Don't normally think of us for employee training? Think again.

Here are five good reasons that will get you thinking in the right direction:

1. We can provide the technical training your workforce needs
2. We're close to home
3. We know the local employment scene
4. We're available night and day
5. You won't find more cost-effective training

From assessing how you can improve performance through training to developing and delivering training that is customized to your needs, we'll work with you on your site or in our school labs. As an added bonus, we'll welcome your input into our curriculum so that not only your trainees but also the high school students we graduate will be ready to meet your industry's demands.

Examples of our most popular business and industry training topics are:

• Industrial Maintenance & Robotics
• Welding
• Electronics
• Computerized Machining Technology
  & Machinist/Toolmaker
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

We also offer training in:

• AutoCAD
• Construction Trades
• Computers
• Automotive Technologies
• Health Occupations & Related Technologies
• Electrical Occupations
• Plumbing Technologies
• Robotics & Automation Technologies
• Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanics

Evening Classes
Evening courses offer a cost-effective opportunity for employees to upgrade their knowledge and skills in a number of areas. Many programs provide a sequence of courses from beginning levels to advanced in a number of technical areas including apprenticeship programs, automotive technology, industrial maintenance, construction trades and machining technology.

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Day School
The flexibility of the competency-based curriculum allows Berks Career and Technology Center to integrate your employees into any of the 28 day school programs on a space available basis. This is a cost-effective means of getting second shift employees into a comprehensive training program.
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Employer Training Grant Funding
Berks Career and Technology Center staff can help you in making application for Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Customized Job Training (CJT) grants. To discuss your company's eligibility, or inquire about training for business and industry, please contact the director of continuing education at 610-374-4073, ext. 6211 or via e-mail at lori.zytkowicz@berkscareer.com.