The Spring 2019 Training & Education Guide is filled with a variety of learning opportunities offered through the Mon Valley Institute for Career Development! From January through May, you’ll find member favorites as well new custom classes including Basic Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair, Brick Pavers – Patio & Walkway Installation, Healthcare in Retirement, Mosaics – House Plates & Trivets and many more (look for the in the catalog). Our innovative Education Providers have again brought today’s skills to our door, meeting our member’s interests and needs. Remember: Classes MUST have at least 5 active members registered to run so sign up today and invite your co-workers to learn something new with you! Download a copy of the course catalog or check out the class schedule...
Classes begin in January. View the Winter 2019 Live & Online classes. Through the power of innovation, the ICD/ JobLink Learning Center has developed their Live & Online Custom Courses, covering a multitude of topics and offered numerous times throughout the year. Mon Valley Works employees have full access to these online trainings, available 24/7, and from any device, including mobile! The current schedule (click on link above) begins in January and runs through June. General information, including a Spotlight tutorial from the L&O Developer is available at careerdevelopmentchannel.org. Contact the Mon Valley ICD Coordinator to enroll in these L&O classes. Active USW employees...
The Fall 2018 Training & Education Guide is filled with a variety of learning opportunities offered through the Mon Valley Institute for Career Development! From October through December, you’ll find member favorites as well new custom classes including Gazebo Building, Managing Medicare, AutoCAD Fundamentals, Ceramic Tile Installation, AWS Welder Qualification, Microsoft Word 2016 and many more (look for the in the catalog). Our innovative Education Providers have again brought today’s skills to our door, meeting our member’s interests and needs. Remember: Classes MUST have at least 5 active members registered to run so sign up today and invite your co-workers to learn something new with you! Download a copy of the course catalog or check out the class schedule...
L&O Spring-Summer_2018_Catalog-Website_Version Through the power of innovation, the ICD/ JobLink Learning Center has developed their Live & Online Custom Courses, covering a multitude of topics and offered numerous times through the year. Mon Valley Works employees have full access to these online trainings, available 24/7, and from any device, include mobile! The current schedule (click on link above) begins in late April and runs through August. General information, including a Spotlight tutorial from the L&O Developer is available at http://careerdevelopmentchannel.org/. Contact the Mon Valley ICD Coordinator to enroll in these L&O classes. Active USW employees...
New dates have been added for the class Heavy Equipment Operator: Saturdays and Sundays from May 26th through June 3rd. Register below or view course details. TitleStart...
Create a Succulent Garden has been added to the catalog for the Spring of 2018. Register below or view course details. Registration opens on Friday March 23rd. TitleStart...
Stained Glass (26FL)In this workshop, you will be guided through each step of the traditional stained glass method of copper foil including pattern layout, scoring, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing your final piece. You will choose from predetermined patterns for a small sun-catcher consisting of 10–12 pieces on the first day of class.
Oct12
Orienteering (26FL)Orienteering is the sport of navigation, using a highly detailed map. Whether you’re a dedicated hiker, competitive runner, or just a family or group out for an activity in a park, this sport helps you improve your navigation and spend a few hours in the woods at the same time. Come learn a new skill […]
Oct12
Bento Box (26FL)Learn how to decorate your own adorable bento box dessert set! In this hands-on class, you will decorate an 8” cake and a half-dozen coordinating cupcakes using beginner-friendly techniques, frosting tips and fun designs. Perfect for anyone who loves sweets and creativity!
Oct13
Brisket Smoking (26FL)Learn the methods for crafting the perfect smoked brisket in this hands-on course. Tailored for both beginners and “seasoned” barbecue enthusiasts, this class covers every step of the brisket smoking process. Participants will learn how to select the right cut of meat, prepare, season, and manage the smoking process. Each student will be preparing their […]
Oct25
Canister Damascus (26FL)Experience the fascinating process of creating canister Damascus steel. Students will assemble a canister using a blend of high-carbon steels and powdered steel, then forge-weld and draw out the billet into usable Damascus stock. This class focuses on billet creation and is ideal for bladesmiths looking to learn advanced Damascus techniques.
Custom Fishing Rod Building (26FL)Learn to build a Graphite Fly Rod or Graphite Spinning Rod under the direction of a professional rod builder. Students will learn how to build their own custom rod and develop rod building skills that will last a lifetime. The class will give beginning rod builders a “hands on” understanding of rod blanks and components, […]
Oct28
Drumming: Intro & Intermediate (26FL)Chris Belin, owner of Chris Belin’s Traveling Drum School since 1999, will introduce students to the art of drumming through drum set and hand percussion studies over four classes. Learning about rhythms, stick grips, percussion notation/theory, music genre analysis and much more will be covered plus an interactive performance with over percussion instructions from over […]
Oct28
Basics of Home Plumbing (26FL)This class will help you identify and repair plumbing issues in your home and save you big $$. Over the six-week course, students will cover topics such as water distribution, sanitary and storm drainage, toilet repairs, fixture replacement, choosing correct materials and understanding code requirements. This class will offer useful information and resources and hands-on […]
Oct30
Charcuterie (26FL)Join our hands-on charcuterie class and learn how to craft a beautifully balanced board with artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, spreads and garnishes. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. This interactive experience teaches styling techniques, pairing tips and presentation skills you can recreate for gatherings, holidays or everyday entertaining.
