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Bioscience, Technology, & Trades
FWCA’s Career Institute provides pathways into the rapidly expanding fields of Bioscience, Technology, and Trades, which apply life processes to practical applications.
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In partnership with top industry leaders, we offer a 12-Week BioScience Lab Technician Program that includes an engaging classroom experience and hands-on wet lab training for adults aged 18 and older in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
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Our Forklift Certification Program is a two-day training that is DESE, OSHA, and NSC Certified, designed to equip entry-level workers for careers in Forklift operation, Warehouse management, and Material Handling.
Additionally, in collaboration with CIBC Bank, the Career Institute presents an Entrepreneurship Training Program (ETP) aimed at providing entrepreneurial education and support to underserved individuals who reside in and aim to launch their businesses in the local community. Participants have the opportunity to apply for a micro loan up to $10,000.
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View some of our upcoming classes below:
Home Performance Laborer (HPL) Program
Introducing FWCA's Home Performance (HPL) Program! This DOL-Approved Apprenticeship Program spans four (4) weeks and is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to become a general laborer, with the potential to specialize in or become a journeyman in the construction trades.
OSHA Forklift Certification Program
FWCA 3-Year OSHA and NSC recognized Forklift Certification Course is a 2-day Program held at the MET Center.
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FWCA's Career Institute
Lab Tech Training Program
The Career Institute's 15-week Certification Course prepares those interested in entering the science industry in the foundational skills needed to succeed.
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AG-Hydroponic Technician Program
FWCA presents the AHT Program in partnership with FreshHarvest365 (FH365). FH365 is a hydroponic farming company providing the highest quality, hyper-local produce 365 days a year! Participants in this program will be trained in hydroponic farming and learn how to grow, produce and maintain hydroponic farming systems, preparing them for access to careers in a new, fast growing field!
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Custom Paint Prep Program
The Custom Paint Prep (CPP) Program is a four (4) week program created to provide a career pathway into commercial painting. The CPP program offers pre-apprenticeship style learning and training to prepare individuals for careers in commercial painting in a safe, welcoming environment.
Co-Factor Geonomics
Check out some of the work our Career Institute Lab students have done, post-graduation!​
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BioScience Student Handbook