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Spring 2016
Set a course for success!
Training Programs
2016 Spring
757-789-7979
es.vccs.edu
Workforce Development Services Spring 2016

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Mission
The Workforce Development Services Division at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) offers a broad range of
high quality, cost effective education and training services to individuals, as well as business, industry, government, and
professional organizations in support of economic development and community enrichment.
The Division is comprised of seven integrated programming units that work closely with local business and industry
as well as community, economic development and planning agencies and government, and civic and social service
organizations. In addition, the Division maintains close ties with the College’s Academic and Instructional Division.
ESCC is also committed to helping local Eastern Shore business and industry compete and win in today’s global
marketplace. In addition to open enrollment continuing education classes, our Workforce Development staff can
customize a program to meet your specific needs, and, in most cases, deliver right in your own workplace to save you
down time and travel costs.
NEW at ESCC!
Taking a short term class is now easier than ever!
• You can now register for noncredit classes online!
To register for ESCC’s Non-credit classes:
• Go to es.vccs.edu
• Click on Workforce and Continuing Education
• Click on Course Offerings
• Then, sign-in or create a profile.
Register and Pay for Non-credit classes online!
The staff at
ESCC Workforce Development Services
is here to serve you
Joe Betit Contracted Training Coordinator jbetit@es.vccs.edu 757-789-7979
Teresa Guy Career Pathways Coordinator tguy@es.vccs.edu 757-789-1790
Kimberlee Ormsby Information Specialist kormsby@es.vccs.edu 757-789-5927
Jason Perry Liaison to ESCC Workforce Development jperry@es.vccs.edu 757-789-7979
Amy Shockley Adult Education Coordinator ashockley@es.vccs.edu 757-789-1793
Michelle Spangler WIOA Programs Coordinator mspangler@es.vccs.edu 757-789-1756
A special ‘thank you’ to Charles Killmon for the ESCC photos in this publication.
A scene from the 2015 ESCC-WDS Sponsored
Administrative Professionals Day
This year’s event will be held on Friday, April 29th
Come join us!
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Industrial Technology: Blue Collar to Gold Collar
ESCC’s Industrial Technology program prepares students to be high-skilled, multicraft
technicians who can work in a variety of industrial and commercial settings from
manufacturing to aerospace. The broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum includes safety,
schematics, mechanical diagrams, and welding. The types of machinery and equipment
used in industrial and commercial facilities and operations involve electrical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, and mechanical devices as well as programmable logic controlled and heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Technicians are needed to build,
install, repair, and maintain equipment and systems that keep businesses running smoothly.
Skilled laborers who were formerly considered blue collar workers are now being referred
to as gold collar workers due to today’s technology and training which utilizes proven
assessment and diagnostic processes. Program graduates have gone to work for the
Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), Tyson Foods, Bayshore Concrete, and Perdue
Farms. A number of these students participated in the College’s internship program, and
many of them earned valuable industry credentials while at ESCC.
To learn more about ESCC’s Industrial Technology Program, visit the college website at es.vccs.edu, or contact program
advisor, John Floyd at 757-789-1778 or at jfloyd@es.vccs.edu.
The Role of the Workforce Development Contract Training Coordinator (WFD-CTC)
ESCC is proud to introduce Joe Betit who started work recently as our Workforce Development
Contract Training Coordinator (CTC). His job is to assist any size business with training and
development needs, ranging from a small entrepreneurial startup to the Shore’s largest employers.
Betit works with clients to understand their current training needs and then identifies training sources
that meet those needs. He assists the client with navigating the wide variety of existing training
resources that are available through the college’s regular credit programs, our online training partners,
short term non-credit programs, and through specialized classes.
We believe that continued staff training and development help ensure that the Eastern Shore can grow and maintain
sustainable commerce which provides good paying jobs.
