Short-term Training
Job Training Center
The Job Training Center (JTC) at Lansing Community College aims to offer a wide variety of short-term training programs designed to help participants prepare for careers that will be in demand for years to come. Based on the needs of local Lansing-area employers, the JTC develops quick, relevant training for those seeking to change careers, increase their pay or improve their employment prospects.
Tuition Assistance
The JTC staff is ready to help connect you with resources to fund your education. These funds are sourced through third-party programs as well as the state-funded scholarship programs.
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is specifically for non-credit programs like those offered through the LCC Job Training Center.
A JTC staff member can help you determine eligibility. Additionally, assistance is available for those who need a laptop or overcoming other barriers to successfully complete a training program. Please note: not all will qualify for these tuition-free programs or scholarships. Additionally, LCC no longer provides hot spots for internet access.
Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship
Provides up to $2,000 per year (for a maximum of two years) for eligible career training program tuition in 2024 and beyond.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a Michigan resident for at least the immediately preceding year.
- Have graduated from high school in Michigan with a diploma or a certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in the last 15 months.
- Have not yet earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Have not yet earned a degree, certificate, or other credential with this scholarship.
Training Options
Session Full
Technical Support Specialist (CompTIA Tech +)
6-week training
Dates: October 22 - November 25, 2024
Technical Support Specialist (CompTIA Tech +)
Technical Support Specialist Fundamentals
In 6 weeks, you can learn the skills needed to become a full-time Technical Support Specialist with the potential to earn $17-22 per hour, with benefits.
This program is designed to help those with no experience or prior training in the Information Technology field to jumpstart their IT career with a solid foundation in tech fundamentals, gain entry-level employment, and for tech-adjacent workers looking to gain the tech literacy necessary to enhance job performance and efficiency. Participants will work to increase their customer service skills while gaining the technical knowledge needed for day-to-day tasks. This program will prepare participants to sit and pass the following nationally recognized credentials CompTIA Tech+ (formerly ITF+) and Direct Contact Service Professional (DCSP). Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to speak with IT professionals and learn about employment opportunities.
Credential(s) awarded by exam
- CompTIA Tech+ (formerly ITF+)(FC0-U71)
- Direct Contact Service Professional (DCSP)
Career highlights
- Average wages: $17-22/hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 75
- Jobs related to this training: PC Support Specialist, Technical Support Specialist, Field Service Support, and more!
Program highlights
- Career training in 6 weeks
- Exam preparation for industry-recognized credentials
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program details
- 6-week course, Tuesday – Friday
- Class Times: 12:30 - 4:00 PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $1,400, includes all materials, exam vouchers and retakes (Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application deadline: October 11, 2024
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
6-week training
Dates: October 22 - November 25, 2024
Time: Varies
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Session Full
Technical PC Professional (CompTIA A+ Exam Prep Class)
8-week training
Dates: January 27 – March 21, 2025
Technical PC Professional (CompTIA A+ Exam Prep Class)
Technical PC Professional Training
In eight weeks, you can learn the skills needed to become a full-time Technical PC Professional with the potential to earn $22-24 per hour.
This intensive short-term training program is designed to help those with limited experience or prior training in the Information Technology field gain entry to mid-level employment. Throughout the program, participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the skills necessary to be a technical PC professional in today's digital world. Participants will also prepare to write and earn their CompTIA A+ certification, an industry-standard and recognized certification.
Credentials awarded by exam
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)
Career highlights
- Average wages: $22-24 per hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 75
- Jobs related to this training: Service Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Field Service Technician, and more!
Program highlights
- Career training in eight weeks
- Exam preparation for the A+ industry standard credential
- FREE training for eligible participants
Requirements for training
- High School Diploma or GED, and
- ITF+ or Tech+ certifications, or
- Minimum of nine to 12 months of hands-on experience in the classroom, lab, or workplace, or equivalent experience; or successfully taken and passed the LCC Job Training Center’s Technical Support Specialist Fundamentals program
Program details
- The program runs Jan. 27 through March 21, 2025
- 8-week course, hybrid class format (both in-person and online class commitments)
- In-person classes are from 12:30 – 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Online classes are self-guided with instructor lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Fridays are for virtual exam preparation (time to be determined)
- Format: Hybrid; In-person instruction/ Virtual Self-pace with instructor guidance
- Cost: $1,500, includes all materials, exam vouchers, and retakes
Eligible participants can attend this program for FREE through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships. When you complete the program application, indicate you would like to use these financial resources. A staff member will connect you with the proper financial resources.
