These programs assist students in acquiring new skills and/or enhancing their existing knowledge in a variety of career areas.
Professional Development
In addition to providing professional development programs that can increase competencies in a variety of skill areas, Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers specific programming to assist individuals in maintaining their professional credentials:
Workforce Development Programs
Upon successful completion of the following training programs, students will receive a certificate from Bucks County Community College. Programs noted with an asterisk (*) also prepare individuals for industry standard certification or state licensure examinations.
Allied Health Programs
Continuing Education for Nursing and Allied Health is responsive to the needs of the healthcare community for career training, enhancement and advancement. Our course offerings provide quality educational opportunities for a variety of practice specialties for those who wish to continue their professional and personal development. Programs with an asterisk (*) also prepare individuals for industry standard certification of state licensure examinations. Programs include:
Information Technology Academy
The IT Academy provides the community with cutting edge, career focused training that prepares our diverse student population for vendor and vendor neutral certifications in an increasingly technology oriented society. Certified instructors focus on practical, hands-on applications throughout all courses and programs. The IT Academy promotes career awareness, skill development, and workplace experiences within the Information Technology field. Programs with an asterisk (*) also prepare individuals for industry standard certifications. Programs include:
For more information on IT Academy programs, please visit: www.bucks.edu/itacademy
Green Jobs Academy
The Green Jobs Academy is a new venture that includes a variety of academic and private industry partners in addition to Bucks County Community College. The Green Jobs Academy provides both long and shorter-term training programs geared toward workers looking for new skill sets in the green and sustainability industries. For more information on programs, please call 215-504-8532.
Business and Industry Services
The Center for Workforce Development provides customized training services for employers seeking to increase productivity, improve quality, and retain employees through workforce Education. Area of expertise include
Services are delivered at your location or one of our sites located throughout Bucks County. We offer relevant flexible, short format workshops designed to meet your objectives, and scheduled at your convenience. Call 215-968-8006 or go to the Center for Workforce Development website.
Fire and Emergency Services Training
The Bucks County Public Safety Training Center coordinates local and state level fire training in 67 counties in Pennsylvania. For complete information, call 215-340-8417. The College provides education and support for paramedic and emergency medical technician training for the County. For complete information, call 215-340-8400.
Online Learning
Ed2go, Gatlin, ProTrain and ACT online courses provide the opportunity for students to continue their education by choosing from a variety of online courses in the following areas:
We also offer online certification and license testing, workplace assessments, and educational and career guidance. Please visit us online at www.bucks.edu/actonline.
Adult Education Programs
Adult Education Programs are offered to county residents seeking to upgrade their basic skills or prepare for the GED exam. For program information call 215-968-8553. Employment assistance is available at the Team PA CareerLink sites in Perkasie 215-258- 7755 and Bristol 215-781-1073.
Practical Nursing Program
The PN program is fully approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. For information on this program, please call 215-968-8316.
Radiography Program
The Radiography Program is a two year program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. For more information, please call, 215-968-8475.
Cultural Programs
Each year the Cultural Programs Office presents a variety of musical and theatrical programs of the highest quality aimed at providing the entire family with opportunities for cultural enrichment. Other College organizations sponsor concerts, art exhibits, poetry readings, music and theatre programs, as well as film and lecture series for both students and the public. For a complete brochure listing these events, call 215-968-8087.
Personal Growth and Enrichment
Opportunities for personal growth are offered in art, culture, fitness, health, language and more. In the summer, the Kids on Campus program for children provides a variety of enriching experiences, which are both fun and challenging. Additionally, enrichment programs for seniors are available both on and off campus at many retirement centers. Foreign Language classes are also offered in various elementary schools in Bucks County with the Foreign Language Experience (FLEX) program. Enhance, a program designed to supplement the educational experiences of homeschooled children in the local community offers a variety of courses each year in the spring semester. This program offers creative, interactive activities to augment the education that is taking place in the homeschool environment. Each course targets students in different age groupings, ranging from ages 5 to 14. For complete information, on our programs, call the Office of Continuing Education at 215-968-8409 or visit the Continuing Education website.
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