Let Joe help you grow your business. mobile phone: 703-725-6132 email: jbetit@es.vccs.edu
ESCC WDS Contracted Training Selected Courses
• Work ethics/integrity
• Professional Performance
• Choose your attitude
• Essential Skills of communication
• Accepting challenge and change
• Stress Management
• Customer Service
Any of these sessions can be customized to meet the needs of the customer.
• Teamwork
• Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow
• WorkSmarts
• Everybody Wins
• A. C. T. with Integrity
• Essential Skills
• Generations
ESCC and CDS: Potential partners to provide Tractor Trailer Training
ESCC and CDS Tractor Trailer Training are committed to providing
professional training and job placement assistance to its students.
With 16 years plus of operation, CDS has many years of experience
in trucking, with many of those years in truck driving training and
placement of new drivers.
The program consists of classroom instruction and on-the-road training.
Students enjoy our hands-on approach to training. CDS has more trucks
and instructors than other schools. This allows students more truck time
and better quality training. Most schools operate with 1 or 2 trucks and
1 or 2 instructors trying to train 10-15 students. At CDS students train
in small groups of 1-3 students per truck and instructor. ESCC plans to
offer this program in Spring 2016.
For more information about becoming a professional driver, please call ESCC Workforce Development Services at 757-789-1757.
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SPRING COURSES
UAV Ground School - Presented by Airsight Global
A one day course geared for the hobbyist to ensure safe operations
no matter where you fly. Topics include FAA Regulations, Aviation
Fundamentals, Safety, and Insurance. A great foundation or
springboard to take your hobby to the next level!
Sat. April 16 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WDS 170/180
$130 (Before March 15) $155 (After March 15) $180 (On-Site)
Food Safety Certification
The ServSafe® program provides food safety training, exams and educational materials
to food service managers. Students can earn the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager
Certification. Managers learn to implement essential food safety practices, personal hygiene,
cleaning, sanitation, and how to create a culture of food safety. Instructor: L. Allison
Tues. & Thurs. Feb. 23- March 3 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. WDS 150 $145 class + exam
$70 exam only
Basic Computer Skills - Beginner Level
This non-credit continuing education course is for the beginner new to the world of computers.
Learn to use the Windows 7 desktop computer. You will learn how to save and retrieve files, write
and print documents, maintain and secure your system, access the Internet, send and receive emails,
and much more.
Tues. & Thurs. Feb. 16 - 23 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. WDS 169 $60
MS Office Suite 2013
This course will provide you with concise, step-by-step instructions to introduce you to the
applications in the Microsoft Office 2013 Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You should be
familiar with computer basics before taking this class.
Thurs. & Tues. Feb. 25-Mar. 15 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. WDS 169 $120
SAT Prep Class for the New SAT
This course is designed to provide college
bound students a complete review and to
prepare them for the SAT Test. Lessons cover
SAT math, critical reading, and writing
sections. The student will learn new SAT
concepts and test-taking approaches, receive
helpful answer explanations for all practice
tests and quizzes as well as practice essay
questions and exercises.
Date to be determined.
Please call 757-789-7979 for more details.
Family Caregiver Class
Caring for a sick parent, spouse or other family member at home
may be one of the most gratifying and rewarding experiences of
a lifetime, but it is one that may also be filled with frustration,
uncertainty, physical and mental fatigue, and at times resentment.
Understanding the challenges and learning strategies for dealing
with the day-to-day issues can help you to provide a safe and
healthy environment for your loved one. This course also covers
common legal and financial issues families face when a loved one
is seriously ill. Wills, power of attorney, and guardianship are all
discussed. Caregivers learn how they can become more efficient and
reduce stress by planning for the future. Caregivers learn to manage
stress, accept help and support,
deal with difficult family members,
and identify the warning signs of
emotional, physical, and mental
burnout. Finally, learning about
community options for respite and
end-of-life or hospice care will help
caregivers provide the most effective,
efficient, and quality care at home.
Tues. Mar. 8 - Apr. 26 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WDS 150 $128
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Basic Marine Systems
In this course you will gain experience and knowledge using ABYC standards for proper
engineering and maintenance of small vessels commonly in use today. Water systems, pumps,
propulsion, air systems, engine systems, basic electrical systems, steering controls, winterization,
and USCG regulations.
