Carpentry Advanced Skills – Part 1 introduces students to the carpentry/construction trades with subject matter that contractors are looking for as they hire for their entry-level to experienced construction positions.  Students will learn industry standards based on a nationally recognized curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Topics for Part 1 include:

• Orientation to the Trades
• Communication & Employability Skills
• Basic Safety, OSHA10 credential
• Construction Math
• Introduction to Hand & Power Tools
• Construction Drawings
• Introduction to Basic Rigging
• Building Materials, Fasteners & Adhesives and Materials Handling
• Introduction to Heavy Construction Equipment
• Basic Stair Layout
• Confined Spaces, First Adi/CPR, & Fall Protection

The curriculum is delivered in a hands-on format, including the practice of the skills through building projects and once a month field trips to industry partners and job sites.  Further some of the topics also earn an industry recognized credential (IRC).

Instructor Information:

Matt Somers is the owner / operator of Somers Construction and a long time instructor in construction skills at Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH and has been in the construction industry for over 25 years.  He will be able to share real-life construction experiences and how to manage customers, supervisors, and construction crews effectively as well as teaching the hands-on, specific skills necessary to grow student’s construction careers.

This course is WIOA Approved.

Please Note: The weekly schedule is 2 nights per week from 4:30 - 8:30 pm and 1 Saturday per month (4 total) from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Carpentry Advanced Skills – Part 3 introduces students to the carpentry/construction trades with subject matter that contractors are looking for as they hire for their entry-level to experienced construction positions.  Students will learn industry standards based on a nationally recognized curriculum from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

It is highly recommended, though not required, that students complete the Carpentry Part 2 course prior to taking Part 3. Students will at minimum be required to demonstrate some experience and a potential test out of basic construction skills from Carpentry Advanced Skills - Part 1 and Part 2.  Part 1 includes: OSHA 10 understanding, basic construction math, use of power and hand tools, reading construction drawings, basic rigging, materials handling, basic stair layout, building materials, fasteners and adhesives and an understanding of heavy equipment usage to participate in this module. Part 2 includes: floor and wall systems, ceiling joist & roof framing, understanding of masonry, electrical, HVAC, painting and DWV systems.

Topics for Part 3 include:

• Cold-Formed Steel Framing
• Thermal & Moisture Protection
• Door & Door Hardware Installation
• Drywall Installation & Finishing
• Window, Door, Floor & Ceiling Trim
• Cabinet Installation
• Plastic / Copper Pipe & Fittings
• Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures
• Silica Safety & Protection
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

The curriculum is delivered in a hands-on format, including the practice of the skills through an in class building project and once a month field trips to industry partners and job sites.  Further some of the topics also earn an industry recognized credential (IRC).

Instructor Information:

Matt Somers is the owner / operator of Somers Construction and a long time instructor in construction skills at Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH and has been in the construction industry over 25 years.  He will be able to share real-life construction experiences and how to manage customers, supervisors, and construction crews effectively as well as teaching the hands-on, specific skills necessary to grow student’s construction careers.

This course is WIOA Approved.

Please Note: The weekly schedule is 2 nights per week from 4:30 - 8:30 pm and 1 Saturday per month (4 total) from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Next Class Coming Fall of 2025.

This course trains students for a career in entry-level Administrative Assisting.

Learn how to maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records and messages as well as organize files, folders, and schedules in proper order for efficient operation.

Recognize a professional image in an office environment and know how to manage stress and time in professional ways.

Understand the operation of office equipment.

Communicate well with others in and out of the office. Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals. Schedule appointments and make travel arrangements for executives and other staff along with answer phones, draft messages, write memos and email when communicating with managers, employees, and customers.

Prepare reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software and manage databases.

Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.

Read, analyze, route, distribute, and answer routine incoming memos, submissions, reports, mail and email to determine their significance and plan their distribution. Negotiate with vendors, buy supplies, manage stockrooms or corporate libraries, and get data from various sources.

On average this course is 424 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Administrative Assistant PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.

This course provides basic training for relevant business skills such as management, finance, and technical writing.  It is a great option if you’re seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing business management knowledge, or to improve the performance of small business through a better understanding of the fundamentals of business management.  Applicable skills:

Discuss the various functions of business including competition, economics, accounting, technology and information systems, marketing; management through the phases of starting and growing a business; management of financial and human resources along with the ethical and social responsibilities of business.

Understand both the business environment and the manager's role in decision making, planning, organizing, leading, controlling and developing an ethical perspective.

