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Quick Jobs Courses

The Quick Jobs with a Future program offers a wide variety of courses.  Every course is not offered every semester.   Course offerings are determined by trends in the current local job market.   The current course schedules are listed on the Schedules page: http://www.gtcc.edu/continuing-education-(con-ed)/new-jobs-and-skills-training/quick-jobs/schedules.aspx Courses are scheduled in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)

Are you a sharp individual who enjoys working with numbers? Are you good at keeping records? If you enjoy an office environment and can work well with others or alone, then you should consider becoming an Accounting Specialist. They perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and accounts payable or receivable functions. Get an edge on the competition by learning the necessary skills to become successful in this field. Read more

Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

Do you stay calm in a busy office? Are you organized and pay attention to detail? Then being an Administrative Assistant may be the job for you. You should consider becoming an Administrative Assistant if you enjoy interacting with individuals and working in a team environment. Read more

Automotive Maintenance Technician: Auto Safety & OBD II

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy hands-on physical activities? If you answered "yes" to any of these, the Automotive Maintenance Technician: Auto Safety & OBD Emission course at GTCC may just be the training you need to obtain a job in the demanding field of automotive service. This one-week training program will give you the basic skills necessary to use NC state certified inspection equipment and to perform NCDMV Safety & OBD Emissions Inspections. Read more

Automotive Maintenance Technician: Electrical Systems

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy hands-on physical activity? If you answered "yes", this Automotive Electrical Systems training program at GTCC may just be the training you need to obtain a job in the demanding field of automotive service. This three-week training program will give you the basic skills to perform simple tests on electrical systems and components, make basic repairs to electrical systems and test and service batteries, charging systems and starting systems. Read more

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Automotive Preventative Maintenance and Brake Repair

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy hands-on physical activity? If you answered "yes", this Preventative Maintenance and Brake Repair training program at GTCC may just be the training you need to obtain a job in the demanding field of automotive service. This six-week training program will give you the basic skills to perform routine service and maintenance, flush service on automatic transmissions and cooling systems, as well as brake repair and service. Read more

Certified Manufacturing Technician

New High Technology Manufacturing is on the horizon in the Triad with companies in the bus, computer, device and biotechnology fields. This program introduces trainees to the basic concepts of manufacturing by emphasizing the importance of quality and its role in company profitability and job sustainability. Read more

Credit/Collections Specialist

Do you like to talk on the phone? Are you an assertive individual looking for a rewarding, exciting career? A job as a Credit/Collections Specialist may be your key to a bright future. Banks, mortgage and finance companies; credit card and automobile lenders; and third party collection agencies are always looking for trained credit/collections personnel. Read more

Customer Relations Specialist

Customer Relations is an exciting and growing field due to increased competition for customer dollars and heightened expectations. In today's customer-focused workplace, the Customer Relations Specialist is critical to a company's success. As the customer's primary contact, the CRS projects the company's image and plays a critical role in building and maintaining customer relations. Read more

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Dental Administrative Assistant

Have you ever thought about an exciting career in the Dental field? Working as a Dental Administrative Assistant can be a rewarding and exciting career. In this ever changing multitasking environment you will be working with professionals at all level of a dental practice. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills while meeting new people everyday. Dental Administrative Assistants generally work from 32 to 40 hours per week, depending on the dental office. Read more

Direct Care Worker

Do you enjoy helping others? A Direct Care Worker assists individuals of all ages who have disabilities or impairments and need assistance. There are many common job titles that fall under the direct care worker umbrella. Some of these are home health aides, habilitation technicians, mental health technicians, job coaches, life coaches, mentors, childcare workers, in home companions, respite workers, and personal care assistants. These individuals provide services that improve the quality of life for clients in their care. Read more

Electrician's Helper

An Electrician's Helper inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
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Electronic Medical Records Clerk (Hybrid)

If you are looking for a position that could launch your career in Medical Records, this entry level Electronic Medical Records training is for you. As a Medical Records Clerk you will be responsible for maintaining active records according to procedures, file documents into the medical records, audit records and report findings of audits, maintain and process all releases to authorized persons and provide other administrative support duties, as needed. This is an important job in the Health Information Management field. Read more

Energy Assessor/Auditor

This course is designed as an introduction for persons interested in employment opportunities in the emerging green building industry. Individuals with hands-on experience in the construction and/or remodeling industries will benefit from this training.  Read more

