Skills Training Classes Spring 2025 Schedule

Sep 14, 2026

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Spring 2025 skills training schedule for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina at the Forsyth County Workforce Development Center. Programs include Nursing Assistant I and II, Medical Office I (terminology and coding), Pharmacy Assistant, Veterinary Assistant (beginner and advanced), Culinary Arts certification with internship and job placement support, and Office Technology (intro to clerical assistant and job search). Also listed are early childhood education, and trade skills with a welding course covering core welding methods and techniques.

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Healthcare

Nursing Assistant I

Nursing Assistant II

Medical Office I

Pharmacy Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Training (Beginner)

Veterinary Assistant Training (Advanced)

Service Industry

Culinary Arts Certification

Office Technology

Intro to Clerical Assistant

Other Courses

Intro to Early Childhood Education

Trade Skills

Welding: Basics and Beyond

SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina Forsyth County Workforce Development Center 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 [336-724-3621 | www.goodwillnwnc.org](336-724-3621 | www.goodwillnwnc.org) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available for qualiﬁed individuals through Goodwill’s Outreach Scholarship Fund. For an application, call 336-724-3621 ext. 11327 or email [careers@goodwillnwnc.org](careers@goodwillnwnc.org). HEALTHCARE NURSING ASSISTANT I Teaches basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, the elderly, or others requiring medical assistance in a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on the aging process, communications, patient safety, patient’s rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, and mental health. CPR certiﬁcation is included in the class. Through classroom instruction, laboratory work and clinical rotations, you are prepared to take the NC Nurse Aide I Competency Evaluation. Passing this evaluation leads to being listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math and Reading placement tests (or equivalent approved by Health Education Department), a picture ID, Social Security Card, a High School Diploma/GED/transcript, or College Diploma/transcript are required. You must also attend an orientation session and present receipts from the criminal background check and drug screening before you will be allowed to register for class. Fees: $240 + cost of books and supplies. Duration: 12 weeks to 18 weeks depending on day or evening classes. NURSING ASSISTANT II Must provide documentation of current Nurse Aide I listing in the state registry of NC, Anatomy and Physiology. Classroom, lab and clinical learning experiences prepare graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of their setting. Entrance Criteria: Minimum of 10th grade reading level, demonstration of appropriate work behaviors, high school diploma/GED, and a letter of recommendation from an RN who has acted as a supervisor. Fees: $250 + books and supplies. Duration: 12 weeks. MEDICAL OFFICE I: INTRODUCTION TO TERMINOLOGY AND CODING Prepares students for an entry-level job in a doctor’s ofﬁce or clinic, but does not prepare students to be a professional coder. In the ﬁrst half of the course, students receive an introduction to medical terminology. In the second half of the course, students receive an introduction in how to convert medical procedure or disease into a number code for insurance billing. Fees: $190 + cost of books. Duration: 12 weeks. PHARMACY ASSISTANT Introduces students to the work of entry-level employees in a retail pharmacy. You will learn drug regulation and control, pharmaceutical terminology, medications, and their uses and applied math. Use this course to start your path to becoming a Certiﬁed Pharmacy Technician. Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED. Fees: $135 + cost of book. Duration: 8 weeks. VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING-ADVANCED This course will expand upon some of the small animal topics discussed in the Beginning Veterinary Assistant Course. Additional topics will include small animal chronic and frustrating diseases, prescription diets, evaluating laboratory tests, behavior, pharmacology, and dentistry. Fees: $135 + cost of book. Duration: 12 weeks. VETERINARY ASSISTANT TRAINING-BEGINNER Course topics will include small animal anatomy and physiology, reproduction, nutrition, restraint and handling along with infectious and metabolic diseases. Other small animal topics will be included along with basic business operations and regulations for veterinary hospitals. Fees: $135 + cost of book. Duration: 16 weeks. SERVICE INDUSTRY CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATION Offered in partnership with Providence Culinary Training. Provides instruction and certiﬁcation in ServSafe sanita

FAQs

Where are the Spring 2025 skills training classes held?

The schedule lists classes at the Forsyth County Workforce Development Center, 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.

What fees and durations are listed for Nursing Assistant I?

Nursing Assistant I lists fees of $240 plus the cost of books and supplies, with a duration of 12 to 18 weeks depending on whether classes are held during the day or evening.

What does the Culinary Arts Certification include?

The Culinary Arts Certification includes ServSafe sanitation and basic culinary training, hands-on instruction, a 1-week internship, and job placement assistance, with a listed fee of $390 and a 12-week duration.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Terk