Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

• NorthStar Digital Literacy: Offers tests and resources to improve essential digital skills like using computers, the internet, and software, aimed at enhancing digital literacy for work, education, and daily life.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry: Teaches entry-level workers to recognize and prevent workplace safety hazards, covering safety practices and workers' rights for a safe environment.
• Forklift Certification: Provides training on safe forklift operation, meeting OSHA standards, and earning a forklift license for industrial settings.
• NC3 Tape and Rule: Teaches accurate measurement techniques with tape measures and rules used in construction and manufacturing, focusing on precision skills for industry.
• MSSC Certified Logistics Associate (CLA): Covers basics of supply chain logistics including safety, material handling, quality control, communication, and problem-solving, preparing for entry-level logistics jobs.
• MSSC Certified Logistics Technician (CLT): Teaches skills for supply chain logistics such as product handling, order processing, inventory management, and safe handling of materials, preparing for higher-level logistics roles.
• This 100-hour, four-month academy offers in-person training leading to multiple credentials or certification exam readiness.

Types of Jobs: Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Specialist, Distribution Center Manager.

Prerequisite: 18 years old, 8th Grade Reading and 8th Grade Math competencies

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 100 hours of classroom instruction

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, room 115C

Leading Industry Employers: Werner, Union Pacific, Omaha Steaks, and TSL Companies

Dates: February 2025

Overview: Tier I is designed for individuals with little to no experience in manufacturing or logistics to prepare them for entry level positions. Tier I will introduce participants to the foundational knowledge and skills required for a career in Warehouse Work & Logistics. Successful participants earn credentials from industry and/or nationally recognized organizations.
 

OSHA 10- Hour General Industry
 

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course provides training for entry-level workers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces, as well as information regarding workers rights and employer responsibilities. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers have the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job.

NC3 Tape & Rule Precision Measurement
 

This 5-hour course meets the needs and expectations of modern industry in the global marketplace. Precision measurement instruments like tape and rule form the basis of quality in manufacturing and repair. Upon the end of this class, students who receive the NC3 certification have proven they know how to use the precision measurement tools to their full potential.
 

OSHA Forklift - 9 hour
 

This forklift certification course fully complies with OSHA's general industry and construction standards for forklift operator training. Throughout the course, you'll learn about all formal instruction topics needed to earn a forklift license and safely operate Class I - Class VII forklifts.
 

Prerequisites: Ability to read and write in English

Time requirement to Complete Credential: Self-paced study

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February 2025

Overview: Tier II is designed for individuals with entry level experience/knowledge in manufacturing and/or logistics or who have successfully completed LIA Tier I Courses. Tier II introduces participants to intermediate level knowledge and skills required for a career in Logistics & Industry. Successful participants earn two credentials from a nationally recognized certifying organization.

Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

Prerequisites: 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level before taking course. NCRC Silve

Time requirement to Complete Credential: Self-paced study

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February 2025

• Students learn the basics in oil and filter changes, fluid level top offs, tire rotation, repair, and replacements.
• Learn how to conduct multi-point vehicle checkups using a vehicle lift and other light mechanical work.
• Upon successful completion, students will earn:
  • Battery Starting and Charging Certification
  • Torque Mechanical Certificatio
  • EHP System V Tire and Wheel Certification
  • Torque Theory Test Certification

Types of Jobs: Express Lane Technician, Lube technician

Prerequisite: Be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 2 weeks, 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 40 hours total of hands on training

Cost: $2,200. Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details.

Credential Training Start Date(s): Sept. 16 – Oct. 1, 2024.

When is This Credential to be offered? Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm – 4:30pm.

Location of Credential Training: South Omaha Campus - MHY.

Leading Industry Employers: Baxter Auto Group, Sid Dillon Automotive, Woodhouse, Jensen Tire.

Dates: April, June 2025

• Learn to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. (CFOT)
• Learn the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. (CFOS/T)
• Learn the importance of high-performance splicing and the points necessary to achieve these splices. (CFOS/S)
• Learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. (CFOS/O)

Types of Jobs: Fiber Optic Technician, Fiber Splicing Technician

Prerequisite: Able to see, identify and manipulate small items and be able to read and speak the English language. The CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses, and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other specialist courses.

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 72 hours of classroom instruction

Cost: $3,490

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Leading Industry Employers: Google and CenturyLink

Dates: February, May 2025

Overview: Prepares students to take the Certified Fiber Optic Technician test. Presents industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home) and Distribution Cabling. Students learn to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February, May 2025

Overview: Introduces students to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of outside plant fiber optic cable. Combines lecture sessions and 85 percent hands-on activities. Students learn how to identify fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed fiber cable to existing standards.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February, May 2025

Overview: Introduces students to high performance splicing and the points necessary to achieve these splices. Classroom activities offer training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Student are responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices as well as correctly and efficiently installing spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February, May 2025

Overview: Introduces students to the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks and offers a general, easy-to-understand approach to fiber optic testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. Students learn the range of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among these.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Dates: February, May 2025