Real World Training Solutions
The division of Workforce Training provides fast-track/short-term not for credit training programs at each of the Walters State campus locations. These training programs teach specific skills that individuals need to upgrade for their existing job, or to learn new skills to find a better job. The division coordinates and administers not for credit and non-credit continuing education and vocational courses.
The programs offered are consistent with the mission of Walters State Community College and are designed to meet the needs of individuals, industry, and the business community. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and certificates of achievement are used as a means of recognizing and recording the efforts of individuals who enroll and satisfactorily complete the college’s Workforce Training program.
Our youth programs are designed to offer young people a variety of classes to teach skill development, college preparation, and other special interest areas.
Workforce Training's allied health programs provide short-term training designed to help you develop essential skills leading to employment.
Online Training
Walters State Community College, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
Other Programs
Workforce training offers many diverse programs including: Motorcycle Rider Education, Beginning Driver’s Education, Permit to Carry a Firearm, Auctioneering, and many more.
Non-Credit Certificate Programs
The division of workforce training offers non-credit certificate programs for students to prepare for careers in less than six months in the areas of Professional Administrative Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Drafting Specialist, Human Resource Specialist, Networking Technician, Medical Office Technician, Residential Electricity Technician, Certified Nurse Aide Training (C.N.A.), Construction Technology, Bookkeeping Technology, CNC/Setup Operator, Registered Dental Assistant, Banking Clerk, Industrial Maintenance.
Approvable programs are designed to meet the requirements for a WIA and TRA/TAA participant. For more information, call 423.585.2675.
View all of our available and upcoming Workforce Training classes.
Refund Policy
| Refund Amount | Details |
| Full Refund | A student registered for a non-credit, workforce training course may cancel his/her registration up to 30 days prior to the class starting to receive a full refund. |
| 50% Refund | A student registered for a non-credit, workforce training course may cancel his/her registration 14 days to 29 days prior to the class starting to receive a 50% refund. |
| No Refund | After that period, there will be no refunds for any non-credit, workforce training
course. If WSCC cancels a class, the student is entitled to a full refund. |
TBR Guideline B-060: Fees, Charges, Refunds and Fee Adjustments WSCC Policies and Procedures Manual Refunds Policy: Policy No. 05:01:01 Section VI.
Funding Assistance
Funding for training may be available through the American Job Center in each county. To find out if you qualify for funding assistance, contact your local American Job Center. Assistance may be considered based on different barriers to employment.
Contact Workforce Training
Phone: 423.585.2675
Email: workforceinfoFREEWS
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm