Workforce Development
Providing career trainings for Bucks County and Pennsylvania residents.
workforce@bucks.edu (267) 685-4884
Career Training Programs
Free Program
Pre-Apprentice Building & Construction Trades
From roofers to insulators to electricians, building and construction skills are in demand. Gain hands-on experience in various trades in our 10-week pre-apprenticeship program.
Free Program
Pre-Apprentice Industrial Maintenance Training
Prepare for an entry-level position in manufacturing in as little as 12-weeks. Learn the fundamentals needed to maintain and repair machinery using cutting-edge technology.
New for 2024
Electrical Training
Spark a new career or enhance your electrical skillset with the new Electrical Training program at the Epstein Campus in Bristol, PA.
Free Program
Dental Assisting
Prepare for an entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions. The 100-hour program covers a range of topics within administrative and clinical functions.
Aim & Attain: Near Completer Grant
Earn a credential or complete a program at no cost through the Aim & Attain: Near Completer Grant!
Information Sessions
To register for an information session, contact Bridget Hughes at bridget.hughes@bucks.edu or call (267) 685-4884.
Sessions will be held at the new Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) unless otherwise noted. The building is located on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks at 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA.
Metalwork
Training starts September 3, 2024.
- July 18 at 1:00pm
- August 6 at 1:00pm
Industrial Maintenance
Training starts May 20, 2024.
- May 8 at 1:00pm
Electrical Training
Level 1 - Basic electricity AC/DC circuits.
Level 1 begins August 13, 2024.
- June 25 at 5:30pm
- July 11, at 5:30pm
Level 2 - Electric Relay Controls & PLCs
Starts July 9, 2024; must have taken, or test out of, Level 1.
- June 4 at 5:30pm
- June 11 at 5:30pm
Welding
Level 1 Basic Welding starts April 16, 2024.
There are still seats available; call today to find out more!
Building & Construction Trades
The next cohort begins September 30, 2024.
- August 6 at 1:00pm
- August 22 at 1:00pm
Additional Resources
Continuing Education Information Technology Career Services For Businesses
Center for Advanced Technologies
Your Career Begins at Bucks
The brand-new state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) has been designed to ignite a spark in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. Located on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol Township, the Center houses in-demand advanced manufacturing training and workforce programs.
Center for Workforce Development
Location
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.