Steel Center AVTS offers a variety of education classes for adults.
For information about any Adult Education class offered at Steel Center AVTS, please contact Dr. Dennis McCarthy at (412) 469-3200 x6742. To E-Mail Dr. McCarthy please click here.
MISSION STATEMENT
Adult Education as Steel Center AVTS provides both short-term and full-time vocational training which gives adults the opportunity to learn new job skills or to supplement present job skills. We believe that “learning lasts a lifetime.” We feel it is our duty and responsibility to provide programs which enable adults to upgrade their skills when necessary. We believe that the dignity of each adult individual is enhanced in relation to his or her ability to perform a useful service to society, while at the same time keeping abreast of changes in technology which will permit that individual top remain competitive in a highly complex economy and work environment.
Auto Mechanics - EIC, EIR, & Safety Inspection Classes
Classes for auto mechanics interest in EIC, EIR & Safety Inspection. Click here for more information.
Nursing Assistant
Designed for adults interested in becoming certified as a Nursing Assistant (NA). Click here for more information.
Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
Designed for adults interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Click here for more information. Classes will be starting in August of 2011.
Manicurist Technician & Esthetic Skin Care
The 220-hour Manicurist Technician course will prepare students for the State License Exam to be a certified Manicurist. The 350 hour Esthetic Skin Care course will prepare students to be able to perform a basic facial involving cleaning, exfoliating and mask application. Click here for more information.
Certified Natural Gas & Oil Facility Technician
This program arms the graduate with general knowledge basic to a wide range of jobs in the natural gas industry. The content is presented at a declarative level, which is designed to teach concepts and practices basic to natural gas facility construction, maintenance and operation.
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Retail Food Merchandising and Production
Within the food service industry, one of the professions in highest demand is meat cutting. Adult students who successfully complete this program can find themselves on the road to a rewarding career. Students will learn how to prepare various meats, seafood, and deli products. Proper handling and cutting procedures, equipment operations, wrapping and pricing, display and customer service are all part of the training. Prospective students should possess physical stamina, manual dexterity, good math skills and good eye/hand coordination. Click here for more information about Steel Center's program.
Course Catalog
Steel Center also offers a variety of courses in the areas of Automotive, Baking, Computers, Cooking, Cosmetology, Dancing, Facility Maintenance, Nursing and Medical, Stress Management, and others. Some courses offer Act 48 credits available to teachers. The new catalog will be posted in the near future.