Tue. & Wed. Apr.12 - May 10 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Deep Creek Marina $195
ECO Tour Guide Online
This eight-week non-credit class, offered online with
computer and internet access required, will provide
successful students with certification credentials to
lead their own Ecotours. The class will focus on the
aspects of ecotourism, including “Leave No Trace”
principles, ecosystem science, customer service,
essential guiding skills, culture, and natural history.
Online Jan. 19 – Mar. 8, 2016
Online Offering $135
($90 Recertification Only)
**In order to qualify for ecotourism certification,
Red Cross certification in CPR & First Aid Certification is required.**
OSHA Compliant Operator Training
OSHA training for Forklifts and Marine Travelifts requires both
classroom training and a practical exercise. Training for all new
employees and a refresher training for current operators every three
years is required by OSHA. MYMIC Training Technologies and
ESCC offers this OSHA Compliant Operator Certification for
the operation of any industrial forklifts and marine travelifts. A
site specific exercise will be completed at each student’s workplace
where the forklift and/or travelift is used.
Thur. Feb. 18 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Class portion in WDS Building
(plus visit to participating sites)
$280
Spanish for the Workplace
This class is twenty-four hours of instruction over twelve weeks. You will
learn basic Spanish to aid in communicating with customers and clients
at work. If you are in healthcare or hospitality, this course will target
basic Spanish to help you on the job.
Mon. & Thur. Feb. 1 – Apr. 21 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WDS Bldg. $250
When your people grow . . .
so does your business.
Contact ESCC Workforce and Development Services
757-789-7979 or es.vccs.edu
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Online Course Offerings
ESCC has access to several education partners who provide literally thousands of courses that cover almost every sector
and industry. Simply go to: http://es.vccs.edu/workforce-and-continuing-education/online-courses/ to explore all of
our online training opportunities.
Pearson VUE Test Center at ESCC
Each year millions of people around the world take an exam with Pearson VUE. Chances are you, or someone you
know, has recently tested with us. Your neighbor, the computer programmer ... your dad’s nurse, children’s teacher,
real estate agent or college grad who wants to go to business school ... all demonstrate their knowledge, skill and
commitment when they test with Pearson VUE.
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Additional exams include Cisco Systems Inc.; CompTIA testing; Novell Testing;
Global Association for Quality Management and Evaluation Systems, and more tests
are being added.
To find out if a certain exam is offered at ESCC, go to the individual certification exam
website and search “Find a Testing Center” by entering a local zip code when prompted.
All registrations are completed online. Questions? Call Amy Shockley at 757-789-1793.
Earn Industry Recognized Credentials through ESCC
A number of industry credentials can be earned by students completing certain courses or programs of study at ESCC.
Many of the exams required for certification/licensure are offered on campus. The Pearson VUE Testing Center has
expanded these offerings in recent months.
For additional information about industry credentials, please contact:
Amy Shockley at 757-789-1793; ashockley@es.vccs.edu or Teresa Guy at 757-789-1790; tguy@es.vccs.edu
Credential
Awarding Entity
HVAC 608
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft
Insurance and Coding Specialist National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Virginia Board of Nursing
HeartSaver First Aid
American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider CPR
American Heart Association
Medical Office Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Medical Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Medication Administration
Virginia Board of Nursing
Practical Nurse
Virginia Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Nursing
ServSafe Food Handler
National Restaurant Association
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
OHSA-10 Construction
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Basic Electricity & Electronics (BEE) CertTEC
ESCC Awarded Institutes of Excellence Grant to Address Cybersecurity
ESCC has been awarded a Virginia Community College System’s Institutes of Excellence Grant that will assist Wallops
Island area employers to address Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity certification staff requirements. This
project will not only help to certify the current workforce but will also create a pipeline of potential employees with
required certifications.
