Click here for information on the Security Correspondence Course for Water and Wastewater Certified Operators offered by CMAVTS Adult Education.

Click here for information on the PA Department of Environmental Protection Required Security Course for Water and Wastewater Certified Operators.

Notice: After Jan. 22, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will no longer issue food employee certificates. Click here for information regarding Act 106 of 2010 - Raising the Bar for Food Safety in Pennsylvania.

The Adult Education Program at CMAVTS serves, on an average, three to four hundred adults. The courses offered are for both the beginner and the advanced student. Course offerings may include any or all of the vocational-technical areas offered at the secondary level. Adults participating in these programs may be preparing for a new career or improving their knowledge and skills in their current job. Courses are taught by qualified instructors with many years of experience in their field.

This program is aimed at and intended for adults and offers them unique educational opportunities for a minimal fee. Evening sessions are normally conducted three times each school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring with additional summer sessions based on public response. Courses offered at CMAVTS range from three hour classes to forty-six hours. Upon completion of the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion from CMAVTS and in some classes a state certification.

We also provide quality training programs to industries and businesses in the area. The primary aim of the Industry Education Program at CMAVTS is to coordinate training programs which are tailored to meet the needs of a particular business or industry. Programs vary in length and format depending upon the needs of the situation. Columbia-Montour AVTS personnel coordinate the details of the program including assisting with the design of the course, finding qualified instructors from within the school or community, and locating appropriate funding sources to subsidize the cost of training. Additionally, locations of classrooms and dates and times for programs are adjusted to meet employer needs. Expanding evening adult education course offerings to include topics requested by one or more firms is always an option.

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School's Adult & Industry Education program endeavors to:

• Continue and expand our program to offer a wide variety of comprehensive and high quality instruction in career and technical training as well as personal enrichment;
  
• Develop skills to further education and employment opportunities for adults in Columbia and Montour counties;
  
• Create and conduct customized training programs for local business and industry.

The Adult & Industry Education Department is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call 570-784-8040, ext. 3347 or e-mail tgillespie@cmvt.us to reach Tracy Gillespie, Adult Education Coordinator.

Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center - CMAVTS has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, to provide Information Technology Certification Test delivery using the Pearson VUE® Testing System. The Pearson VUE advanced computer-based testing system administers exams for leading IT Certification programs such as Cisco®, CompTIA®, Citrix®, Novell® and others through a global network of quality test centers. To schedule testings call the Adult Education Office.

CMAVTS, in cooperation with Penn DOT, offers a free Motorcycle Safety Program from April through October.
Call 1-800-845-9533 or visit the Penn DOT website at www.pamsp.com to register for classes.

HOME INSPECTION TRAINING (on-line) - American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) and CMAVTS have teamed up to offer you the nations leading home inspection training and marketing support programs to enable you to either start and operate your own successful home inspection business or to be a significant contributor in an established company. AHIT's step-by-step processes and extensive experience coupled with their proven track record of successfully preparing and supporting thousands of home inspectors makes this program the right choice for you. Learn how to perform a professional inspection on your own time, in your own home, and at your own pace. All of the material will be shipped to your door. You'll learn independently, but not alone - with unlimited instructional support. Training also includes performing 1 actual inspection. Click here for class information and to register for the 'distance learning' program.

TEACHERS NEEDED - Call the Adult Education Office for further information.

Registration
Register at the school's Adult Education Department in person, or by mail on a first come first serve basis.

Click here for printable Registration form. Mail form and payment to:

CMAVTS
Adult Education Department
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday - Friday.
Phone registration by credit card only. 784-8040, extension 3347

Payment
Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. Checks, money orders, Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Refunds
Full refunds will be made in the event of class cancellation or if student withdraws 4 business days prior to start of class. 75% of the tuition fee will be refunded if a student withdraws within 3 business days of the scheduled start date. No refunds will be made after the first night of class.

Inclement Weather
School cancellations are announced on local T.V. and radio stations. Evening class cancellations will be determined by daytime school closings/cancellations/early dismissals. For example: If CMAVTS is cancelled or has early dismissal, Adult evening classes will be cancelled. If CMAVTS has a regular dismissal time but weather conditions deteriorate, evening classes may be cancelled. You may call, 784-8040, ext. 3347 to see if evening classes are in session. A recording will be made available no later than 4:00 p.m.

Age Requirements
CMAVTS provides training for adults age 18 and older. Depending upon certain circumstances, persons younger than age 18 may be admitted. Youth 15 years and older are eligible for enrollment in the Driver Theory course.

Safety
Students are required to wear appropriate safety apparel at all times when in classroom and instructional shop areas. Instructors will enforce this regulation scrupulously. Safety glasses must be worn in certain programs. Students are required to read, understand, and sign a safety pledge the first night of class. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal.