Tag Archive: CWD

ECC Offering Program to Earn CNA Certificate

March 31, 2022
East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is offering a new training opportunity to anyone interested in working in the health care field. The CWD will hold a pre-apprenticeship program to obtain a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification. The health care “boot camp” begins with an orientation Wednesday, April 13, and will run through… View Article

ECC Offering Program to Earn CNA Certificate at No Cost

November 19, 2021
East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is offering a unique opportunity to earn certification to begin a career in health care. The CWD is rolling out a new, free pre-apprenticeship program for anyone interested in obtaining Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification. The health care “boot camp” begins Dec. 2 and will run through… View Article

ECC Offering Health Care Pre-Apprenticeship Program

August 5, 2021
A new pre-apprenticeship program at East Central College is designed to provide needed job skills to those interested in a career in health care. The four-month program is provided at no cost and will prepare people to care for clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies. Participants must be 18 years or… View Article

Precision Machining Coordinator Recipient of Award

December 8, 2020
Curtis Elliott, Precision Machining program coordinator at East Central College, recently received the “Governor’s Award” from the Center for Workforce Development (CWD) for his work at a local manufacturer. The award was presented to Elliott for “Outstanding Performance” after he completed a successful project with Klauber Machine and Gear (KMG), Pacific, to streamline efficiency and… View Article

ECC Conducts Welding Training Session at Ziglin

November 17, 2020
Five employees at Ziglin Signs, Washington, wrapped up a unique on-site training session last week that was led by the East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD). The four-day training focused on aluminum welding techniques. It was taught by ECC Welding Program Coordinator and instructor Bobby Bland and Cliff Cartwright, welding adjunct. Bland explained… View Article

Manufacturer, Employer Benefit from ECC Program

October 26, 2020
Brian Miriani recently worked with East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) to complete an apprenticeship program tailored to fit his skills and the needs of his employer. CWD partnered with Miriani’s employer, Texwrap Packaging, Washington, to develop a Machinist Registered apprenticeship program through the U.S Department of Labor in 2017. Miriani completed the… View Article

Governor Tours Pacific Plant that Partners with ECC

October 22, 2020
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson toured Klauber Machine & Gear (KMG) Tuesday to highlight the Missouri One Start program. KMG utilized the customized training assistance which has helped to develop its workforce, and East Central College has been there every step of the way. Gov. Parson said the state made workforce development a priority two years… View Article