Workforce Development and Job Training Programs
Workforce Development and Job Training Programs
at Saint Francis University
An educated and available workforce is vital to attracting new businesses to the region and expanding existing enterprises. By offering workforce development and job training programs, Saint Francis University can help students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the job market while contributing to a documented demand.
Our Offerings
Aviation Maintenance Technician
This hands-on training certificate program is designed to be completed in less than 2 years and will prepare students to work as technicians in the aviation industry and beyond.
Enrolling Now: Classes start 8/26/2024
Aviation Specialization/Pilot's Training
This training provided in coordination with Nulton Aviation Services, catapults a student with no past flight experience to the edge of commercial aviation. Students may earn a pilot's license while completing a college degree online or on-campus, or opt for the flight school-only path.
Enrolling Now
Patient Care Technician
This proposed hands-on training certificate program was developed to support the region's healthcare workforce needs and is held in SFU's new healthcare simulation lab at the Curry Innovation Center in Altoona, PA.
PCT is offered as a cohort program for interested partnering organizations. To learn more contact the program director: Dr. Don Walkovich at dwalkovich@francis.edu
The Association of Applied Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
This proposed hands-on training program is being developed partnership with the manufacturing industry to offer certifications and stackable credentialing and will be held in SFU's innovation lab at the Curry Innovation Center in Altoona, PA.
In Development