Class registration is now open for Spring 2025. Sign up today and invite your co-workers to learn something new with you! The Spring 2025 Training & Education Guide is filled with a variety of learning opportunities offered through the Mon Valley Institute for Career Development! 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 five ( 5 ) active members registered in order to...
Classes begin in August. View the Fall 2023 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 August and runs through December. 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...
Upcoming Classes
Sep24
Golfing at the Next Level (25FL)Mon Valley ICD is pleased to be able to offer our members the opportunity to learn what it takes to elevate your golf game to the next level. Several of our members expressed an interest in this type of class; it was added as a way to transition an enjoyable hobby to an opportunity to […]
Sep24
Small Engine Repair (25FL)New location One of the Mon valley’s most popular classes! Starting with the basics, learn the how’s and why’s of small gas engines, two- and four-cycle engines, and air-cooled overhead valve small engines. During the hands-on portion, you will be able to bring in your own equipment, troubleshoot and repair to your satisfaction. The instructor […]
Sep27
Blade Smith Blacksmithing Intro (25FL)Each student will make a simple knife with integral bottle opener. They will also learn basic metal forging techniques, how to forge basic blade shape, forging a taper and scroll, basic heat treating principles including normalizing, austenitizing, and tempering. Lunch is provided. session, Saturday morning. Class size limited to .
Sep29
Creating Charcuterie Boards (25FL)Visually exciting and deliciously enticing, come to this class and learn how to make these snack boards. You will learn to create boards for anytime family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast, brunch, desserts and special occasions. Every student will take home a completed board and cookbook. session, Monday evening. Class size limited to […]
Oct01
Make Your Own Whitetail Deer Grunt Call (25FL)A grunt call is a tool used by hunters to attract deer. It is a device that mimics the sound of a deer’s grunt, which is a vocalization used by deer to communicate with each other. The grunt call you will be making in class has six different whitetail vocalizations. Make and take home in […]
Oct02
Guitar Lessons – Beginner & Intermediate (25FL)Students taking part in guitar classes will get a crash course in basic guitar skills including strumming, chords, scales, and how to learn a song by yourself. This six-week guitar class will focus heavily on playing basic guitar chords and eventually leading into learning full length songs. This course is designed to be fun and […]
Oct04
Damascus Hunter (25FL)On the first day of class, students will start by going over some basic techniques and materials and then weld a few billets of Damascus from high-quality carbon steels. Then, students will forge a blade from their Damascus billet and heat treat it. On Day 2, students will be using a power hammer, hydraulic press, […]
Oct04
Blade Forging Intro (25FL)Each student will forge a 4” bladed hunter/everyday carry style knife, heat treat, grind, and fit a handle on them. Lunch is provided. session, Saturday morning. Class size limited to .
Oct08
Intro to Steelhead Fishing (25FL)Learn the history and the five core elements of becoming a better fly fisher. This class will cover casting, rigging, reading water conditions, what to use and when to use it. We will touch on fly tying as well. The class will break down the theory and techniques proven to better your time enjoying this […]
Oct09
Archery (25FL)Course will include shooting skills training with our instructor Jill Fleming. Jill has 25+ years of teaching experience, and is well versed in proper shooting techniques. Participants will also be taught the proper functions of their equipment, and how to diagnose the proper tuning of their equipment. Participants should provide their own equipment. If anyone […]
