Page 110 of Delgado Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

to train personnel on vessels in waterways around the world. Delgado Radar School also has new facilities with modern labs to instruct students in Coast Guard-approved ARPA, Radar, GMDSS, and Celestial Navigation, offering professional certifications in many areas. Delgado Radar School is also able to design comprehensive, customized training for companies in the maritime industry. NON-CREDIT/CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES Non-credit courses (not applicable to a standard degree program) are specifically designed for enhancing career opportunities and/or promoting personal development. Specialized courses such as Starting Your Own Business, Blueprint Reading, Interpersonal Communication, Management, and numerous types of Computer Software Training are offered to students interested in businessrelated professional advancement. Other courses include preparation for special licensing fields such as notary public, private investigator, travel agent, tourguiding, property and casualty insurance, and residential building contractors. Additional components of the continuing education category are the courses and seminars that relate to recreation and personal lifestyle. These courses are designed for personal development in order to enhance the quality of ones life. Special areas of interest include Arts and Crafts, Physical Fitness and Health, Food and Beverage Preparation, Auto and Home Maintenance, Mechanical and Technical Training, and a variety of sports. Non-credit students are awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each course successfully completed. The Continuing Education Unit is a nationally accepted unit of measurement. The earned CEUs become part of the students permanent records and are often used by employers as a means of evaluating professional development. Seminars, conferences, or workshops can be completely or partially designed, customized, organized, and implemented for cooperating sponsors. They may be held on or off-campus. For more information, please contact the Noncredit/Continuing Education Office on City Park Campus at (504) 483-4301; on the Northshore contact Slidell (985) 646-6420 and Covington (985) 893-6286; and Charity School of Nursing (504) 568-2630. COMMUNITY-BASED WORKFORCE TRAINING INITIATIVES In a response to the need for workforce training in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area, the WIA, STEP, and TANF programs promote economic independence, self-respect, and confidence. Collaborations with various agencies and businesses facilitate the success of our clients. These programs provide: training to acquire marketable skills, continuing education in an environment that is student-oriented, and instruction that utilizes innovative technology. Workforce Investment Act Delgado Community College is a partner in the Workforce System. The One Stop Centers assist job seekers with securing employment and vocational training. For more information, contact: Jefferson Workforce Connection (504) 227-1283 Job 1 New Orleans Adult Career Center (504) 636-0300 STEP Program The STEP (Strategies To Empower People) Program offers academic and short-term vocational skills for participants referred by the Office of Family Support. Course work must be completed within one year. For more information on these programs, call the STEP Office at (504) 483-4568. 111

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