Workforce Development
Providing career trainings for Bucks County and Pennsylvania residents.
workforce@bucks.edu (267) 685-4884
Career Training Programs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Information Sessions
Metalwork
The next Metalwork training begins September 3 and there are still a few seats left. Please email or call if you are interested in applying.
Industrial Maintenance
The next Industrial Maintenance training begins September 3 and there are still a few seats left. Please email or call if you are interested in applying.
Electrical Training
The next Level 1 training, Basic Electricity AC/DC circuits is scheduled for January 2025; please check back for the next Information Session dates.
Building & Construction Trades
Date | Time |
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August 22 | 1 p.m. |
The next building and construction trades cohort begins September 30.
These information sessions are full; please watch the website for the following cohort which will start in January 2025.
Welding
The next Level 1 Welding is scheduled for June 2025; please check back for the next Information Session dates.
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.