Demonstrate understanding of basic mathematical operations including percentages, discounts, interest, present worth, sinking funds, installment buying, pricing, depreciation, investments, insurance, use of symbols and their applications, equations and formulas, the importance of statistics investments, insurance, use of symbols and their applications, equations and formulas, and the importance of statistics.  

Learn how to organize material for a professional setting by composing business memos, emails, outlines, reports, and proposals using the ABC method.

On average this course is 431 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Business Management Essentials PROGRAM OUTLINE

Prepares graduates for an entry-level career as a Bookkeeper. Applicable skills:

Compiles/produces Financial Statements with attention to detail from accounting records for organizations.

Understands employment opportunities in many industries, including firms that provide accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services; federal, state, and local governments and schools.

Demonstrates basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets.

Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to become certified in areas of bookkeeping by being able to carry out all bookkeeping tasks, including overseeing payroll and balancing accounts according to accepted accounting procedures.

Applies proper procedures for controlling an organization’s financial documentation and guards against misappropriation of organization’s funds.

Operates computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Applies proper procedures for receiving, recording cash, checks, and vouchers in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

On average this course is 266 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Bookkeeping PROGRAM OUTLINE 

Learn detailed instructions about how to use the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as how to integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Applicable skills:

Demonstrate the fundamental skills needed to use the MS Word word-processing application. Create new Word documents, edit and format existing Word documents, add graphics and tables to Word documents, and merge Word documents.

Use the MS Excel spreadsheet application. Skillfully use the basic elements of Excel, create and use simple and complex formulas and functions, incorporate useful charts and graphs, add, delete, sort, and lay out table data.  

Create MS PowerPoint presentations. Explain the basic elements and fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint, insert objects and finish a presentation, work with PowerPoint tools, tables, and charts, apply Slide Master, shapes, and effects, and Insert hyperlinks, illustration objects, and media clips.

Learn the skills necessary to integrate an Excel spreadsheet into a Word document. Identify the tools used to integrate Word and Excel files, embed an Excel worksheet into a Word document, embed an Excel chart or graph into a Word document, explain the difference between object linking and embedding, describe the procedure for linking an object to a Word document, develop a form letter with form fields, and merge a database with a form letter.

Integrate a Word document and table, and Excel chart with a PowerPoint Presentation. Identify the tools used to integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, create PowerPoint presentations, place and manipulate clip art in a PowerPoint slide, work with themes and templates, add notes to a PowerPoint slide show, set the slide transitions for a PowerPoint slide show, embed and link Word and Excel material in PowerPoint presentations.

On average this course is 127 hours of independent, online instruction.

To complete this Microsoft Office certificate program, you will either need to buy Microsoft® Office 2019 or subscribe to Microsoft 365®. While Microsoft does offer a free trial of their programs through their site, it's important to note that the length of the trial period may not offer students enough time to complete the certificate program.

For more detailed information: Microsoft Office 2019 PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.

This next level intermediate course is a continuation of the Intermediate I level. Students will write short essays of three paragraphs or more, using the process approach method. Writing and grammar will be focused on mastering the simple verb and sentence structures. Reading skills and vocabulary will be developed through primarily non-fiction texts. Students will integrate paragraphs with supporting details and examples from the readings into the short essays.

Required Textbooks:

Longman Academic Writing Series, Paragraphs to Essays

ISBN: 978-0-13-466332-6

Focus on Vocabulary 1: Bridging Vocabulary ISBN: 978-0-13-137619-9

Prerequisite: Students are required to take a reading and writing placement assessment to participate in this non-credit ESOL class. Also, Workforce Development and Academic Success Center staff discretion is taken under advisement.

WDC ESOL Writing & Reading Placement Assessment includes:

• Part 1: Three reading prompts, completing the multiple choice or true/false questions for each.
• Part 2: Choose one of the writing prompts and write a minimum of a 300 word essay.

For more information contact: ManchesterWDC@ccsnh.edu

This course is WIOA Approved.

This course will demonstrate proficiency in analytical and quantitative problem-solving along with computer and information literacy.

Understand laws and regulations regarding HIPAA and confidentiality in electronic health records.

Comprehend basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Understand basic pharmacology. Perform basic medical administrative tasks by using Electronic Medical Record software.

Upon completion you will be prepared to sit for the CMAA.

On average this course is 387 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Medical Administrative Assistant PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.