AIM Magazine 2016 | Page 80

Two local schools can provide training after high school for those who want to develop their skills before entering the work force or advance their career . Northwest Technical Institute and NorthWest Arkansas Community College offer a wide range of classes that would help job hunters find employment easier .
NTI , located at 708 S . Old Missouri Road in Springdale , offers many classes for those who want a career in the skilled trades such as electrician , machining , refrigeration , welding , diesel mechanics and electronics . The school also offers classes in pneumatics and hydraulics and mechanical systems .
Many classes are offered at night , so students already working can take the classes after their workday . The cost of the night classes vary from $ 500 to $ 950 depending on the type of class and the length of time required to complete it .
The school also offers classes in healthcare , including Certified Nursing Assistant , practical nursing and surgical technology . Those who complete the CNA class can , after passing a state test , apply for healthcare jobs that require a CNA certification .
In business related classes , the NTI offers business office and information systems . The school also has single-day classes in programs commonly used in offices , such as Excel , PowerPoint and QuickBooks .
High school juniors and seniors can also take some classes , such as automotive repair , diesel technology and welding at NTI . The classes can count towards a high school diploma as well as credit with NTI . Typically , the cost of the classes is absorbed by the student ’ s high school .
Students at NTI , in combination with NWACC , can also earn an Associate of General Studies degree for in the skilled trades and technical fields . Those fields include : Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technology , Automotive Service Technology , Automotive Collision Repair , Diesel Technology , Medical Office Assistant , Electronics Technology , Industrial Maintenance Technology , Machine Tool Technology and Surgical Technology .
Students in the General Studies degree program can transfer up to 30 hours of credit to NWACC .
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