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Four workforce training courses with national certifications are being offered at Palmetto Training, Inc., for free to Barnwell residents through scholarships provided by the Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance and Rural Development Partners.
One of the courses being offered at Palmetto Training, Inc.’s Fairfax location is Certified Production Technician with a certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This two-week program is being offered from October 3 to 14. The cost is $1,500 for individuals living outside of Barnwell County, but free to Barnwell residents.
Also offered is an Introduction to Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Manufacturing with certifications with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This course is offered from October 17 to 28 and costs $1,500 for anyone living outside of Barnwell County. Again, this course is free to Barnwell residents.
A course in welding will also be available. Those who complete this course will receive a NCCER certification. The cost for this course is $5,800 to those living outside of Barnwell County. It is being offered in an 11-week-program through October 31 to January 27, 2023.
Lastly, a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Course is available to those 18 years or older and who have a valid S.C. driver’s license. The CDL course is being offered at a date to be determined until Palmetto Training, Inc., hires an instructor.
According to Mary Kinlaw of Palmetto Training, Inc., each course will accept up to ten participants. Barnwell residents can only take one course for free and tuition will be charged for any additional courses. Interested participants living outside of Barnwell County will be responsible for the cost of each course taken.
The training location is at 3791 Allendale Fairfax Hwy., Fairfax.
For more information about the CDL instructor position, to register for any of these courses, or for more information about this training opportunity, call Mary Kinlaw at Palmetto Training, Inc., by phone at (803) 934-6829 or email palmettotraining.sc.gmail.com.
