Welcome to the Workforce Development at Richland Community College. Our Workforce Development division provides the training and resources needed to stimulate economic development and individual fulfillment.

Richland’s Workforce Development strives do the following:

• Prepare students for new careers by teaching them Essential Skills in addition to the Industrial Skills they need to be successful
• Train individuals to step into the workforce upon completion of their program(s)
• Provide a wide-range of courses for adults, teens, children, and seniors to build on interests or new skills

Course Offerings

Check our schedule for Spring 2020
Click here to register for any of the courses you see. 

Industrial Job Skills Training

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Invest in yourself with this training program designed to get you local work in today’s modern industrial environment.

• Develop a strong understanding of modern industrial job skills including: 
• Basic Manufacturing 
• Job Readiness and Essential Skills 
• Math 
• CNC Machining 
• Welding 
• Safety and OSHA Training 

Certifications include: Certified Production Technician (CPT) and Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Safety from Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) 

CDL Training

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Customized Corporate Training

• American Heart Association Authorized Training Center
• Occupational Safety Training Programs (OSHA)
• Contract Training for Specific Skills

Richland Dance Program

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Online Continuing Education Courses

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Highway Construction Careers Training Program

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Contact Information

John Oliver
Director, Workforce Development
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6239

Lisa Eskew
Administrative Assistant
Office Location: SC08
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6240