MoWINs Grant Programs
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MoWINs Grants: MoHealthWINs and MoManufacturingWINs
MoWINs is a Department of Labor grant-funded program to serve Trade Act participants as well as veterans, unemployed and underemployed individuals, and low-skilled persons in Missouri in health/services/ health sciences career pathways throughout the state. Missouri's 12 community colleges and one state technical college are participating in MoHealthWINs.
STEP 1: Are You Eligible?
To be determined eligible for the grant, students will need to visit the Missouri Career Center. Appointments are not necessary, but plan to spend a couple hours for your initial visit. The MCC is busiest during lunch hours, so you may want to plan your visit earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. For directions or further questions, call: 417-887-4343
NEW Location: 2900 E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5 and Friday 9-5
QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY? Call 417-447-2622.
STEP 2: Apply to OTC
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Follow the link below for the steps of becoming a student at OTC:
STEP 3: Choose Your Program
Click on a program below for more information:
HEARING INSTRUMENT SCIENCE
This 1 1/2 year AAS degree program prepares students to assist clients with selecting, fitting, and maintaining hearing aides. The program is offered in an online hybrid format.
NEXT COHORT STARTING IN FALL OF 2013! Students interested in being considered for the fall 2013 cohort should contact Matt Scott for more information: 417-447-2622.
Prospective students must fill out a separate HIS program applicaton. The deadline for applications for the fall cohort is May 1st. For more information on applying to the HIS program, click on the link below:
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
This 8 week program provides certification in cleaning and maintaining hospital facilities, as well as OSHA and CPR certifications.
Tentative Spring 2013 Schedule: This program will be offered in two separate sections:
January 14th-March 8th (Monday-Friday 7:30-12:30)
March 18th-May 10th (Monday-Friday 7:30-12:30)
Cost: Tuition $0 and no books to purchase! Students will only be responsible for fees (approximately $165).
Program Overview (7 credits total):
IMT 295 Building Maintenance (3 credits)
IMT 120 Industrial Safety (3 credits)
This course offers lecture/lab experiences that provide the student a solid foundation for continued study of Industrial Maintenance. Topics include a wide variety of safety and regulatory compliance sessions such as: First Aid, CPR, Electrical Safety, and Lock-out/Tag-out. OSHA and EPA regulations are also covered, as well as awareness of Environmental Safety and Health issues.
TEC285 Occupational Seminar (1 credit)
Instruction for this course includes career identification, self-assessment, resume development, preparation of cover letters, completion of applications for local jobs, learning the on-line employment application process, research of local companies, jobs available, and current salary ranges, job searching techniques and tools, interviewing skills, follow-up steps after the job interview and on-the-job performance expectations.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
This 17 week program prepares students to enter the challenging field of integrated manufacturing, including automation and robotics. Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems are all featured.
Tentative Fall 2013 Schedule: Monday-Thursday 11-5pm
Cost: Tuition $0. Students will be responsible for books and fees.
Pay range for Missouri jobs in this field: $30,000-80,000
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
This 17 week program focuses on fabrication of parts from a wide variety of materials. Students will utilize hands-on learning to operate manual mills and lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, and CNC machines.
Tentative Fall 2013 Schedule: Monday-Thursday 11-5pm
Cost: Tuition $0. Students will be responsible for books and fees.
Pay range for Missouri jobs in this field: $30,000-80,000
About MOWINs
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.