With the unemployment rate in Greene County at less than 2% and employers citing a lack of skilled workers as the most significant barrier to expanding employment, Ozarks Technical Community College will offer short-term training courses this summer. The training sessions in welding, heating and air (HVAC), masonry and construction range in length from six weeks to just two days.
Tuition costs for all classes will be covered either by state programs like Fast Track and SkillUP, or college financial aid. Students will not have to pay anything to take these courses.
All courses will be offered at the OTC Springfield Campus, except construction which will be offered in Springfield and at OTC Table Rock.
- Welding. Six weeks. July 5-Aug. 9. The course meets five days a week from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Construction (offered at Springfield and Table Rock). Four weeks. July 5-28. The course meets five days a week from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- HVAC Assistant. Two weeks. July 11-22. The course meets five days a week from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Masonry. Two days. June 30 and July 7. The course meets each day from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
All classes are designed to give students the knowledge and hands-on training necessary to accept an entry-level job in each industry.
Students must be at least 18-years-old to qualify. Email cwd@otc.edu or call (417) 447-8888 for more information.