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Springdale JCC offers six vocational training programs. A student is
on-the-job during the training day. The instructor is considered to
be the employer and will evaluate the student as the employee. A
positive attitude and hard work assure a solid reference upon
completion. Each vocation has specific professional requirements
for safety and dress.
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Students enter a comprehensive training program to obtain a
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license. The course includes 75 hours
in the classroom and 75 hours of clinical experience at a local assisted care facility.
Students are provided with a professional uniform (scrubs) for both
the classroom and clinical settings. Employment in this field
prohibits a history of assault or violent incident records.
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Students train to become a data entry clerk, word processor, office assistant,
or accounting clerk. Training includes
use of computers and office machines, office procedures, typing and
keyboarding skills, business English, and filing and mailing
procedures. Students are provided with a business professional
uniform.
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Students train in auto body collision repair and advance to become
a Refinishing Apprentice. Students learn procedures for rust and
dent repair, filling and sanding, alignment and replacement,
surface preparation for paint and applying primer, finish, and
clear coat. Training includes the repair of radiator systems, air
conditioner condensers, window regulators, as well as door glass
and interior component replacement and welding and cutting
operations. Safety precautions require the use of respirators and
eye protection.
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Students enter a comprehensive training program to obtain a Department of
Public Safety Standards Training Certification (DPSST). Students learn
communication skills, physical fitness, self-defense, CPR and first aide,
security and safety skills, as well as laws and regulations. Private Security
officers work for contract security companies or proprietary security in retail
stores, colleges, hospitals, banks, etc. Students must pass a criminal
background check to work in this field.
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Students train to become a pantry cook, station cook, or hotel and
restaurant cook. You will learn safety procedures, master new tools
and equipment, prepare a variety of foods, and acquire your
sanitation card. Students are provided with a professional uniform.
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Students train to become a Limited Building Maintenance
Electrician. Learn basic electrical theory, safety skills, hand
and power tool skills, blueprint reading, raceway bending and
installation, circuit layout and wiring, device and lighting
installation, and more. Employment in this field requires passing a
test for color blindness.
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Springdale offers educational training tied to occupational choice
and tailored to individual needs. Students learn at their own pace
and don't compete with others for grades. Our instructors have high
expectations and are committed to helping students get a GED
(General Education Development) Certificate. Those who qualify
can complete a High School Diploma through a partnership with
Corbett High School. Springdale is accredited by the Northwest
Association of Schools and Colleges and registered as an Oregon
Sate Alternative School.
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With the help of a case manager and other supportive staff at
Springdale JCC, students establish goals, polish social skills, and
get the placement support needed to find employment. We also give
students the knowledge and tools necessary for independent living
such as budget management and how to locate an apartment. Training
is divided into four stages that include:
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Outreach and Admissions - prospective students learn:
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Details of life on center
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Responsibilities of students on center
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Vocation offerings at the center
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Career Preparation - students will:
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Adjust to life at Springdale
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Learn employability, job search, and computer skills
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Work on a personal career development plan
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Career Development - students will:
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Learn a trade
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Achieve academic goals
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Learn communication, problem-solving, and social skills
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Begin job search
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Prepare for independent living
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Graduate
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Career Transition
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Begin a career
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Find housing, transportation, and support services
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Respond to 6- and 12-month placement surveys
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Upon successful completion of a vocational trade, students may
continue training at another Job Corps center or enter Mt. Hood
Community College to work towards a college degree.
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When you begin your training, you are assigned a case manager.
Your case manager will meet with you regularly to:
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Provide personal and career counseling
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Help you adjust to life in the program
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Coordinate the evaluation of your training and social skills
progress
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Support improvement in work skills and mutually agreed upon
goals for successful employment
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Provide support for anger management, grief and loss, dealing
with divorce, or sexual abuse counseling
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Ensure your needs are met when you graduate – your case
manager will assist with job placement and any transition
needs you may have (housing, childcare, clothing, etc)
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To further develop the technical skills you need to succeed, you
will complete an on-the-job internship with a local employer. This
internship will take place after you have completed most of your
vocational training and all of your academic goals. Completion of
the internship is dependent upon your ability to learn on the job,
and an unpaid internship may become a paid job based on performance
evaluations from your employer and on job availability.
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Drugs and alcohol do not mix with working and learning. You must
be clean and sober to get and keep any job. The use or possession
of any alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
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