Application deadline: Jan. 21, 2025
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
8-week training
Dates: January 27 – March 21, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Bookkeeping Professional
8-week training
Dates: March 24 - May 16, 2025
Bookkeeping Professional
Bookkeeping Professional Program
Bookkeepers are vital to the financial health of many organizations. They are responsible for the day-to-day organization of financial records, documenting transactions and assisting with accounting reports.
The Bookkeeping Professional program teaches individuals basic accounting principles and payroll, introduces them to industry-related technology and software, and enhances customer service and professional communication skills. This program will provide the skills needed to stand out to potential employers when looking for an entry-level bookkeeping role. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to sit for the exam needed to become a certified Bookkeeping Professional.
Credential(s) awarded by exam
- Intuit Bookkeeping Professional
Career highlights
- Average wages: $20.49/hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 162
- Jobs related to this training: Accounts Payable; Accounting Clerks; Accounting Assistants; Accounts Payable Specialists; Accounting Specialists; Accounting Technicians and more!
Program highlights
- Career training in 8 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program details
- 8-week course, To be determined
- Class times: To be determined
- Format: In-person
- Cost: $1,000 - Includes all materials, exam vouchers and retakes (Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application deadline: Spring 2025
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
8-week training
Dates: March 24 - May 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Modern Warehousing
3-week training
Dates: January 13 – 31, 2025
Modern Warehousing
Modern Warehousing Program
This material handlers program is an industry-led program that prepares individuals for front-line material handling and supply chain logistics positions in medical centers, fulfillment centers, warehouses, and factories. With this training you will understand the flow of a product from the time it enters a logistics facility through its processing, storage and shipment until it is transported to a final destination.
Credentials Awarded by Exam
- OSHA-30
- Certified Logistics Associate
Career Highlights
- Average wages: $20.49 - $25.50/hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 189
- Jobs related to this training: Material Handlers, Logistic Specialist, Material Control Analyst, Inventory Specialist and more!
Program Highlights
- Career training in 3 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for Training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- 3-week course, Monday – Friday
- Class Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $2,500, includes all materials and exam vouchers
(Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application Deadline: TBD
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
3-week training
Dates: January 13 – 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Modern Warehousing
3-week training
Dates: March 3 – 21, 2025
Modern Warehousing
Modern Warehousing Program
This material handlers program is an industry-led program that prepares individuals for front-line material handling and supply chain logistics positions in medical centers, fulfillment centers, warehouses, and factories. With this training you will understand the flow of a product from the time it enters a logistics facility through its processing, storage and shipment until it is transported to a final destination.
Credentials Awarded by Exam
- OSHA-30
- Certified Logistics Associate
Career Highlights
- Average wages: $20.49 - $25.50/hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 189
- Jobs related to this training: Material Handlers, Logistic Specialist, Material Control Analyst, Inventory Specialist and more!
Program Highlights
- Career training in 3 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for Training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- 3-week course, Monday – Friday
- Class Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $2,500, includes all materials and exam vouchers
(Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application Deadline: TBD
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
3-week training
Dates: March 3 – 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Modern Warehousing for Non-Native Speakers (ESL)
6-week training
Dates: February 17 – March 28, 2025
Modern Warehousing for Non-Native Speakers (ESL)
Modern Warehousing for Non-Native Speakers Program (ESL)
This material handlers program is an industry-led program that prepares individuals for front-line material handling and supply chain logistics positions in medical centers, fulfillment centers, warehouses, and factories. With this training you will understand the flow of a product from the time it enters a logistics facility through its processing, storage and shipment until it is transported to a final destination.
