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• Vocational associate degree programs consist of both academic and vocational for-credit course work that usually requires about 60 credits and provides an associate degree (arts-AA, science-AS or applied science AAS). Examples: agricultural business and production, business, computer and information science, dental hygiene, engineering, health-related professions, interior design, communication technologies, personal services, protective services, construction, automotive technology, and transportation. • Instructional certificate programs are generally designed to upgrade job-related skills. These programs generally require about one year to complete and require very little, if any, academic courses. Examples: dental assisting, floral arranging, carpentry, cosmetology, certified nursing assistant, medical secretary, teller training, and welding. • Industry skill certifications are industry-developed certificates for students who demonstrate specific skills, often through a test. Preparation for these tests includes self-study and courses offered at post-secondary institutions and other training providers. • Noncredit course work is designed to accommodate those who want specific job-related skills. Examples: Intro to Windows 98, Intro to Fiber Optics, Catering and Food Preparation, and Real Estate License. • WIN Job Centers coordinate training in regular vocational courses taught at local community colleges and other training entities. Training may include nursing, truck driving, chemical phlebotomy, and computer programming. Once determined eligible, the participants’ tuition, books and other training costs are paid for utilizing WIA funds. WIN Job Centers also offer specific occupational and vocational skills to eligible individuals in WIA-funded classroom training. • State Board for Community and Junior Colleges (SBCJC) coordinate short-term training programs based on employer needs. Establishment of a short-term training program may be initiated by MDHS or SBCJC staff. TANF funds will be utilized to pay training costs for TANF eligible individuals. • Job Corps offers vocational skills training to young people who have left school or who have finished high school and cannot find a job. They are between 16 and 21 years of age and come primarily from lower-income families. Most Corps members complete

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