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On average, the cost of employee turnover is over $9,400 per employee*. That’s one good reason to consider Get A Skill, Get A Job if your organization is planning on hiring in one of the program job tracks.

The Get a Skill, Get a Job program is designed to help assure you are hiring motivated, well-qualified and well-trained individuals who are committed to being at work on time and will make a positive contribution to your organization right from the start.

There are two job training tracks in the Get A Skill, Get A Job Program:

  1. Pharmacy Technician Associate
  2. CNC Machinist

Reduce Your Risk

The participants have all gone through an extensive assessment process to help assure their success in the program and with an employer after they have successfully completed the program. The participants have a professional portfolio which summarizes their skills and competencies.

Money Back Guarantee

One of the unique features of this program is the money back guarantee. If a participant successfully completes the program and makes a good faith effort to secure employment, and is not able to, the college will refund the cost of the program to the participant. That means LCC is committed to making sure the applicants selected for the program are going to succeed in the workforce. We’re only successful if the participants are successful.

Relevant Training

The program consists of intensive six-week training sessions for each job track. For a summary of the skills developed in each session, click on the appropriate program:

Pharmacy Technician Associate
*Median wage in 2008: $13.24 per hour

TITLE OF TRAINING: Pharmacy Technician Associate TUITION: $2,150.00
TYPE OF TRAINING: Classroom / Lab / Practicum LOCATION:
West Campus
HOURS of TRAINING: 180  # of CEUs: 15 CLASS CAPACITY:    15
TARGET AUDIENCE: Individuals interested in becoming members of pharmacy delivery teams

DESCRIPTION

This program prepares participants to become successful members of pharmacy delivery teams. Participants will be prepared to function with knowledge and accuracy in dispensing and control of drugs in either a hospital or retail pharmacy. The program includes classroom and lab work, as well as practical, hands-on experience in the workplace environment. Successful participants will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board National Certification Exam.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

  • Prepare medications using knowledge of side effects and adverse reactions
  • Assess a prescription or medication order for completeness (for example, patient name, address, birth date, insurance, etc.), accuracy (right drug, strength, and appropriate directions for product), authenticity, legality, and reimbursement eligibility
  • Perform duties within State and Federal Laws that pertain to pharmacy
  • Exhibit the behavior of a professional in the discipline




TRAINING TOPICS

  • Preparation of drug reports
  • Preparation of medications
  • Usage of Aseptic Technique and the proper procedure(s) for mixing various sterile product
  • Calculation of child/adult dosages of medication and flow rate of IV solutions

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Minimum High School diploma or GED.
  2. Screening Assessment: National Career Readiness Assessment (WorkKeys) in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information
  3. Class Attendance Policy: Participants must attend at least 90% of the required training hours. Participants will be allowed no more than three (3) excused absences throughout the duration of the training program. A sign-in/sign-out attendance sheet will be used.
  4. Assessment:
    1. A test will be taken at the beginning and end of training to assess how much a participant has learned.
    2. Quizzes and exams will be given throughout the training.
  5. Skills Practice: Participants will practice what they are learning through lab work and other methods.
  6. Portfolio: Participants will develop a portfolio of competencies to assist in securing employment.

TEXTBOOKS:

All textbooks and supplies are provided.

CNC Machinist
*Median wage in 2008: $15.72 per hour

TITLE OF TRAINING: CNC Machinist TUITION: $2,500.00
TYPE OF TRAINING: Classroom / Lab LOCATION:
West Campus
HOURS of TRAINING: 210  # of CEUs: 17 CLASS CAPACITY:    15
TARGET AUDIENCE: Individuals interested in entry level CNC machinist positions in the manufacturing industry

DESCRIPTION

This program prepares participants for entry level CNC positions in the manufacturing industry. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading, introduction to manufacturing principles and computer numerical control programming.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

  • Operate milling machines
  • Use specific measuring instruments to an accuracy of 0.001
  • Read blueprints
  • Operate lathe
  • Create CNC programs using the conversational programming system





TRAINING TOPICS

  • Basic Print Reading
  • CNC Machining
  • Computer Numerical Control
  • CNC Milling Machines & Milling Operation
  • CNC Lathes and Lathe Operations
  • Measurement Systems
  • Specialized Measuring Tools

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Minimum High School diploma or GED.
  2. Basic mechanical drafting skills are necessary to begin this program and may be demonstrated by a score of 80% or better on the Drafting Placement Test.
  3. Basic computer skills are necessary for this course and can be demonstrated by a score of 80% or better on the PC Applications for Technology Placement Test.
  4. Screening Assessment: National Career Readiness Assessment (WorkKeys) in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information
  5. Class Attendance Policy: Participants must attend at least 90% of the required training hours. Participants will be allowed no more than three (3) excused absences throughout the duration of the training program. A sign-in/sign-out attendance sheet will be used.
  6. Assessment:
    • A test will be taken at the beginning and end of training to assess how much a participant has learned.
    • Quizzes and exams will be given throughout the training.
  7. Skills Practice: Participants will practice what they are learning through lab work and other methods.
  8. Portfolio: Participants will develop a portfolio of competencies to assist in securing employment.

TEXTBOOKS:

All textbooks and supplies are provided.

Employer Job Fair Sign-Up

On June 29, 2010 your company will have the opportunity to interview and hire the skilled participants of Lansing Community College’s Get A Skill Get A Job program at our Job Fair. If you are interested in having representation at this event, please fill out the following form. More information will follow.

Employer Job Fair Signup

Nationally-Recognized Program

This innovative program has been covered by local, state and national media, including:

  • USA Today
  • CNN Headline News
  • NPR Morning Edition
  • Fox Business Network – Cavuto on Business

Your business has an opportunity to participate in a leading-edge program to help get Michigan back to work.

*The average turnover cost, $8.00 per hour per employee is $9,444.47 or 38% of the departing employee’s annual wage. Cost includes: Separation Processing Costs; Replacement Hiring Costs; Training New Hire Costs; Lost productivity