Workforce Programs

Tec Centro offers low-cost, convenient training courses for a variety of industries and career paths. These courses are designed to quickly and comprehensively prepare the individual or the student for the workforce with opportunities for continued growth. Explore the current course offerings below and sign up using the link provided.

Courses may have a $25 processing fee plus the cost of books/uniforms, a criminal background check, and if needed, a medical exam. For 90% of the programs, a high school diploma or GED is required. Each course, except for forklift training, includes customer service and job readiness.

Training may last between 3 to 9 months depending on the course. Upon completion of the class, students will receive a certificate of completion. There are classes both during the day and in the evening.

Not sure where to begin? Contact us at 717.509.6679 to learn more about the options available to you!

Medical Field

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  Certified Nurse Aide

  3 month program

  This program includes an introduction to healthcare and medical terminology and a customer service class. To take the class, a HS diploma or GED is needed, and a TABE test level of 6 or more.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Harrisburg Area Community College SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST
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  Medical Assistant

  25 week program

  The MA course is a 25-week full-time program that prepares participants to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Medical assistants help with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information for medical records. Medical assistants may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Harrisburg Area Community College SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST
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  Phlebotomy Technician

  15 week program

  A 15-week program that includes 100 hours of classroom/lab instruction and concludes with an 80 clinical/externship experience. The program covers the following areas of study; medical terminology, laboratory testing, policies and procedures in maintaining laboratory safety and infection control the proper methods of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing. The program also prepares students to take the National Health Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Harrisburg Area Community College SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST
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  Physician Office Assistant

  330 hour program

  The POA educational program prepares the student for an entry-level position in an outpatient healthcare setting such as a medical practice or health-related call center. Students will become familiar with the general workflow of an outpatient medical practice, gain an understanding of medical insurance, and will be exposed to basic PC skills and the basic use of electronic medical records.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Harrisburg Area Community College SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST
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  Dental Assistant

  205 hour program

  The Dental Assistant program prepares participants to work as a dental assistant and for X-Ray certification. The program includes an 80-hour externship/internship component. HS Diploma or GED and a TABE test level of 8 or more are required.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST

Culinary

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  Culinary Arts

  4 month program

  This program prepares participants with basic culinary skills such as culinary math, ServSafe Certification, and basic food preparation. Internship at Cafe Centro included.

  Processing Fee: $50 SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST

Mechanical

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  Facilities Maintenance Technician

  30 week program

  This course includes 24 weeks of class training in HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, carpentry, and more. It also includes 6 weeks of on-the-job paid training and will teach OSHA safety practices.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology COMING SOON
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  Commercial & Industrial Electrical

  480 hour training

  A 24-week program that provides the opportunity to acquire the theory and skills needed to gain employment in the manufacturing, and factory setting as an entry-level industrial maintenance technician with basic skills in mechanical systems, and electrical systems. Graduates of the commercial and industrial electrical program will be able to hit the ground running to maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment most commonly used in today’s high-tech manufacturing facilities.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology COMING SOON
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  Commercial & Industrial Plumbing

  480 hour training

  Commercial and Industrial Plumbing training is a six-month program that will prepare students to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in new and existing commercial and industrial buildings or structures with industrial-grade fixtures, pipes, and outlets. Some of the skills acquired are joining different types of piping materials and installing and repairing industrial-grade pipes, plumbing fixtures, faucets, and water heaters. Employment opportunities in the commercial and industrial plumbing industry can range from basic office buildings to large-scale buildings/complexes, factories, hospitals, malls, and manufacturing facilities.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology COMING SOON
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  Commercial & Industrial HVAC

  480 hour training

  Commercial and Industrial HVAC training is a six-month program that prepares the student for the fast-growing, commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning field. Students learn current methods of identifying and performing efficiency evaluations on various types of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for large buildings or structures such as hospitals, schools, and housing structures.

  Processing Fee: $50.00 Provider: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology COMING SOON
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  Forklift & OSHA

  6 hour training

  This course prepares students with the basic skills to operate a forklift. During the training, students will take a written test and a driving test.

  Processing Fee: $25.00