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Future Forward Since 1960, Indian River State College (IRSC) has offered skill- and career-training programs to meet the ever-changing workforce needs of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. Designed to propel long-term regional growth by creating a dynamic workforce pipeline and supporting business expansion, the College’s programs nurture industrial advancement, while extending economic opportunity to our region’s residents. IRSC offerings range from short-term, non-credit training to degree programs to custom-designed instruction and apprenticeship programs that support key industries, technological advancement and workforce development—including those in next-gen manufacturing.
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I began taking classes at Indian River State College in 2010 and was able to make the jump from service tech to assistant electrical
engineer. Then I returned to IRSC in 2016 to earn an Associate Degree. The degree, along with additional, specialized training I received with
my employer, prepared me to move into the role of electrical engineer, replacing someone who retired. —Andrew Boulay Electrical Engineer, Auto Labe
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Degree, Career Training and Technical Certification Programs In the era of smart manufacturing, automation and Industry 4.0, Indian River State College understands that specialized technical training leading to meaningful credentials are necessary in today’s workforce. Our goal is to help students find the degree, certificate or short-term training program that aligns with their career goals, advancing high-wage employment opportunities. At IRSC, ninety-six percent (96%) of degree- and certificate-earners find employment or continue their education following graduation.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs • Digital Media: Animation, Gaming, and Modeling Concentration B.A.S. • Digital Media: Graphic Design and Visual Communications Concentration B.A.S. • Information Technology Management and Cyber Security B.S.
Associate Degree Programs • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology A.A.S. • Automotive Service Management Technology A.A.S. • Building Construction Technology A.S. • Civil Engineering Technology A.S. • Computer Information Technology A.S. • Drafting and Design Technology A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Biomedical Electronics Specialization A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Computer Technology Specialization A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Laser-Photonics Specialization A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Robotics-Manufacturing Specialization A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Telecommunications Specialization A.S. • Electronics Engineering Technology— Solar Energy Specialization A.S. • Electrical Power Technology— ICE Specialization A.S. • Electrical Power Technology— Mechanical Specialization A.S. • Electrical Power Technology— Radiation Specialization A.S. • Electrical Power Technology— Technology Industry Specialization A.S.
Career Training Clock-Hour and Apprenticeship Programs • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Apprenticeship Career Training • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology I* and II* • Automotive Service Technology I* and II* • Commercial Vehicle Driving • Electrical Apprenticeship • Plumbing Apprenticeship • Welding Technology*
IRSC Technical Certifications • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology* • Automotive Service Technician* • Autocad Foundations • Basic Electronics • Computer Information Data Specialist • Computer Programming Specialist • Digital Media Production* • Digital Media Support • Drafting* • Electronic Technology* • General Automotive Technician* • Help Desk Support Technician • Information Technology Support Specialist* • Lasers and Photonics • Solar Energy Technician • Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant • Robotics and Simulation Technician • Web Production *Gainful Employment information included in program curriculum. Visit www.irsc.edu—click Course Catalog. 5
Custom Training IRSC has the flexibility to work with area businesses and create needs-specific training for incumbent workers, as well as apprenticeship programs. Programs may include a combination of academic coursework and career training delivered by IRSC faculty along with Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification programs or soft-skill available through the IRSC Corporate and Community Training Institute (CCTI). Customized training can be delivered at IRSC facilities or at your site. The following local businesses are among those working with IRSC to tailor programs that increase their workforce capacity: Atlantic Precision, Maverick Boats, Piper, Paradigm Precision, PAC-Seating, Parker-Hannifan, REMETRONIX, TAMCO and WaterBlasting Technologies.
Incumbent Worker Training • Computer Automated Design (CAD) • Welding • Management • Human Resources Management • Riveting Blue Print Reading Calibration • Machining • Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma • Aerial Lift, Forklift, Crane Operation & Rigger
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Maverick Boat Group has used services and training at Indian River State
College for many years. Most recently, IRSC tailored a 12-month program— the Maverick Leadership Academy—to our specifications with the goal of
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providing our supervisors with leadership and soft-skills training we feel are
important to being an effective supervisor. We chose to partner with IRSC to provide the training, instructors and facilities because of our past, favorable experience with IRSC and their instructors; their vast expertise in providing leadership and soft skills training; and their state-of-the-art facilities located in Fort Pierce. —Stephen M. Farinacci, Vice President of Finance & Human Resources, Maverick Boat Group, Inc.
