The new mission of Harrison County Lifelong Learning is to advance the knowledge and skills, through programs that enrich the lives of Harrison County residents, while meeting the needs of the community. Harrison County Lifelong Learning will be a leader in connecting Harrison County residents to the resources needed to be successful.
Harrison County Lifelong Learning partners with several educational institutions and community resources to increase the skills and abilities of local citizens while empowering and enriching their lives in an effort to promote a lifetime of learning. Please let us know if there is a class you would like offered.
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
ADVANCED TRAINING
Dental Assistant Training and Limited Dental Radiographer Certification
Class begins November 9!
Harrison County Lifelong Learning, in partnership with Vincennes University and WorkOne Southern Indiana, is offering a 72-hour non credit training program to prepare students for an entry-level position in the one of the fastest growing healthcare careers. Class includes training so that students may be licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health as a Limited Dental Radiographer.
Class is funded in part by the Rapid Recovery for a Better Future initiative and Next Level Jobs program.
Adult Education Classes Resume
River Valley Resources’ Adult Education and English Language Learner classes have resumed at the learning center. The class meets each Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for those individuals who need to improve their basic skills in preparation for high school equivalency testing, college preparation or career advancement. No appointment is necessary.
High School Equivalency Testing Now Open
Harrison County Lifelong Learning is conducting High School Equivalency Testing in Corydon on Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Test registration is currently open by appointment at the learning center in Corydon. Additionally, registrations will be taken on Friday, December 11 at River Valley Resources in New Albany. For registration details and student eligibility information, call Harrison County Lifelong Learning at 812-738-7736.
WorkOne- Corydon Temporarily Closed
Due to the increased spike in Covid-19 cases, the Corydon location of WorkOne is closed to the general public. The Career Coach will remain working within Harrison County Lifelong Learning and can offer virtual and phone career service assistance only.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding Hoosiers that applying for unemployment insurance benefits is completed electronically. Hoosiers can apply on a computer or smartphone. For more information on unemployment insurance, visit, unemployment.in.gov or call the UI Help Desk at 1-800-891-6499.
Dental Assistant Training and Limited Dental Radiographer Certification
Harrison County Lifelong Learning, in partnership with Vincennes University and WorkOne Southern Indiana, is offering a 72-hour non credit training program to prepare students for an entry-level position in the one of the fastest growing healthcare careers. Class includes training so that students may be licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health as a Limited Dental Radiographer.
Class is funded in part by the Rapid Recovery for a Better Future initiative and Next Level Jobs program.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
In October, Harrison County Lifelong Learning, in partnership with Vincennes University, WorkOne Southern Indiana and Harrison County Hospital, began offering two, 90-hour certification courses to prepare professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. The course also includes CPR/First Aid Training.
Workforce Ready Grant funds are helping Hoosier adults with the cost of training.
