SOMERSET, Ky. – As we continue to address the unique public health challenge affecting our nation and Commonwealth, Somerset Community College (SCC) is committed to serving our communities, citizens and industry partners during this pandemic.
SCC is offering FREE tuition for one credit online course to interested unregistered individuals looking for a path to a new opportunity or career.
Through SCC Workforce Solutions, people 18 and older will have the opportunity to choose one of three online courses to take for FREE, with no fees or additional charges for books or materials.
The following online courses are open for enrollment today. Classes will begin on April 20 and continue until May 15.
Conditions: Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet. Classes are open to prospective students in the CSC 13 county area (Pulaski, Laurel, Casey, Russell, Clinton, McCreary, Adair, Clay, Cumberland, Jackson, Lincoln, Wayne, Whitley.) All admissions and registrations will be handled virtually via Workforce Solutions. Contact information is listed below.
Class options for ONE free lesson opportunity are as follows:
- Digital photography: Digital Photography I – Introduces skills and techniques for capturing and processing digital photographs. Emphasizes basic digital camera operations and includes proper techniques for importing and organizing photographs while using appropriate resolutions and file formats. To register, students should contact Kelly Strunk at 606-451-6692 or [email protected].
- Fundamentals of blueprint reading: Blueprint Reading Fundamentals introduces basic applied math, lettering, lines, multi-view drawings, title blocks, material lists, and the drawing change system to learn how to read a simple blueprint. This skill is used by welders, machinists and throughout the construction industry. To register, students should contact Kelly Strunk at 606-451-6692 or [email protected].
- 5S method: The 5S method is a standardized process that, when properly implemented, creates and maintains an organized, safe, clean and efficient workplace. Enhanced visual checks are implemented as part of 5S to make any process non-conformities obvious and easily detectable. 5S is often a component of a larger Lean initiative and drives continuous improvement. To register, students should contact Kelly Strunk at 606-451-6692 or [email protected].
For more information, visit https://somerset.kctcs.edu/covid-19/free-classes-at-scc.aspx.