Two Cohorts:
- AM Cohort (Pashto): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- PM Cohort (Spanish): 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Credentials Awarded by Exam
- OSHA-30
- Certified Logistics Associate
Career Highlights
- Average wages: $20.49 - $25.50/hour
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 189
- Jobs related to this training: Material Handlers, Logistic Specialist, Material Control Analyst, Inventory Specialist and more!
Program Highlights
- Career training in 6 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for Training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- 6-week course, Monday – Friday
- Class Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (AM Cohort) & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (PM Cohort)
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $2,400, includes all materials and exam vouchers
(Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application Deadline: TBD
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
6-week training
Dates: February 17 – March 28, 2025
Time: Varies
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Electrical Control Technician (Cohort 1)
6-week training
Dates: January 13 – February 28, 2025
Electrical Control Technician (Cohort 1)
Electrical Control Technician Program (Cohort 1)
The Electrical Control Technician program equips students with essential skills to excel in industrial automation and electrical systems. Focusing on foundational electrical principles, advanced circuitry, and control systems, the program trains students to manage and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on programming, configuring, and optimizing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure efficient and safe operation of machinery. Upon completion, students will be prepared for industry-recognized SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) credentials, demonstrating proficiency in modern automation technologies and controls. This certification boosts job readiness for roles in advanced manufacturing and automation industries.
Credentials Awarded by Exam
- OSHA-30
- 6+ SACA Credentials (C-203, C-205, C-206, C-207, C-208, C-212)
Career Highlights
- Average wages: $22.49 - $31.25/hr
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 165
- Jobs related to this training: Maintenance Technician; Electrical Technician; Access Control Technician; Industrial Maintenance Technician and more!
Program Highlights
- Career training in 6 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for Training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- 6-week program, Monday – Friday
- Class Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $5,000 - includes all materials and exam vouchers
(Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application Deadline: TBD
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
6-week training
Dates: January 13 – February 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
Electrical Control Technician (Cohort 2)
6-week training
Dates: February 10 – March 28, 2025
Electrical Control Technician (Cohort 2)
Electrical Control Technician Program (Cohort 2)
The Electrical Control Technician program equips students with essential skills to excel in industrial automation and electrical systems. Focusing on foundational electrical principles, advanced circuitry, and control systems, the program trains students to manage and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on programming, configuring, and optimizing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure efficient and safe operation of machinery. Upon completion, students will be prepared for industry-recognized SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) credentials, demonstrating proficiency in modern automation technologies and controls. This certification boosts job readiness for roles in advanced manufacturing and automation industries.
Credentials Awarded by Exam
- OSHA-30
- 6+ SACA Credentials (C-203, C-205, C-206, C-207, C-208, C-212)
Career Highlights
- Average wages: $22.49 - $31.25/hr
- Average number of monthly hires in the region: 165
- Jobs related to this training: Maintenance Technician; Electrical Technician; Access Control Technician; Industrial Maintenance Technician and more!
Program Highlights
- Career training in 6 weeks
- Opportunities to engage with employers hiring in the area
- FREE training for eligible participants (who meet state agency requirements)
Requirements for Training
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- 6-week program, Monday – Friday
- Class Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $4,900, includes all materials and exam vouchers
(Tuition costs are covered for eligible participants through third-party funding and Michigan Reconnect scholarships)
Application Deadline: TBD
Questions?
Contact the Job Training Center at 517-483-9744 or jtc@lcc.edu.
6-week training
Dates: February 10 – March 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
Lansing Community College’s Job Training Center (JTC) provides quality workforce training that will add new marketable skills to a student’s resume. Successful completion of JTC trainings are not a guarantee of any future employment. The JTC partners with companies and recruiters so students are aware of job postings. Each individual student is responsible for doing their own diligence in conducting their own job search.
*Please note that data shared in this document is provided by Lightcast and are estimates only and provide no guarantee of career opportunity, job placement, and future earnings in a given field. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in making a decision on field of study.
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Contact Us
Job Training Center
Email: jtc@lcc.edu
Phone: 517-483-1857
Lansing Community College - West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.