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| Course Description (Class) | Class End Date/Time | Class Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | ||
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| Job Safety Analysis Workshop (JSA) | Every job has risks, but the best way to prevent accidents is to plan ahead. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to identify workplace hazards before they cause injuries. The course covers step-by-step methods for breaking down job tasks, spotting potential hazards, and recommending safe work practices. Participants will practice creating JSAs they can take back to their worksites, making safety a part of daily operations. Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate showing they are trained in JSA best practices. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $60.00 | $120.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,300.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,300.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,300.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,300.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| From Dish to Streaming - Cutting the Cost of TV | Fed up with high prices, endless fees and programming packages with 40 channels you don't watch? Cutting the cord and sourcing your TV programming elsewhere is easier than you may think. Join us as we help you discover cable and satellite alternatives to start saving money now. You must be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and accessing the internet. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $29.00 | $58.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Design a Dream Space in CAD | Turn your ideas into blueprints with this 21-hour evening CAD class designed for anyone ready to create their own dream space. Whether you’re envisioning a new home, a cozy she shed, a functional man cave, a relaxing pool house, or a versatile barn, you’ll learn how to bring your concepts to life using CAD software. Step by step, you’ll build the skills to design, refine, and prepare detailed plans that can move your project from imagination to reality. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $349.00 | $698.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| FrontLine Leadership: 10 Part Series | THIS PROGRAM WILL RUN EVERY OTHER WEEK FOR CLASS STARTING IN MARCH 2026. Front Line Leadership is a flexible, 10-module program that provides new and current supervisors and managers with a toolkit of practical communication and employee development tools that reduce conflict, improve employee performance, and enhance team effectiveness. Leaders learn to deliver clear direction, coach employees, and provide effective feedback. The ultimate goal of the training is to enable leaders to create work environments that foster employee engagement, improve performance, and increase employee satisfaction. Modules consists of the following 10 Lessons: 1 - Role of the leader 2 - Managing Different Personalities 3 - Motivating & Engaging Employees 4 - Teamwork & Collaboration 5 - Communication Effectiveness 6 - Managing Performance I 7 - Managing Performance II 8 - Coaching for Commitment 9 - Managing Conflict 10 - Managing Change | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $895.00 | $1300.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Root Cause Analysis: 8D Problem Solving | Strengthen your team’s ability to solve problems at the root cause with this hands-on, one-day training. Using the 8 Disciplines (8D) methodology, participants will learn how to contain issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions. This highly interactive session demonstrates how 8D supports Lean practices and drives continuous improvement. While designed for manufacturing, the process applies across industries and is ideal for anyone responsible for quality, process efficiency, or operational results. | 9.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $350.00 | $685.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Introduction to The 6 Types of Working Genius | Do you feel satisfied, fulfilled, and energized by your work? As professionals, we’ve adapted to be able to do many things and do them well. Sometimes that work leaves us drained, frustrated, and burnt out. Do you ever wonder why? What would it take to have more days that leave us saying, "I love my job"? Join us for this session for a conversation with Lisa White, Training Specialist here at Autry Tech and Certified Facilitator for the Six Types of Working Genius. She’ll talk through the genius types, how each of them is necessary to get things done, how to leverage the geniuses of others, of Working Genius, and how to use this knowledge to impact your life for the better. Assessment is included with session, link will be forwarded to participant before class. | 1.5000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $35.00 | $50.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners | Learn the basics to get started beekeeping in your backyard. You'll learn which supplies you'll need, and the knowledge to keep your hive(s) healthy and productive. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $99.00 | $198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Frontline Leadership Spanish: 10 Part Series | Front Line Leadership is a flexible, 10-module program that provides new and current supervisors and managers with a toolkit of practical communication and employee development tools that reduce conflict, improve employee performance, and enhance team effectiveness. Leaders learn to deliver clear direction, coach employees, and provide effective feedback. The ultimate goal of the training is to enable leaders to create work environments that foster employee engagement, improve performance, and increase employee satisfaction. These modules are 4 hours once a month. This class will be in Spanish. Modules consists of the following 10 Lessons: 1 - Role of the leader 2 - Managing Different Personalities 3 - Motivating & Engaging Employees 4 - Teamwork & Collaboration 5 - Communication Effectiveness 6 - Managing Performance I 7 - Managing Performance II 8 - Coaching for Commitment 9 - Managing Conflict 10 - Managing Change | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $895.00 | $1340.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Cherokee Strip Business Model Competition Workshop | Required workshop for clients submitting their business plan in the competition. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Work Smarter: Discover Your Style, Overcome Your Blocks | As part of the CO.STARTERS curriculum, this session helps entrepreneurs gain a deeper understanding of their personal working styles, strengths, and challenges in business. By identifying key obstacles and learning strategies to navigate them, participants will develop greater self-awareness and set themselves up for long-term success. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basics of Artificial Intelligence | Explore the fundamentals of AI, discover popular tools and technologies, and learn how to use AI effectively in everyday tasks and work environments. Perfect for beginners! | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $98.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this hands-on CPR course! You’ll practice life-saving CPR skills for adults, children, and infants, including using an AED, and assisting someone who is choking. This training is ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive roles who need reliable CPR skills. No medical background required—just a willingness to learn. Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification upon successful completion of the skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Stronger Together: Business Support Workshop | Local businesses are the backbone of our community. This workshop brings together entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners to share resources, learn best practices, and build connections. Participants will gain practical tools for managing and growing a business while tapping into the power of community support and collaboration. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Risk Management: Mastering the Known and Navigating the Unknown | In an unpredictable world, effective risk management is essential for success—whether you're running a business, managing a project, or planning your personal goals. This class explores the principles and practices of identifying, assessing, and responding to risks you can control—and preparing for those you can't. Through real-world examples, tools, and frameworks, you'll learn how to create actionable risk plans, build resilience, and make confident decisions under uncertainty. Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and planners of all kinds, this course equips you with the skills to turn risk into opportunity. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| GameChanger Workshop: Setup, Strategy, Stream | Take your team management to the next level with this hands-on class! Learn how to set up your team in GameChanger, keep live stats, manage schedules, and communicate with players and parents in real time. Perfect for coaches, scorekeepers, and team managers, this session will show you tips and tricks to make GameChanger work for you—saving time and keeping everyone connected. Whether you’re new to the app or looking to unlock its full potential, this class will help you create a seamless experience for your team this season. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $55.00 | $110.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Electrical Motor Controls | Apply the fundamentals of electricity to various industrial applications using electrical motor controls. This hands-on course will cover control diagrams, electrical symbols, half-split troubleshooting, component operation, motor protection, and proper meter use. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | false | false | $300.00 | $600.00 | false | In Class | ||||