Business & Industry Workforce Training (BIWT) provides continuing education and customized training to support professional development, licensure, and assist businesses with their workforce needs. We offer custom-designed curriculum delivered at flexible times, dates and locations, delivered by area subject matter experts. Our flexibility has allowed us to partner with employers such as Boeing, Danner, Leatherman and Microchip, as well as scores of small-to-medium sized area companies.
We provide the solution to fill your training gaps with top quality trainings and affordable costs.
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- Customized training including needs assessment, tailored curriculum and post-training support
- Continuing education for professional licensing, certification and development
- Customer service training
- Leadership/supervisory training
- Workplace language classes
- Specialized, in-demand trainings such as lean manufacturing, lean office, proprietary computer software and industry-specific training
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Building Analyst & Envelope Professional
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Prepare yourself for the fast growing energy efficiency industry. Earn two Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certifications in six weeks of weeknight and weekend classes—without having to take time off from your day job. The building analyst training will prepare you for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) national certification testing.
Date: 7/10 through 8/14
Time: Wed 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sat.9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2995 all inclusive
Date: 9/4 through 10/9
Time: Wed 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sat.9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2995 all inclusive
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| Global Harmonization System (GHS |
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is an international approach to hazard communication, providing criteria for classification of chemical hazards, and a standardized approach to label elements and safety data sheets. The GHS is based on major existing systems around the world. This training is required by OSHA for employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Date: 6/14
Time: Fri., 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Place: Bruning Campus, Room #218
Fee: $195/ $175 government or non-profit
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Heating Professional
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This is an advanced certification course through Building Performance Institute (BPI). The training will focus on optimizing forced air, domestic hot water, and boiler heating systems for energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and health and safety from a house as a system approach. BPI certification is the nationally approved training standard of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program of the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. BPI Building Analyst or PTCS certification is a required prerequisite.
Date: 7/23 through 8/15
Time: Tue/Thurs evening; 5:30-8:30pm
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $1,495
Date: 10/1 through 10/24
Time: Tue/Thurs evening; 5:30-8:30pm
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $1,495
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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HERS Rater
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This course will prepare you for Home Energy Rater Score (HERS) Certification and will cover building science, energy modeling, and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) standards. Field work will be conducted during class and you will complete the two supervised ratings necessary to become a fully fledged HERS Rater while becoming familiar with the diagnostic testing, measurement, and modeling software to produce RESNET Home Energy Rating Scores. RESNET HERS Rater Certification is recognized by the mortgage industry and allows raters to produce energy models and scores on homes that can allow access to special financing options like energy efficient and energy improvement mortgages. HERS Raters often provide third party verification for the energy efficiency of new construction, particularly beyond code programs such as Energy Star.
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| PTCS Duct Sealing Technician |
Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) is a certification program for contractors installing, services or inspecting heat pumps and ductwork. In this course, you will learn how to properly size a system, recommend the best equipment, install furnaces and seal ducts to standards that exceed code, and voluntarily submit to third party inspections of work completed. Technicians who successfully complete the course will become PTCS Certified and eligible to participate in various regional programs sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration, Energy Trust of Oregon, local utilities, and the Oregon Dept of Energy.
Date: 6/25 through 6/27
Time: Tue.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $600
Date: 8/20 through 8/22
Time: Tue.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $600
Date: 10/1 through 10/24
Time: Tue.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $600
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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Green Associates Certification Prep
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LEED Green Building Design, the Construction Reference Manual, sustainable site, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere and indoor environmental quality. Innovation in design is interwoven into each section through strategies and real world examples.
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety |
This class meets OSHA's 10-hour training certification requirement and provides best practices in health and safety for construction workers, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction industry.
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| The Sustainable Building Advisor Training Program |
A nine-month (one weekend per month), specialized training program, designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building. Click here for more information about the program.
Date: October 2013 – June 2014
Time: one weekend a month
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park
Fee: $2445
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| Weatherization Tech |
This course is designed to train students how to properly weatherize existing buildings and homes. The student is presented with an appropriate overview of weatherization industry, along with industry standards, codes and best practices. Students will learn about building science basics, overview of systems within the building, and innovative techniques and materials used to make a building more energy efficient. Student will also receive field training where they will perform weatherization and repair activities, including weather stripping, caulking, several types of insulation, duct sealing, water heater blankets, and miscellaneous air leakage repairs.
Date: 9/9 through 9/20
Time: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: Energy Conservation Training Center
Fee: $2,995
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| Adult Care Home Basic Training (EQC) |
This type of course is required in the State of Oregon for providers and resident managers of adult care homes, and is a basic introduction to the care requirements of residents.
Date: 5/6 -5/14
Time: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park
Fee: $380 all inclusive
Date: 7/8 through 7/26
Time: Online
Fee: $380 all inclusive
Date: 8/12 – 8/20
Time: Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Maywood Park
Fee: $380 all inclusive
Date: 9/3 through 9/20
Time: Online
Fee: $380 all inclusive
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| EMT - Emergency Medical Technician |
The EMT program provides practical, hands-on training for individuals seeking employment as a Fire Officer, EMT or Paramedic. Opportunities also exist with home health agencies, emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and hospital transportation services.
The EMT training is a six-month course and is offered spring and fall terms. Information sessions are held prior to each course. For information session dates and to RSVP complete the reservation form.
For an EMT application, email workforce.training@mhcc.edu.
Date: September 23, 2013 through April 2014
Time: Mon./Wed., 5-8:30 p.m.
Place: Mt. Hood Community College Bruning Center
Fee: $1545 + additional fees
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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Nursing Assistant
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The Nursing Assistant (NA) program at Mt. Hood Community College is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). The 150-hour course includes lecture material, skills lab experience and clinical site application. MHCC typically offers this training as either an on-line course, a traditional classroom program or both.
Nursing Assistant trainings are offered each term and require a mandatory information session. Sessions are offered prior to the beginning of each term and require a reservation (RSVP). For information session dates and to RSVP complete the reservation form.
Online
Date: 7/19 – 8/29
Time: Lab Fri/Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clinical Aug 14 – 29; Mon-Thurs 6:15 – 2:15
Place: Mt. Hood Community College
Fee: $1495 + additional fees
Classroom
Date: 8/12 – 9/19
Time: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m .
Clinical Sept 4 – 19; Mon-Thurs 6:15 – 2:15
Place: Mt. Hood Community College
Fee: $1495 + additional fees
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| Wilderness First Aid |
Students will be given a foundation of first aid principles and skills that will enable them to identify and respond to emergencies in wilderness and/or remote areas (including urban disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes) when EMS (Emergency Medical Services are not available. Prerequisite: current CPR/AED Certification.
Date: July 2 - 21
Day: Sundays
Time: 9am – 3:30pm
Place: Gresham Campus
Fee: $125* Required textbook not included
For more information, call 503-491-7235
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| ICF Professional Coach Certification |
Start your career, boost your company or enhance the lives of others with a professional coaching certification through the International Coach Federation. Students have the option of choosing between two areas of emphasis: Life and Wellness Coach or Professional Business and Executive Coach. This 60-hour intensive ICF course will teach you how to champion and motivate others to learn, develop and achieve success both personally and professionally. Hours are eligible for ICF credential.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Place: TBA
Fee: $2495
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