Sign up today for PowerPoint class on Friday

Hey! Where did that button go? Have you been struggling with the update to Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007? If so, there is still a chance to sign up for Fridays class, MS PowerPoint I, being held at MCC-Penn Valley from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The class is $169 (fee waiver eligible for MCC employees).


A variety of continuing professional education non-credit classes are offered throughout the year at MCC. Programs include training in healthcare, information technology, transportation and many other opportunities, including online classes.

Check out all the options by visiting http://www.mcckc.edu/ and click on classes, then search the left hand column for Continuing Professional Education.

One HOT profession: CPE sees continued interest in welding

Maybe it's the idea of playing with fire for a living that gets students' attention or perhaps it's the solid income potential. Either way, welding has long been a popular career choice among MCC students.

The annual projected job growth in the welding industry for 2006-2016 is 3-9%, which represents 107,000 additional employees. The median wage starts at $15 an hour, but rises to as much as $22 with experience. That's why MCC Continuing Professional Education encourages welding students and incumbent workers to upgrade their skills through continuing education and training.

A course in Advanced Pipe Welding, starting in January at MCC-Business & Technology, will give welders with intermediate skills the edge they need to advance their careers.



Know a welder looking to upgrade her or his skills? Send them this info!
Know someone looking for a new, hands-on career? Encourage them to explore MCC's whole suite of welding offerings.