Starting June 3, 2024
Attend 3 or 4-week residential summer training program. Earn an industry credential. Start a job or internship.
All students are eligible for full scholarships through the GRIT Project. For private pay students, please email ahedrick@shawnee.edu for more information.
Choose One Training Track:
Healthcare – BASIC EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
June 3–28, 2024
Positions for emergency medical technicians are available in private ambulance companies, hospitals, industry, fire departments, 911 dispatch offices, and the armed forces. Law enforcement agencies, park services, ski patrols, and other groups train their personnel to become EMT-Bs or paramedics as part of their duties. To earn certification, participants must be 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a current valid driver’s license, complete medical record with recent TB, Tetanus, MMR, and Hepatitis B vaccines, sign a criminal history statement, pass a drug screen, and background check. Clinical experiences are included in this track.
Healthcare – Phlebotomy
June 10–28, 2024
This in-depth course will train you to become a phlebotomist, a medical professional trained to draw blood through venipuncture for testing, research, donations, and more. Gainful employment in the field of allied healthcare is within arm’s reach. Hospitals, blood banks, and other medical facilities are continuously in need of experienced phlebotomists who carry proper training and certification. Clinical experiences are included in this track.
Healthcare - Behavioral Health Specialist
June 3–28, 2024
Are you interested in credentialing as a Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant, Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, or Peer Recovery Supporter? The Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Training Program at Shawnee State University gives you the fastest entry into the behavioral health field. Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) preform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and other drugs; Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help. Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) strives to empower individuals to achieve their hopes, dreams, and goals, and connect them with their personal recovery journey. A Peer Support Specialist is a person who has walked the path of recovery from mental illness and is employed to assist others in their journeys of recovery. A Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) means an individual who has received training for or education in either mental health or substance use disorder competencies.
Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics – CPT 4.0 Safety and CLA
June 10–28, 2024
With modern technology, computers and continued progress, companies across industries and around the world use advanced manufacturing. You can apply your passion for technology, machinery, design, and products through several career options. This course will provide two certifications. Participants will begin the Certified Production Technician 4.0 program and earn the Safety certification. Participants will also earn Certified Logistics Associate. Supply chain logistics is the art and science of moving products and services from creation to consumption efficiently and effectively. It involves a network of transportation, warehousing, inventory, and information systems that coordinate the flow of goods and services across the supply chain. Supply chain logistics is essential for global trade, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage in various industries and sectors.
Technology – CompTia A+
June 10–28, 2024
CompTIA A+ is not just about PC repair. CompTIA A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot, and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. A desktop support specialist is an information technology (IT) professional who maintains computer hardware and software systems. They are responsible for installing new software, managing updates, and providing technical support. Desktop support specialists often deal with clients who are having trouble with their systems, which can frustrate customers. These specialists should have outstanding customer service skills, such as active listening and empathy that equip them to calm customers and provide a satisfactory resolution.
Business – Social Media (SM) for Business and Microsoft Office
June 10–28, 2024
Prepare for a career in business by understanding ways the most popular SM platforms interact and engage with users, identifying techniques an organization can use to leverage social media presence to build meaningful relationships with key audiences, and evaluating the success or failure of SM presence based on basic measures of engagement. Participants will also earn six hours of college credit by completing the Microsoft Office Certificate.
Education – Child Care Staff Member June 10-28
June 10–28, 2024
This track will prepare students to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, the most widely recognized credential in early care and education and the first and most important step you can take to advance your career. Participants will complete First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Prevention, Management of Communicable Disease, and all required trainings for employment in the child care industry. This track also includes an internship experience in a preschool setting.
