Occupational Programs
Health Care
Courses, workshops and seminars are provided to meet the educational needs of the health care community. Programs deal with such topics as current trends and issues, technological advances, clinical updates, federal and state regulations, safety issues, legal issues and ethical issues. Programs are varied and are provided for any individual employed in health care. Seminars are available on both a regular basis and as customized training for any organization upon request.
Vocational Technical
Evening classes in vocational technical education are held at Reading Muhlenberg Vocational Technical School in the fall and winter. These technical, hands-on classes are helpful in obtaining and retaining employment. Technical classes may also be customized for individual employers.
Public Safety
Courses, workshops, and conferences are provided to meet the educational needs of individuals in the public safety sector. This includes fire, police, hazardous material, and emergency medical services training for both career and volunteer personnel. In addition, training is provided for fire brigades and safety personnel in industry. Courses are available both on a regular basis and as customized training for any organization upon request.View the 2007-08 Winter/Spring Schedule - 
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Auctioneering Certification Program
In order to sit for the PA State Auctioneer Licensing Examination, an individual must either serve as a licensed auctioneer apprentice or successfully complete an approved course of study. In January 1991, the "Auctioneering Certification Program" was confirmed by the Pennsylvania Auction Board as such a course of study.
This ten-week program has been designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the techniques, procedures and principles of communication, appraisal, management, marketing and law necessary to pass the licensing exam. The program runs two times a year, every fall from September through December and every spring from April through June.
Career Preparation
Career Programs is a division of the Office of Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education. Career Programs provides non-credit certificate training. The programs are designed to prepare adults for entry or re-entry into the job market. Students must have their high school diploma or GED prior to admission. (The Nurse Aide Program does not require a GED or high school diploma prior to admission.)
Students will be required to verify previous college coursework completed with an average of “C” or above or take a reading assessment test. Select programs require submission of PA Criminal History Report Information, a completed physical form and/or proof of valid health insurance.
Funding for the training may be available to individuals meeting the requirements established by the Berks County Employment and Training Office, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or through the Berks County Public Assistance Office. Additionally, prospective students may apply for the Workforce Advancement Grant for Education (WAGE) Program. Students can learn more about the WAGE grant by contacting the financial aid office.
Certificate programs offered through the Career Preparation program are: CNA Nurse Aide, Dental Assistant/Chairside Assistant, Diagnostic Technician with Phlebotomy, Certified Home Health Aide, Medical Insurance & Billing Specialist, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionists, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcription, Veterinary Assistant I& II, Administrative Assistant, Junior Accountant, Office Assistant with Computer Applications.