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Workforce Development and Continuing Education

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Register for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Courses at Nunez!

To register either create a new account or sign-in to your account:


About Workforce Education:

The Workforce Education Department provides comprehensive, high quality, low cost, short and long-term occupational skills training.

  • Students who are interested in taking classes at Nunez Community College but do not desire to earn credit should apply as a Workforce Development student.
  • In order to begin the application process, create a student account here.
  • Once an account is created, a representative from the College will be in contact with you via email or phone. You will also be able to start registering your classes here.

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Crane Operator Training
December 17, 2018-January 18, 2019
Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM
Nunez Community College

THE 5 WEEK, FULL TIME PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON TRAINING ON OUR SELECTION OF CRANES. TAKE ADVANTAGE AND ENROLL AT NUNEZ TODAY!


How much does the training cost?
Tuition for the training is $5,500. Tuition assistance is possible.
Find out if you are eligible for financial assistance for career training through the Tri-Parish Business & Career Solutions Center and WIOA. Complete this pre-screening form to see if you qualify. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZGRYN2

Students who have completed their FASFA may be eligible for the GO Grant.  Please contact our Financial Aid office to determine if you are eligible.

What does a mobile crane operator do?
A crane operator assists with almost all heavy construction projects around the world. They can be seen in the background of every major project from skyscrapers to refinery and maritime work. An operator must possess a good understanding of load charts and equipment capabilities as well as an incredible command of the crane.

What is the average salary?
Average wage is $28.00-$32.00 an hour to start!!
Most jobs offer ample opportunity for overtime as well.

What type of certification is offered?
Upon successful completion of the course, all operators will test for the fixed-cab telescopic-boom crane (TSS) operator certification from the NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators). Operators have the opportunity to add even larger cranes to their certifications in the future.

Where can I work?
An NCCCO crane operator certification is accepted all over the US as well as many foreign territories.

When is the training offered?
December 17, 2018-January 18, 2019
Monday-Friday
7AM-3PM

Where is the training conducted?
Nunez Community College
3710 Paris Road
Chalmette, LA

How do I enroll?
There are three easy ways to apply:
Visit www.nunez.edu/admissions/Workforce-Development
Visit our campus at 3710 Paris Road in Chalmette
Call Nunez at 504-278-6419

 

About Continuing Education/Leisure Courses:

If you are interested in continuing education courses for personal/professional development or leisure, you should also register under Workforce Development. The same registration system is used for Workforce and continuing education/leisure courses. Continuing education/leisure courses are not credit-bearing courses.

  • Create an account here.
  • Search for continuing education/leisure courses and enroll here. To enroll in a continuing education course, you must first create an account.

About Continuing Education:

The Office of Continuing Education is located at 3710 Paris Road. A representative is available five days of the week to assist you, please stop by the building during the following hours for personal assistance in registering:

Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Call Ernest Frazier, Director of Workforce Development at (504) 874-6469, to explore new technologies and engage in personal or professional development.