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Apprenticeship Programs Piper In response to increasing demand for high-quality manufacturing employees, and in cooperation with Indian River State College, Piper Aircraft, Inc. in 2019 launched an accredited apprenticeship program. Participants engage in on-the-job training delivered by Piper subject-matter experts and classroom instruction delivered by Indian River State College. At the program’s conclusion, each successful apprentice qualifies as a Journeyman in Aircraft Assembly and has the educational foundation to pursue a long-term career with growth potential as a Piper employee.
Treasure Coast Manufacturing Association (TCMA) IRSC can manage, facilitate and deploy your apprenticeship programs. An excellent example is the fast-track manufacturing apprenticeship sponsored by TCMA. Accepted students combine on-the-job learning—through employment with local manufacturers—with evening classes at the IRSC Corporate and Community Training Institute. Upon completion, successful apprentices earn a national, industry-recognized credential, the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) and the Manufacturers Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification.
Corporate and Community Training Institute at IRSC CCTI offers non-credit training, consulting and continuing education such as licensing and certification courses, seminars and workshops. In the past year, CCTI hosted 128 total training events involving 2,580 students totaling 3,159 training hours. Clients for CCTI’s Regional Manufacturing Sector Workforce Development Programs range widely in size. These include Lincoln Park Career Pathways Initiative, Career Source Research Coast, Okeechobee Correctional Center and Walmart.
Continuing Education, Licensing and Certifications: • APWA Florida Chapter Public Works Institute • Port St. Lucie Business Accelerator Program • State of Florida Online Continuing Education Provider for Contractors, Professional Engineers and Home Inspectors CILB • Medical Coding for Outpatient and Professional and Hospital Services
Regional Manufacturing Sector Workforce Development Programs: • Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification/Certified Logistics Associate • Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification/Certified Logistics Technician • Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification/Certified Production Technician • OSHA 10 • OSHA 30 • OSHA Power Truck (Forklift) • Maritime OSHA 8
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“Indian River State College has been an exceptional partner as we collectively collaborated to establish an apprenticeship program. This initiative will provide the necessary training, mentoring and support to enable apprentices to successfully pursue a long-term career with growth opportunity as a Piper employee, thus ensuring that Piper has a strong and agile workforce for the years to come.”
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—Simon Caldecott, President and CEO, Piper Aircraft
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Grant-Based Training Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training (RCNET) A National Science Foundation Nuclear Training Center, RCNET is focused on the development and sustainability of a highly technical workforce pipeline for the nuclear fields of power generation, life and plant sciences and environmental management. Each year, RCNET provides training for approximately 400 incumbent workers from companies such as FPL, NextEra, Concord, Pike Electric, Siemens and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. RCNET training and certification programs: • Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • CPR and Pathogen • Operations • Supervisory Contraol and Data Acquisition (SCADA) • North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP)
LASERTEC LASERTEC is a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center that offers a range of training and certifications for topics such as fiber splicing, test and measurement, process control, signal processing, and automation sensors. LASERTEC serves approximately 300 incumbent workers annually from companies including Corning, PCS Fiber, Harris Semiconductor, SLC, AT&T, BH and AMT.
YouthBuild In partnership with Career Source Research Coast, St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity and the Treasure Coast Builders Association, the YouthBuild program at IRSC annually certifies nearly 24 disadvantaged youth with recognized building construction certifications from the National Center for Construction Education & Research. Seventy-five percent of this program is funded by a grant awarded under the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment & Training Administration’s YouthBuild program. The remaining 25% of the project is financed by non-governmental sources.
IRSC Aviation and Marine Training Program (AMP) Awarded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, AMP will prepare workers for careers in high-demand aviation and marine careers. IRSC is developing new clock-hour and degree tracks in both sectors to address all levels of skills needed. For more information, contact Assistant Dean Kevin Cooper, Ph.D. (see page 11).
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“IRSC faculty and staff went above and beyond to help REMETRONIX find the talent needed for an immediate upcoming project. Instructor Walter
Posten was even flexible enough to adjust the class schedule, so students
could start on the project immediately and still complete their classes. The students’ performances have been excellent, and they are a welcome addition to our team!” —Nick Giallanzo Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, REMETRONIX
Contact IRSC: Donna Rivett Kevin Cooper, Ph.D. Dean, Industrial Education Assistant Dean, Advanced Technology Indian River State College Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Avenue, E-214 3209 Virginia Avenue, V-416 Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Fort Pierce, FL 34981 drivett@irsc.edu kcooper@irsc.edu 772-462-7656 772-462-7546 11
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3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 1-866-792-4772 | www.irsc.edu IRSC is an EA/EO educational institution.