Occupational Skills Training
The Occupational Skills Training (OST) program offers students with a career goal in mind the opportunity to earn college credit for worksite-based training at approved community training sites throughout the state. When you enroll in this short-term program (up to 44 credits), you will receive hands-on training at a worksite based on a curriculum personalized for your chosen occupation and your individual abilities, skills and interests. A suitable training site and curriculum will be determined jointly with you, your sponsoring agency (if applicable), and a Skills Training Coordinator at Chemeketa. The program is offered on an open entry/open exit basis so you may start the program any time during the year.
A variety of occupational areas may be appropriate for the Occupational Skills Training program. Related classroom instruction may be included in the program if deemed part of the approved training plan.
Program outcomes
Students completing the Certificate will:
- Demonstrate specific work habits required for employment.
- Perform job skills based on industry standards.
Costs vary depending on credits and related classes taken. Books and supplies average $150 per term if related courses are taken.
Some sites may receive an additional $336 per term trainer incentive in addition to the above costs if approved and paid by the sponsoring agency (if applicable).
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing up to 44 credits of ST050A-P Occupational Skills Training and related prescribed courses based upon the approved length of your training plan. Up to 12 credit hours may be applied toward the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree. Up to 36 credit hours may be applied toward the Associate of General Studies degree, and variable credits may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree as determined by each professional-technical program area.
Non-credit options (such as On-the-Job Evaluation) are also available to evaluate potential sites as well as student skills and career potential.
For an appointment or a schedule of OST orientations, interested agencies or students should contact an Occupational Skills Training Coordinator in Building 20 on the Salem Campus, 503.399.5028.
Updated October 2007 by the College Advancement Department.