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
Calendar of Events
Local Job Openings
CDL Driver Training
CNA & QMA Training
Qualified Medication Aide Training
Take the next step on the nursing career ladder! Training begins Monday, October 17 with a mandatory orientation session. To qualify for QMA training, a student must be a CNA in good standing plus be able to furnish a work history showing at least 1,000 hours experience as a nurse aide. During training students will learn anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as well as demonstrate competency while dispensing and passing medications. This 8-week course meets once a week and includes 40 hours of clinical experience. Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify.
Qualified Medication Aide Training
Take the next step on the nursing career ladder. To qualify for QMA training, a student must be a CNA in good standing plus be able to furnish a work history showing at least 1,000 hours experience as a nurse aide. During training students will learn anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as well as demonstrate competency while dispensing and passing medications. This 8-week course begins Monday, October 17, 2022 with a mandatory student orientation session. Class will then meet once a week until December 5th. QMA Training also includes 40 hours of clinical experience.
Certified Nurse Aide Training
Learn the fundamentals of nursing care! CNA Training is offered in partnership with Kaiser Healthcare and will begin Thursday, November 3 2022 with a mandatory student orientation session. Class will meet on November 15/17/18/22/29 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete the required 30 hours of classroom instruction. Students will then complete 75 hours in a clinical practicum. At the completion of training, students will be fully prepared for the written competency and procedure evaluation exam administered by the Indiana State Department of Health.
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A Career Coach is at Harrison County Lifelong Learning on Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Individuals can stop in or make an appointment to conduct job searches, complete a skills assessment, develop a career plan and receive information on workforce training, referrals, and placement services. For more information, contact Harrison County Career Coach, Karen Bruce, at 812 620-6892.
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.
Free Adult Education Classes
River Valley Resources’ Adult Education classes meet on Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Classes are free of charge and designed for individuals who need to improve their basic skills in preparation for a high school equivalency diploma, college enrollment or career advancement. No appointment is necessary. Students younger than 18 must be exited from high school.
HiSET Testing
Harrison County Lifelong Learning administers the high school equivalency (HSE) test monthly for Region 10 in Southern Indiana, serving Harrison, Crawford, Clark, Floyd, Scott and Washington Counties. Used in more than 25 states and territories, HiSET® has become the state’s new HSE credential and another way for Hoosiers without a high school diploma to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Students who successfully pass the test will obtain an Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma.
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👩🏭AWS Welding Certification enrollment ends soon! Don't miss this opportunity! Classes will be held in the evenings at Corydon Central High School and are no cost to individuals who qualify for grant funding! 👨🏭
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Planning has begun for 3 upcoming Job Fair opportunities!![]()
November 2- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Harrison County Fairgrounds ![]()
November 15- 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Harrison County Lifelong Learning![]()
November 30- 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Harrison County Lifelong Learning
Everyone did an awesome job! We can't wait to host another art party in February 2023!
AWS Welding Certification classes soon! Class will meet Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Corydon Central High School. Contact Matthew Cupp, Employer Consultant at Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg for enrollment details, MCupp10@IvyTech.edu