News From Mon Valley ICD

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Mike Ondrish - mondrish.monvalleyicd@gmail.com Diana Schriver - dschriver.monvalleyicd@gmail.com

ICD Announces Partnership with University of Phoenix The University of Phoenix and ICD have teamed up to provide partnership benefits to each ICD Participant ranging in a number of benefits from discounts, to Prior Learning Credits, and accessibility. ICD participants are eligible to save 10% on the cost of tuition for any associate’s, bachelors, master’s and doctoral degrees, certificates and individual courses at University of Phoenix. Many training courses have been evaluated by University of Phoenix and may qualify for college credit toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.  Through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), students may be eligible to receive up to 15 credits toward an associate’s degree and up to 30 credits toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information regarding this exciting new program, contact a coordinator. Now Forming New Electrical Series Class Intro to Protective Relays The Intro to Protective Relays Course introduces the student to the various types of relays and their operating characteristics. This would include plunger, hinge, disk, cup, and solid state relays.  The course will also review various types of relay protection including over current, directional, distance, pilot wire, phase comparison and differential relays.  4 three hour sessions.  Dates TBD.  Contact a coordinator for details.  Continuing Programs U.S. Steel/USW Pre Learner Program Per our 2008 Labor agreement and in an effort to facilitate testing to enter the Mechanical or Electrical maintenance training program, U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers have chosen an online standardized Pre-Learner Maintenance Training Program to provide employees with the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to test at a higher level when entering into the Maintenance Training Program. The Program will be administered through the local ICD Program located at the Mon Valley Training Hub. Contact the Mon Valley ICD coordinators for more information. Pre Learner Program Flyer CDL License Program This course is a combination of self-study and hands-on training offered through All State Careers. Those interested in taking this course will meet individually with a representative from our educational provider. Information on obtaining a Class 'A" CDL permit, locations to get the required D.O.T. Driver Physical and Drug Screen, and the self-study material will be available at that time. Contact the Mon Valley ICD coordinators for more information. TelSim Online Learning Project Your Career Development Program is now offering over 650 courses that you can take on-line using your own computer. TelSim Flyer Career Development Lending Library The Center has recently expanded their book collection lending library which includes a large selection of "how to" & "special interest" books and tapes. Come down to the center and check us out!