Students who are interested in enrolling in the following courses can apply for a GEER scholarship:

Construction

  • Electrical Institute Levels 1-4 – ELC 3119, Journeyman Electrician License
  • Energy Distribution
  • HVAC – Energy Distribution Systems, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks
  • HVAC – NATE Certification, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks
  • HVAC 1 – EPA Certification, AHR 3131, 28-30 weeks
  • Welding – 12-18 weeks, TIG, MIG, Stick Individual Certificate, American Welding Society (AWS)

Information Technology 

  • Adobe Visual Design 1 & 2CIS 3165, 16 weeks, Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
  • App Development with Apple Swift – CSC 3118, CSC 3218, 16 weeks, Apple iOS Swift Developer
  • Electronic Health RecordsHIT 3700, 8 to 16 weeks, National Healthcareer Association’s NHA Certified Electronic Healthcare Records Specialists (CEHRS)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – OST 3100, 16 weeks, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
  • QuickBooks – ACC 3150, 8 weeks, QuickBooks Certified User

Industrial/ Engineering 

  • Certified Production Technician – 17 weeks, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council certifications in Safety, Quality Practices and Measurements, Manufacturing Process and Production
    Mechanical Principles and Maintenance Awareness
  • CETa Certification Exam prep – CET 3100, 16 weeks, CETa Certification

Health Sciences 

  • Central Sterile Processing – MED 3002, 11 weeks, Certified Registered Central Service Technician
  • EKG – 22 weeks, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians certification
  • Health Unit Coordinator – 16 to 22 weeks, Certified by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinator Certification Board
  • Lab Assistant – 12 weeks, LBT 3100
  • Medication Aide – 1 to 3 weeks, Certified by North Carolina Board of Nursing and NC Department of Health and Human Services
  • Nurse Aide I – 16 to 18 weeks, Certified by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation
  • Nurse Aide II – 16 to 18 weeks, Certified by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation

Pharmacy Tech

  • Phlebotomy Technician20 to 22 weeks, Certified by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians Inc. National Center for Competency Testing
  • Psychiatric Tech, PSY-3000 – 22 weeks, Level I American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification
  • Veterinary Assistant Parts 1 & 2 – ANS-3100, 40 weeks, Texas Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Assistant certification

Medical Office Pathway 

  • Electronic Health Records – HIT 3700, 8 to 16 weeks, National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification
  • Medical Coding – MED 3030, 32 weeks, American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder
  • Microsoft Office Specialist – OST 3100, 16 weeks, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
  • Healthcare Billing & Coding Basics/Medical Administrative Assistant – 16-32 weeks, National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) or NHA’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) NHA’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

Public Safety 

  • EMT – 10 weeks, EMT certification
  • AEMT – 10 weeks, Advanced EMT certification
  • Paramedic – 40 weeks, Paramedic certification
  • Fire & Rescue – numerous short-term training, 52 weeks to take all training – Firefighter certification

Transportation 

  • Auto Mechanics – 18 weeks, NC3 Snap-On Certification
  • Truck Driver Training – 8 weeks, CDL certification