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Energy Weatherization Crew Member

Instructional content introduced in this class examines the critical performance factors of buildings, which impact health, safety, comfort, energy efficiency and durability. Students will receive hands on training that will focus on areas of health and safety on the job site, air sealing, insulation placement, sealing ductwork, and using blower door guided air sealing techniques to effectively weatherize a dwelling. Read more

Executive Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

Are you technology savvy, have good desk top management skills and have a good working knowledge of MS® Word and Excel documents such as formatting letters and creating multi-sheet workbooks? Are you interested in learning more advanced MS® Word and Excel 2010 skills? Then enrolling in the Executive Administrative Assistant class may be for you. You will learn how to do mail merge, brochures, pivot tables, financial functions and how to integrate MS® Office 2010 products. You should consider enrolling in the Executive Administrative Assistant class if enhancing your MS® Office 2010 skill level interests you. Read more

Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor

This course provides an introduction to operational management strategies for food, beverage and labor cost in the hospitality and retail grocery industries. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base for employment in retail deli/bakeries, restaurants, catering, institutions and various foodservice industries. Read more

Health Insurance Billing Clerk (Hybrid)

The responsibility for processing health insurance claims requires knowledge of all aspects of medical insurance. If you are a detail oriented person looking for a rewarding, exciting career in the medical area, a job as an insurance clerk may be your key to a bright future. Read more

Industrial Maintenance Level I

Become part of a the growing field of Industrial Maintenance where your knowledge and skills will be valuable to a variety of industries. Read more

Legal Administrative Assistant

Are you a confidential person? Are you highly motivated, organized, pay attention to detail, and have good grammar skills? Then being a Legal Secretary may be the job for you. Read more

Medical Receptionist (Hybrid)

Are you a people person? Do you enjoy working with others? The medical field is one of the fastest growing industries in the Triad. As a medical receptionist, you have the opportunity to apply your skills while meeting new people everyday. Read more

National Standards Practice for Medical Interpreters

Are you Spanish/English Bilingual? Do you enjoy helping people? If you've answered yes, a career as a Medical Interpreter may be right for you. This class is the first in the series of courses that prepare students for a careeer as a Spanish/English Medical Interpreter. Read more

Financial Member Services Representative (Formerly Bank Teller)

Are you looking for a career in the financial services industry? Do you have the skills that are needed to work with customers and co-workers successfully? If your answers are yes, we can help you prepare for your exciting new profession. Read more

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Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Are you are a detail-oriented individual who is discreet in handling and distributing confidential information? Are you good at calculating numbers and maintaining important records? Do you enjoy working in an office environment? Read more

Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician (Hybrid)

Pharmacy technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists and perform duties that do not require the pharmacist's expertise, like labeling prescription bottles and helping patients to complete medical insurance forms.  Read more

Spanish/English Medical Terminolgy

This is the second course in the series of courses to prepare students for a career as a Spanish/English Medical Interpreter. 
This course is an introduction to the principles of medical terminology for interpreters and translators in the medical field.  This course teaches the meaning and pronunciation of specific medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations.  The student will study body systems and all medical terms will be taught in both languages. Read more

Truck Driver

Does job stability, good pay, great benefits, schedule flexibility, and the ability to travel appeal to you? If so, you might be a great candidate for training to be a professional truck driver. Obtaining a commercial driver's license, along with specialized training, will make you a valuable employee for any of the many organizations around the Triad who hire full-time drivers. If you want to own your own business, this training will provide that option as well. Or if you work for a local company, the cost of your training may be refunded by your future employer! Read more

Warehouse Technician

Guilford County is quickly becoming a national and international distribution point for some of the country's largest corporations. If you don't want to sit behind a desk all day … if you are energetic and enjoy a fast paced, physical environment dedicated to teamwork, task completion and customer satisfaction, this is the job for you! Read more

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SMAW ("Stick") & FCAW

Are you good with your hands? Are you mechanically inclined? Then listen to this! 60% of everything manufactured has a welded component. If you are interested in becoming a welder, we have the training and the job possibilities for you. Read more

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GMAW ("MIG")

Are you good with your hands? Are you mechanically inclined? Then listen to this! 60% of everything manufactured has a welded component. If you are interested in becoming a welder, we have the training for you.

This course introduces gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. Read more

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