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WORKFORCE EDUCATION
Workforce education is designed to provide the educational competencies and skills
required for employment in business, industry, technical fields and health services.
In addition, many students enhance and upgrade their job skills for career
advancement.
Trinity Valley Community College provides quality workforce education programs
specifically designed to meet the needs of employers located in the geographic area
served by the College. Each program has an advisory committee consisting of
individuals from business and industry that provide input into the curriculum,
courses, equipment needs and overall evaluation of the effectiveness of the
program.
The workforce programs are designed to meet industry and business employment
needs for a skilled workforce while meeting a broad spectrum of student interest,
needs and abilities. Students may enroll in the associate of applied science (AAS)
degree program, certificate of completion (CC) program or occupational skills
achievement (OSA) award.
The associate of applied science degree provides a two-year curriculum, consisting
of core program courses, related courses and general studies courses. The certificate
of completion is designed to provide core courses in a workforce education program
that specifically and directly relates to competencies needed for employment and
potential advancement in a career field. An occupational skills achievement award
enables students to receive recognition (not designated on transcripts) for entry
level employment or industry recognized certification or licensure.
TVCC has implemented stackable credentials that allow students to enroll in an
occupational skills achievement award, which leads to a certificate of completion
program and later transfer the courses into the corresponding associate degree
program. Many workforce programs can also transition into a bachelor of applied
arts and science (BAAS) degrees at area universities.
WORKFORCE EDUCATION ADVISING
Career counseling, academic advisement and job placement are available for
students enrolled in workforce education programs at Trinity Valley Community
College. Special services are available through the Carl Perkins Grant for the
handicapped, economically disadvantaged and those with other special needs.
Questions regarding workforce education programs at Trinity Valley Community
College should call the associate vice president of workforce programs at 903-675-
6232.
