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Welding Technology I with Gear Package

$840

with Tom Owen

Calendar May 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Monday & Wednesday evening classes run from May 5th to June 4th, 2025 (5 weeks)

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 30 hours 

Includes your own welding gear. The package includes a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered. 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 6 payments of $105.71, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $105.74.

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Welding Technology I without Gear Package

$640

with Tom Owen

Calendar May 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Monday & Wednesday evening classes run from May 5th to June 4t, 2025 (5 weeks)

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 30 hours

This course is designed for beginners, the course can also be tailored to individuals seeking more advanced training.  This course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal and vertical applications. Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting will also be covered.   

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Online Learning
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Online Learning

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Calendar Jan 1, 2026

Ed2Go offers various types of online learning opportunities. You can contact Vermont Student Acceptance Corp (VSAC) and ask about their non-degree grants. If VSAC pays for the course, let us know and we'll work with you to get registered and on your way. If you want to pay for it yourself, you can take care of that directly with Ed2Go by entering your credit card information. Please see the following links:

Career Training (can lead to certifications): https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/

Shorter Courses: https://www.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/

 

American Sign Language
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American Sign Language

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Contact the American Sign Language Institute in St. Albans, VT for more information.  Website: asltraininginstitute.org, Email asltraininginstitute@gmail.com and Phone 802-393-2999.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Online Only
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Online Only

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Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/certified_clinical_medical_assistant/

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly on the website given above.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-0617 or email careertraining@maplerun.org

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients.

In this course, you will medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, and routine treatment and laboratory duties.

You will also learn medical terms and their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

You will be also able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Upon completion of the course, you will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced - Online Only
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced - Online Only

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Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-training-for-cmaa/

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly on the website given above.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-0617 or email careertraining@maplerun.org

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. To stand out in this high-demand field, you need a specialized skill set and certification. This National Healthcareer Association-certified course will train you for an entry-level position as clinical medical assistant and prepare you for the certification exam.

You will learn how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work. In addition, you will be trained to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical record, administer injections, and more. You will also study body systems and their main functions, so you can assist with patient exams. After successfully completing this course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.

Commercial Drivers License Training
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Commercial Drivers License Training

$5,700

First, did you know that Class A drivers start off at $65,000 right here in Vermont? That's confirmed through Pro Driver Training in Enosburg/Milton.

Age requirement: Minimum age is 17. Must be 18 to take the permit test.

Contact Pro Driver Training at (802) 893-4955.

Here are the steps in earning a CDL Class A License:

1. Take the CDL Permit Prep Course

2. Pass a Dept. of Transportation physical (suggested to complete before permit test)

3. Take the CDL Permit Test

4. Enroll in CDL Class A training (done through Pro Driver) (grants are available through VSAC, VocRehab, PathStone and NCTC.)

5. Take CDL Class A licensing driver's exam. Get hired immediately!!

After students turn 21, they can become interstate drivers.

More questions about the process itself? Contact Pro Driving at (802) 893-4955.

Dental Assistant: Online Training, includes an externship through Ed2Go
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Dental Assistant: Online Training, includes an externship through Ed2Go

$1,995

Exciting News! Train online to become a Dental Assistant in as little as six months through Ed2Go, an online training provider.

Please visit this site for more details: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtcvt/training-programs/clinical-dental-assistant/

The online course does include an externship that can be explored with Ed2Go. 

If you're paying for the course, you can register directly at this link through Ed2Go.

If you're seeking financial assistance, you can contact VSAC to see if you're eligible for a grant by calling 800-642-3177. The Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation are also good sources for funding. If you receive funding, please contact the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC) as the final step to registering and starting a new career. You can call NCTC at 802-527-6433 or email careertraining@maplerun.org. 





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