Open House Focusing on RVCC Workforce Programs Planned
Learn more about the career, professional development and technical training programs being offered by Raritan Valley Community College at a Workforce Open House, Thursday, August 17, from 5-6:30 p.m. The event, which is free of charge, will be held in the College’s new state-of-the-art Workforce Training Center at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.
The Open House will offer participants the opportunity to learn about career training programs designed in partnership with local industry that can prepare students for a new career in a year or less. The programs include Cosmetology/Esthetics (skincare), HVAC, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology and Commercial Energy Management. Information also will be available about:
• professional development and exam certification programs
• the admissions process
• computer training
• technical courses
• English as a Second Language classes
• High School Equivalency (GED) exam preparation
• small business courses and assistance offered through the Small Business Development Center
• New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) training classes offered free to local workers and employers
Participants also will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and register for Fall Semester classes. To register for the Workforce Open House, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit. For additional information, contact the RVCC Admissions Department at 908-526-1200 or admissions@raritanval.edu.
Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2017
Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383
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