“This class will offer an exceptional value,” says John Floyd, Assistant Professor of Electronics and Computer
Technology. “A voucher to take the certification test will be included in tuition. Unemployed or low-income students
may qualify for tuition assistance from the WIOA program as well.”
The project will take advantage of the recent expansion of ESCC’s Pearson VUE testing center
so that Shore residents can take certification tests right here on the ESCC campus.
The first class to be held in the Wallops area will help people to prepare for CompTIA Security+
certification. The class will be held in spring 2016 on Saturdays.
Please watch our website (www.es.vccs.edu/workforce) or call 757-789-1778 for more info.

Community Education & Services
Academy for Lifetime Learning
The Academy for Lifetime Learning
(ALL) of the Eastern Shore of Virginia
is an all-volunteer not-for-profit
organization open to adults of any
age. Membership dues are $20.00 per semester.
This is not a course fee and there are no refunds.
A member is entitled to enroll in any course, and
any number of courses offered by ALL subject
to class size limitations and with due regard for
avoiding scheduling conflicts. See ALL’s website
at: allesva.org
For questions and further information contact:
Carolyn McGavock
email: 2retiredroses@gmail.com
Spring Semester offerings will include:
• Short Story Book Club
• Life on the Barrier Islands
• Kayak Day Trip on the Pocomoke River
• Arm Chair Travel Talks
• Creative Writing
• Current Events Discussion
• Wine & Cheese Tasting at North St. Market
• Enneagram Classes
• Exploring Art History
• Model Railroading
• Backstage at the Theater
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Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair
Don’t miss this chance to meet the top Eastern Shore employers
at once. More than 40 employers from all over DelMarVa and
Hampton Roads will be promoting dozens of job opportunities.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Workforce Development Center, ESCC, Melfa, Virginia
Free Job Search Workshops
Co-Sponsored By:
Free Admission to Job Seekers
Contact Mickie Spangler at ESCC for more information.
757-789-1756 mspangler@es.vccs.edu
Exhibitor Applications Space is Limited.
Available Now
Advance Reservations Required.
Science and Philosophy Seminar
The Science and Philosophy Seminar is an
informally organized group of adults that meet
regularly to explore a wide array of topics,
ranging from philosophical speculation to
scientific research.
Our regular meetings are held on Fridays at
12:30 PM, from October through May, at
ESCC in Melfa, Virginia.
Upcoming Topics:
• Jan. 15 - Jack Cranford -
Survival and Exposure to Cold Water
• Jan. 22 - Mau VanDuren -
Foundations of the U.S. Constitution
• Jan. 29 - Art Fournier -
When Is Medical Treatment Futile?
Need space for your next meeting or event?
ESCC offers affordable facilities rental space for meetings,
training, workshops, seminars, receptions, trade shows,
conferences or parties.
We offer:
• Spacious rooms
• Warming kitchen
• Free parking
• Disability access
• IT services
• Coordination services
For more information,
please contact our
professional facilities
rental coordinators at: 757-789-7979
Eastern Shore Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Janet Justis, Dean of Learning Resources,
ESCC, 29300 Lankford Hwy., Melfa, VA 23410, 757-789-1723
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Building A Sustainable Rural Business
The Building a Sustainable Rural Business course guides participants through the elements of developing a
business plan for agricultural and other rural businesses such as aquaculture. This class is for those people who
are currently involved with commercial agricultural or other rural business operations or are in the process of
developing a new business of their own.
The course uses the sustainable business planning guide developed by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable
Agriculture (MISA) which is also co-published with the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
(SARE) program. This course will assist with meeting the education requirements of the Managerial Ability
portion of the USDA loan General Eligibility Requirements. The course was developed to span the needs of both
traditional rural business owners as well as alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs. The process used
in the course recognizes that rural people favor a holistic approach to business planning rooted firmly in personal,
family, community, economic and environmental values.
Date to be determined (Please call 757-789-7979 for more details)
The Eastern Shore is blessed with natural resources and hardworking people.
Learn how to develop these assets into your own sustainable rural business.
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