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Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, York Technical College recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of business and professional, management and corporate, as well as skilled trades and industrial.
Accessible online, non-credit courses can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, York Technical College and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.
Courses in the Continuing Education Industrial area include: Freight Broker/Agent Training, Lean Mastery; Purchasing Management; Six Sigma Green and Black Belt; Technical Writing; HVAC Technician; Modern Automotive Service Technician; Chemical Plant Operations; Paper Mill Operations; Power Plant Operations; and Pulp Mill Operations. In addition, the school’s Health and Human Services department offers courses including: Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep, Personal Fitness Trainer, Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer, ICD-10 Medical Coding, Paralegal and Private Investigation.
Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides a logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates York Technical College and Gatlin courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and typically takes between 90 - 180 days to complete.
“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Mark Lamkin, executive director of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future. In today’s economy, online training offers the added benefit of significant savings on gas and parking fees.”
For program and course descriptions, go to gatlineducation.com/yorktechindustrial/. For enrollment information, contact (803) 325-2888.
Gatlin Education Services is part of Cengage Learning and ed2go.
About Cengage Learning & ed2go
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is committed to providing high-quality online learning that is affordable and easy to use. With an ever-growing catalog of over 300 courses, ed2go makes is simple for everyone to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information, visit cengage.com or ed2go.com.
About Gatlin Education Services (GES)
GES is the world’s largest provider of asynchronous web-based training to colleges, universities and other education providers. GES standardizes online methodology, including system administration, evaluation and instruction with its custom designed, browser-based courseware. A growing number of programs include externship opportunities with major companies. GES also offers optional Career Services to the students it serves.
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