT - Naugatuck Valley Community College is one of four Connecticut community colleges in the North-West region providing short-term workforce training that prepares students for increased employment opportunities in growing fields, while meeting employers’ needs to fill positions in areas that are currently in high demand.

The NVCC Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers on ground and remote coursework in healthcare and business fields including CNA (Certified Nurses Aid), Pharmacy Technician, Bookkeeping, and Medical Administrative Assistant at both Waterbury and Danbury campuses. In addition, welding is an in-demand career choice with great momentum that continues to provide numerous opportunities for career placement. Fay Godbolt, Director of Community & Economic Development noted, “Workforce Development Programs provide vocational opportunities that impact students and their families, ultimately improving their income, quality of life, and boosting their self-confidence, which is priceless.” For more information or to register for Workforce Development programs at NVCC please call Fay Godbolt at (203) 575-8029 or email fgodbolt@nv.edu.

“I strongly encourage those who have been affected by the pandemic to enroll at a community college to gain the skills they need to quickly transition to a new career,” said Dr. James Lombella, North-West regional president of the Connecticut Community Colleges, noting that employers often offer tuition reimbursement for employees to continue their education and climb the ladder of advancement within their organizations. “Our Workforce Development departments work closely with state and community partners to develop the right training programs to meet industry demand.”

Through a collaboration with the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, NVCC is also offering certified, career-focused programs that are approved by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Eligible participants receive tuition assistance and employment assistance as part of this grant. Linda Stango, Director of Workforce Transition at NVCC noted, “These grants extend our access to the unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers. Prospective students may contact the college for more information about these programs and how to apply for WIOA funding.”
Current WIOA approved programs are listed below. Students may contact Linda Stango a lstango@nv.edu or (203) 575-8221.

Advanced Manufacturing Machine Technology
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Certified Nurse's Aide
Child and Family Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate
Dietary Supervision
Disabilities and Mental Health
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor (DARC)
Fundamentals of Machine Technology
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate (GMAW) MIG
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate (GTAW)-TIG
General Automotive Services
Horticulture Certification
Legal Studies/Paralegal
Manufacturing Basics
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Coding and Billing
Patient Care Technician
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Pharmacy Technician
Professional Bartending
Professional Bookkeeper
Real Estate Principles and Practices
Security Officer Certification