Upcoming Classes

• Sep 27
  Stick/MIG/TIG Welding- Beginner & Intermediate, Mornings (Fall) Students will learn the difference between MIG & TIG welding, with hands-on opportunities to practice the different concepts. TIG, tungsten inert gas welding, is an arc welding process that specializes in fusing pieces of aluminum together. MIG, short for metal inert gas, is a welding process that specializes in covering aluminum & other metals not made of iron.
• Sep 27
  ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (Fall) The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is a national industry certification that qualifies a worker in a restaurant setting.
• Sep 27
  Stick/MIG/TIG Welding- Beginner & Intermediate- Evenings (Fall) Students will learn the difference between MIG & TIG welding, with hands-on opportunities to practice the different concepts. TIG, tungsten inert gas welding, is an arc welding process that specializes in fusing pieces of aluminum together. MIG, short for metal inert gas, is a welding process that specializes in covering aluminum & other metals not made of iron.
• Sep 27
  Metal Fabrication (Fall) The course provides participants with an understanding of metal fabrication. Emphasis is placed on proper joint selection & design, stresses in welds & material selection. Students will construct a project using common metal fabrication equipment. Laboratory work includes use of welding power supplies, shears, ironworker & metal rollers.
• Sep 28
  Auto Body Repair- Wednesdays (Fall) The course will teach how to repair minor dents & structural damage. Also, it will teach the different types of paints, primers, & how to use technology for gluing plastics by using the new epoxy glues.
• Sep 28
  Small Engine Repair (Fall) Starting at the basics, you will be guided through the how's and why's of small gas engines such as chain saw chains and tune-ups of both two and four cycle engines, with the emphasis on air-cooled overhead valve small engines. During the hands-on portion, you will be able to bring in your own equipment, troubleshoot and repair it to your...
• Sep 29
  Auto Body Repair- Thursdays (Fall) The course will teach how to repair minor dents & structural damage. Also, it will teach the different types of paints, primers, & how to use technology for gluing plastics by using the new epoxy glues.
• Sep 29
  Automotive Maintenance (Fall) This class is for the student who wants to learn basic automobile maintenance. It will include demonstrations on how to change brakes, tires, & oil on an automobile, & how to diagnose engine problems.
• Sep 29
  Machining Fundamentals (Fall) Looking to learn how to use all the tools in your machine shop? Machining Fundamentals will help you master the basics of drills, saws, lathes & mills safely. This course is designed to expand your skills & translate what you draw into products.
• Oct 03
  Understanding & Optimizing Your Investment Choices- Mornings (Fall) This 18-hour seminar/workshop will explain very low maintenance, successful investment techniques that historically have produced average annualized returns that outperform the market.
• Oct 03
  Understanding & Optimizing Your Investment Choices- Evenings (Fall) This 18-hour seminar/workshop will explain very low maintenance, successful investment techniques that historically have produced average annualized returns that outperform the market.
• Oct 03
  How to Hang and Finish Drywall (Fall) Trim for windows, walls & doors are an important part of the finishing details in a construction project. This course will cover appropriate materials, aesthetics & details to give a window, wall, or door an appropriate finish.
• Oct 18
  Write a Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney (Fall) A will is the most practical first step in estate planning-- it makes clear how you want your property to be distributed after you die. Discuss how to write a will, living will & power of attorney.
• Oct 20
  The Origins of Organized Labor in America- A Brief History of Work and Workers in Southwestern PA (Fall) The course provides a historical context for the rise of organized labor in the United States with a special focus on the region of Southwestern PA. Participants will receive information relative to the trends and events that have shaped United States history in a variety of ways while focusing on case studies specific to the Pittsburgh region.
• Oct 24
  Window Installation (Fall) This course will cover some basic principles of installing windows in a residential space. Class size limited to 8.
• Oct 25
  How to Buy a Car (Fall) Buying a car can be both exciting & stressful. Students will learn how to gather the right information & effective negotiation strategies to help purchase a vehicle at the best price, interest rate & deal to avoid buyer's remorse.
• Oct 27
  Tastes of Asia (Fall) This course provides participants with an introduction to Asian Cuisine. The preparation and methods of cooking for three types of Asian food will be explored each week.
• Nov 01
  Website Development for Beginners (Fall) Want to create your own website?
• Nov 07
  How to Build Stairs (Fall) This course will cover basic principles in stair making, along with common terms & current technology. Concepts covered include: proper measuring, materials needed for indoor staircases, outdoor steps & deck staircases.
• Nov 10
  Automotive Maintenance, Continued (Fall) This auto mechanics program will teach students intermediate fundamentals of auto mechanics including brake systems, engine repair, diagnostic techniques & electrical/electronic systems.
• Nov 10
  Introduction to Bee Keeping (Fall) Have you ever thought about learning the basics about the hobby of beekeeping? Welcome to this fascinating hobby! Students in this class will be given an overview of the science & practices involved with nurturing & developing your own bee colony.
• Nov 15
  Working in the Cloud (Fall) What exactly is the Cloud? How do you use it effectively? This class is designed to get a basic understanding about the Cloud, including how to use it, what it is used for & the pros & cons of this innovation.