Special Training Programs

Training Programs for Industry

BCCC's Mechanical Maintenance program offers two instructional delivery models: On campus or online! This integrated systems and blended learning approach has proven successful in numerous manufacturing and training sites across the country. This approach incorporates: industrial quality equipment, troubleshooting emphasis, and task-based, competency-based curriculum. Courses offered in Hydraulics, Mechanical Drives, PLC, AutoCAD® and Industrial Controls DOE for Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma. For more information on these courses or for customized training for your employees, please contact Emily Evans at evanse@bucks.edu For current public courses, please visit Comprehensive Industry Training

Redner's Warehouse Markets "Food for Thought Program"

Employees at Redner's may be eligible to participate in the "Food for Thought" tuition reimbursement program. For information about this program, contact Sherry McKinney at 215-968-8359 or mckinnes@bucks.edu and/or Holly Beck at 215-504-8533 or beckh@bucks.edu

UPS Earn & Learn Program

Bucks County Community College and United Parcel Service (UPS) have implemented an education-based partnership to benefit BCCC students. The "Earn & Learn Program" gives students the opportunity to work part-time at UPS and qualify to receive up to $3,000 per year toward their tuition. All part-time UPS employees are eligible immediately upon hire for up to $15,000* in education assistance.

The benefits of this program allow you to work one of the following excellent shifts: 4 AM, 12 PM, 6PM or 11PM. All shifts run approximately 3.5 to 5 hours in length Monday through Friday. You will also receive full medical benefits upon attaining six months of employment.

Attend classes at a BCCC campus or at the Willow Grove UPS facility. Distance learning is available to all participants. This feature allows busy, motivated adults to individually complete courses without attending on site classes. BCCC works with your busy schedule to make it as convenient as possible to reach your goals.

If you are a current UPS employee that has questions or would like to enroll, please contact Denise McCardle at 215-504-8602.

If you are interested in pursuing employment at UPS, please contact the Human Resources Department at 215-830-7943 or lisaoconnor@ups.com

Join the many who are already taking advantage of the UPS Earn & Learn program.

Early Childhood Education Program in Philadelphia Day Care Centers

The Center for Workforce Development at Bucks County Community College is currently offering courses in our Early Childhood Education occupational major onsite at day care centers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

For information about setting up onsite courses at your facility, contact Georgina Taylor at 215-968-8268 or email taylorg@bucks.edu

Early Childhood Education program #2026

A two-year course of study leading to the Associate of Arts Degree, this major meets Pennsylvania certification requirements for assistant teachers in private kindergartens, nursery schools, and child day-care centers.

Certified Assistant Teachers who wish to earn credits toward certification as a teacher in private kindergartens, nursery schools, and child day-care centers, may earn these credits at the College, provided they have not previously received credit for the course(s).

Graduates are prepared to work with young children and to create and maintain healthful and safe facilities; provide an educational component conducive to intellectual and emotional development; facilitate wholesome social interactions; give adequate custodial care; establish two-way communication with the home; cooperate with their co-workers; keep required records, and behave as a role model.

Graduates of this program should be able to do the following:

• plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for their student in coordination with the head teacher.
• maintain a healthy and safe environment for their students.
• work cooperatively with families and co-workers.

MH/MR Program

Selected employees of contracted agencies of the Bucks County MH/MR Department are eligible to participate in an approved Associate of Arts program at Bucks County Community College. Approved students are eligible for tuition waivers at Bucks County Community College.

Participants may choose from one of the following majors: Social Services #1130, Psychology Pre-Professional #1060 OR Psychology-Life Skills #1067.

All programs include the following requisites: English Composition I and II and Introduction to Psychology. Each program has specific requirements in Mathematics, Health and Sciences courses. A brief introduction to each program of study is listed below.

Social Services Major #1130

The social services major offers a broad base for the understanding of people and their strengths and needs. The focus of the major is on the social services delivery system in the context of contemporary social problems. Students will be exposed to the major theories of psychology, sociology, and social work as well as the ethical guidelines for those who work in these professions. The students will develop skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, interviewing, assessment, and basic interventions.

The general objectives of the Social Services major are to: train students interested in careers in social welfare and prepare students who may wish to continue their studies towards a Bachelor's Degree in social services work. Graduates have obtained jobs in mental health, mental retardation, geriatrics, drug and alcohol, children and youth, corrections, and other social agencies.

Psychology Pre-Professional #1060

The Psychology Pre-Professional major is designed for students who have a serious interest in professional psychology. This major concentrates on the sciences, statistics, and experimental design. The major focus of this major should enable students to:

• understand the scientific bases for exploring the meanings of human behavior
• develop the skills necessary that are basic to a career in professional psychology
• prepare for transfer to programs of professional psychology in other academic institutions.

Though completion of this major does not guarantee acceptance in transfer schools offering baccalaureate majors in psychology, students in this program typically have career goals of therapy, research, administration, or teaching.

Psychology - Life Skills #1067

The Psychology Life-Skills Major is designed for students who plan to concentrate their studies on the humanistic-applied areas of psychology. The major focus of this major should enable students to:

• better understand and make application of psychological principles to everyday life situations.
• understand the needs and special concerns of persons and the impact of certain stressors upon human behavior.

• prepare for transfer to institutions offering majors relative to human relations curriculum and majors.

Though completion of this major does not guarantee acceptance in transfer schools offering baccalaureate majors in psychology, students in this major typically have goals related to providing and/or administering social assistance.

Program details

As a student in this program, you must:

• Complete an application for Admission to Bucks County Community College.
• Pay for college fees, including the application fee and books.
• Obtain the proper signatures from your immediate supervisor and others as required.
• Register by appointment with the program coordinator.
• You will be required to take placement tests for Math and English courses.

As a student of Bucks, you will meet with a Social/Behavioral Science Advisor. You may also have already earned college credit through your work and life experience. A meeting can be arranged with the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)Coordinator on the Newtown campus.

For information about this program, contact Sherry McKinney at 215-968-8359 or mckinnes@bucks.edu and/or Holly Beck at 215-504-8533 or beckh@bucks.edu

Water and Wastewater Management DEP Approved Courses

Bucks County Community College offers courses for Water and Wastewater Management operators that are approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). For more information, please contact Charles Vaughan 215-504-8516 or vaughanc@bucks.edu

Real Estate Mandatory Continuing Education

Real Estate Licensees and Real Estate Appraisers Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE): This schedule reflects two important educational changes announced by the State Real Estate Commission specifically permitting licensees:

• To complete their continuing education requirements in 3.5-hour, as well as 7-hour increments
• To take all of their continuing education via elective courses

Real estate licensees must complete 14 hours of MCE before May 31, 2010 in order to maintain licensure. For real estate appraisers, four of the courses were approved for 3.5 MCE appraiser credits. Real estate appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education per biennium.

Customized Training Courses:

Bucks County Community College can provide in-house CPE courses specifically for your firm or company. We will assist you in every aspect of planning a coordinated series of courses for your staff that will meet their specific needs.

As a partner in your training efforts, Bucks County Community College, Center for Workforce Development will work with you to:

• Identify your needs.
• Help you choose a course(s), or design a course(s) tailored to your strategic objectives.
• Partner with Instructor from a network of nationally recognized instructors and act as a liaison.
• Provide you with all training materials including manuals, sign-in forms and evaluation forms.
• Secure a meeting site.
• Provide an evaluative summary, and
• Award Continuing Professional Education credits.

To discuss your specific training needs, please call or email Georgina Taylor at (215) 968-8268 or taylorg@bucks.edu or set up a no-cost no-obligation consultation.