Merced College 2010-2011 Catalog

MERCED COLLEGE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Community Services program at Merced College has been an integral
part of the College’s commitment to provide education, enrichment, and
adventure to the community. The Community Services Program offers the
community an alternative that does not exist in the regular instructional
program. To receive more information, call (209) 384-6224 and/or visit
www.mccd.edu/community.
Classes
Community Service fee-based classes are offered by Merced College to
district residents interested in studying specific interests and enrichment
areas. Online (Internet) classes are offered throughout the year.
Special Programs for Children and Young Adults
The Community Services Office maintains a variety of programs during
the traditional summer session and throughout the year including College
for Kids classes, sports camps and workshops, swimming programs, and
summer theater.
Performing Arts
Community Services, from time to time, contracts with artists for theater
performances including special assemblies for local schools. Additionally,
the program sponsors a cooperative of dance instructors to provide public
performances to benefit local scholarship programs.
Workshops and Seminars
These programs deal with community problems and topics of current
interest. They are conducted in cooperation with special interest groups
and other community organizations.
Trips & Tours
Bus tours to museums, historic sites, sporting events, and to dramatic and
musical performances in other areas of California are planned throughout
the year. Nominal fees are charged to offset the cost of the performances
and transportation. Escorted tours to locations throughout the world are
also offered each year.
Traffic Safety School
Merced College is licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide
this course for adults and juveniles. With permission from the court of
jurisdiction, taking this course will prevent your citation from appearing
on your record. Traffic School Online, in English and in Spanish, is also
available.
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209.384.6000
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
EMPLOYER-FOCUSED TRAINING
CENTER (ETC)
The Employer-Focused Training Center also known as the Career
Advancement Academy is dedicated to meeting the needs of employees
and job seekers interested in short term vocational training. Courses
available include the Technical Office Occupations program and the
Medical Assistant program. Both of these programs are located at the
Merced College Business Resource Center in downtown Merced. For
more information about ETC and the Career Advancement Academy call
(209) 386-6738.
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
DEVELOPMENT (CITD)
The Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is one of 5 centers
located in the state to provide small to medium sized businesses with oneon-one
export and import counseling, technical assistance, training, and
market research.
The CITDs enhance the competitive strength of California businesses
in the international trade marketplace and support international trade
development in their local and regional communities. The network has
existing working relationships with local, industry, federal and international
partners, and has contractual relationships with the U.S. Department of
Commerce, International Trade Administration, the Western United States
Agricultural Trade Association, US Agency for International Development,
and the U.S. Department of Education, Business and International
Education Programs. We serve over 2000 California businesses each
year and offer the following value-added services:
● Individualized assistance to help existing companies and new
ventures strategically evaluate and pursue international business
opportunities
● International business conferences, workshops and seminars
designed to provide information and tools to help enterprises, and
organizations capitalize on global business
● Reference and referral services for specific customs, regulatory, and
operational challenges
● International matchmaking services to include introducing California
companies to potential trading partners through overseas trade
missions, hosting of inbound delegations and trade leads distribution
● Assist community colleges in internationalizing their curricula and
developing specialized programs and courses in international trade
to help prepare California’s workforce to compete and contribute in
the global economy.
To learn more, phone (209) 384-5892.
WORKPLACE LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTER
Since its inception in 1994, the WpLRC has increased Merced Community
College’s capacity to deliver training and non-training services to regional
businesses and industries through research, in-service training, and the
development and implementation of innovative training methodologies.
The WpLRC supports essential elements of the California Community
College Mission and Goals, which is to advance California’s economic
growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and
services that contribute to continuous work force improvement. The Center
conducts needs assessments and develops on-site programs to retrain
employees or upgrade employees’ skills in a wide variety of subjects. Call
(209) 386-6732 for information or visit www.mercedworkplacecenter.org