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Workers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers use scientific, technological, engineering, and/or mathematical processes to do research and solve problems.

Applied Engineering Technology

This curriculum prepares individuals to become engineering technicians who incorporate the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in various types of industry.

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Associate in Engineering

The Associate in Engineering (A.E.) degree is intended for students who want to transfer to a B.S.E. program at one of the five engineering schools in North Carolina (ECU, NCA&T, NCSU, UNC-Charlotte, or WCU).

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Associate in Science

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year university or college and major in science and math disciplines such as chemistry, biology, math, pre-med, pre-vet, and physics.

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CNC Machining Technology

This curriculum prepares students to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product.

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Computer Programming

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as designers, programmers, testers, and systems support specialists with organizations that utilize computer technology to manage information.

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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

This program prepares students to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems .

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Game Development

This curriculum specializes in practical applications in visual arts, audio/video technology, modeling, design, and game programming.

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Industrial Systems Technology

This curriculum prepares students to safely service, maintain, repair, or install industrial process and support equipment.

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Machining and Maintenance Technology

This program provides the necessary foundational skills required for entry-level machinists and maintenance technicians.

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Network Management

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as network technicians, network administrators, system administrators, or support technicians with organizations that utilize computer technology to manage information.

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Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics Technology

This program prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify, and maintain automated systems.

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Upcoming Workforce Development and Community Education Courses

This course provides an overview of business productivity applications. Topics may include wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing professional business documents.

Location: Online

Instructor: CareerStep

Comments: Marina Brannock mwbrannock859@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6210 http://legacy.careerstep.com/wilkescc~This program includes training in the five core Microsoft Office applications - Access, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and Word. You will have 101 hours of training covering beginning, intermediate, and advanced topics. Upon completion you will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Master credential exam.

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This course is designed to train experienced healthcare or information technology professionals to provide on-site technical support for 'EHR' Electronic Health Record systems. Topics include: executing implementation plans, incorporating usability principles into design and implementation of EHRs, and ensuing performance outcomes. The successful student will be able to provide onsite user support services for healthcare information technology in a healthcare setting.

Location: Online

Instructor: CareerStep

Comments: Marina Brannock mwbrannock859@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6210 http://legacy.careerstep.com/wilkescc~Healthcare Information Technicians help support the use of technology in the healthcare setting. This program is designed to provide hands-on training with government-certified electronic health records software. You will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association, as well as the CompTIA A+ certification exam. A voucher for the CEHRS exam and 2 vouchers for the A+ exam is included with the program ($420 value).

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This course covers repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics include CPU/memory/bus identification, disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device drivers, data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade computer systems to perform within specifications.

Location: Online

Instructor: CareerStep

Comments: Marina Brannock mwbrannock859@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6210 http://legacy.careerstep.com/wilkescc~Our CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) approved curriculum will prepare you to work with hardware, software, networks, security issues, and more. It will prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. A voucher for the A+ exam is included with the course ($210 value).

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Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Wilkes Campus - Kendrick/Church Hall, Room 1508

Instructor: BDI Datalynk, LLC

Comments: Jeff Shore wjshore321@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6206~The introductory 3-day fiber optic tech course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fiber Optic Technician. This training combines theory and 85% hands-on activites to prepare students to take the CFOT test that is sanctioned by the FOA. Fee: $800

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Wilkes Campus - Kendrick/Church Hall, Room 1508

Instructor: BDI Datalynk, LLC

Comments: Jeff Shore wjshore321@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6206~This 2-day, 16-hour program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter. Pre-requisite: CFOT. Fee: $725

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Wilkes Campus - Kendrick/Church Hall, Room 1508

Instructor: BDI Datalynk, LLC

Comments: Jeff Shore wjshore321@wilkescc.edu 336-838-6206~This 2-day, 16-hour Splicing Specialist training includes a complete PowerPoint presentation explaining the importance of high-performance splicing and details the points necessary to acheive these splices. Also includes 85% hands-on classroom activities to provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing in either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Students will be responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices. Pre-requisite: CFOT. Fee: $725.

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