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Pohnpei Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored and funded by the members of the Pohnpei Department of Education, using U.S. federal training funds.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT:
· Total scholarship funds limited to $20,000, paid to GCA Trades Academy, for tuition, fees, and books.
ELIGIBILITY:
Scholarship applicants must be Pohnpeians, residing on Guam, who are under 24 years of age, and interested in enrolling in the GCA Trades Academy for craft training. Applicants must possess an interest in working in the construction industry & a willingness to learn. Applicants must present a birth certificate with their application to the Trades Academy, copies of which will be transmitted to Pohnpei DOE for scholarship consideration.
nformation available at:
GCA Trades Academy
718 N. Marine Corps Drive, Ste. 203
East West Business Center, Upper Tumon
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW!
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Calendar of Events
1/1/2010
- HOLIDAY: Office closed, no classes
12/28/2009
- ELECTRICAL 3: Distribution Equipment
12/28/2009
- Monday, December 28st
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Upcoming Training Schedule
HVAC Troubleshooting Gas Heating
Troubleshooting Gas Heating
This 12½-hour Level 2 course covers tools, instruments, & techniques use in troubleshooting gas heating appliances, including how to isolate & correct faults.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy Barrigada Training Facility
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Janaury 10, 2010 - January 27, 2010
Tuition:
$150.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Project Management Estimating, Cost Control, & Sch
Estimating, Cost Control, & Scheduling
This 30-hour course emphasizes the importance of accurate estimating and summarizes the estimating process and the steps in developing an estimate as well as defines the purpose of a cost control methodology, explains how to perform simple cost analysis, and covers the project manager's role in controlling cost and tracking rework cost. The course provides instruction in the basics of scheduling from simple to-do lists through bar charts, network diagrams, and methods of managing resources, discusses the importance of formal schedules, job planning, and establishing priorities, and describes alternative scheduling methods.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy Barrigada Training Facility
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
January 4, 2010 - February 10, 2010
Tuition:
$360.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Project Supervision Orientation to the Job, Human
Orientation to the Job, Human Relations & Problem Solving, and Safety
This 30-hour course introduces the trainee to the history of the construction industry and to organization theory, covers the phases of a construction project and the role and duties of the supervisor. The course focuses on the communication process and developing effective communication and leadership skills, compares problem solving to decision making and discusses potential human relations difficulties and how to resolve them. The course also covers the supervisor's role in job site safety, the true cost of accidents, and how to train and involve all employees in job safety and includes OSHA safety inspections.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy Barrigada Training Facility
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
January 5, 2010- February 11 2010
Tuition:
$360.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Core Curriculum Basic Safety
This 15-hour course explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors & managers to ensure a safe workplace. Discusses the causes & results of accidents & the dangers of rationalizing risk. Reviews the role of company policies & OSHA regulations in maintaining a safe workplace. Introduces common job-site hazards & protections such as lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment & HazCom.
Where & When
Guam Contractors Association conference room
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
January 5, 2010 - January 21, 2010
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
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