Schmidt Training & Technology Center
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The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at Reading Area Community College is dedicated to providing a continuum of learning in advanced manufacturing skills, information technology, market knowledge, executive senior leadership, business performance and workforce readiness that meets the demands of the local and regional labor market. Manufacturing, IT and business professionals provide training using a hands-on learning approach.
The staff of Schmidt Training and Technology Center understands employers’ technology challenges, operating systems and business performance objectives. We understand that business and industry growth is increasingly centered on new IT applications in addition to advanced technical innovation. We know that successful employers must find new ways to produce and deliver products and services to customers who will purchase these goods at prices that will provide profit.
Offerings
Schmidt Training and Technology Center provides customized senior leadership and employee training that adjusts to the unique and changing needs of business and industry employers.
Senior Leadership
Senior Leadership training helps senior executives establish the critical links between their people, customers and business profitability and realize the untapped potential within their organization.
Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Technology training provides knowledge and skills for dislocated workers who desire better-paying jobs in manufacturing and for local industry (incumbent workers) seeking to increase productivity, efficiencies, employee retention and growth. This includes technical knowledge and skills in industrial mechanics, industrial electricity, industrial electronics, automated manufacturing and mechatronics.
Reading Area Community College is a regional Advanced Manufacturing/Integrated Systems Technology partner recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and Industry’s National Program for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST). Manufacturing Technology classes use Advanced Manufacturing/Integrated Systems Technology equipment to provide industrial maintenance and manufacturing technology training.
Information Technology
Information Technology training provides knowledge and skills for dislocated workers and local industry (incumbent workers) who desire to gain current information technology knowledge, skills and certifications. We develop IT skill sets that will enable employers to creatively sustain competitiveness and provide better customer service. Our Microsoft, A+, Net+ and Security+ raining prepares individuals to sit for certifications. Additional training in practical network cabling, wireless networking technologies and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) prepares individuals for many demand occupations in the fast-paced information technology field.
Workplace Readiness
Workplace Readiness training is designed to prepare entry-level employees to integrate into the business culture. This coursework will also prepare unemployed and underemployed citizens to gain the necessary skills for better paying jobs. Topics include work ethics, communications, teamwork, refresher math, workplace math and computer applications.
Workplace Literacy
Workplace Literacy provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform tasks in the workplace. Today’s workers must possess good verbal and writing skills and perform basic mathematical functions. The foundation of the program is basic literacy, which is equivalent to a high school diploma. English as a Second Language is offered for non-native English speaking participants. Once the basic literacy level is achieved, participants will take coursework in communication and math skills, with an emphasis on workplace applications.