Occupational Skills Training
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Goal of Program

Quality monitoring of workers involved in Occupational Skills Training in the Chemeketa Community College district of Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, including Salem, Dallas, Independence, Monmouth, McMinnville, Stayton, Woodburn, and outlying areas.

What We Offer

• Reasonable prices - $900 for 15 credit hours per term. If the employer incentive or stipend ($112 a month) is required, the total cost is $1236 (per term) ($900 tuition + $336 incentive).
  Note: Chemeketa Community College's Business Office charges an additional $20.00 processing fee and a $20 OST processing fees with each agency billing not included above.
• Skills Training students are covered by the college's worker's compensation carrier while in training.
• Refunds as per college policy - a full tuition refund is provided if the student drops or is terminated within the first two weeks. If an employer stipend is being paid, the employer will receive a pro-rated amount based on the actual number of days of training during the term, and the balance of the stipend will be reimbursed to the insurance company.

What We Provide

• Pre-planning consultation with the vocational counselor regarding the program, costs, and related instruction options.
• Monthly Progress Reports and Weekly Time Sheets mailed to the counselor each month.
• Quarterly on-site monitoring of the curriculum with the trainer's evaluation provided to the counselor at the end of each term with a written narrative report.
• Staff meetings and coordination of joint, on-site visits with the vocational counselor when problems arise which need addressing by all parties involved in the training plan.
• Quarterly contact (mail, phone, or joint visits) with each vocational counselor, student and site supervisor regarding the student's progress.
• Coordination of the quarterly registration and billing process for the Occupational Skills Training Program and the related instructional class.

Consider Occupational Skills Training (OST)!

Gain valuable work experience, develop relevant job skills, earn college credits, and receive a college certificate upon successful completion of this financial aid eligible program. OST staff assists you in finding worksites for training and developing goals in your chosen occupation for job market preparation.

Call Karleen Booth 503-399-6542 or book@chemeketa.edu for information or Laurie Hostler at 503-399-5028 or lhostler@chemeketa.edu for orientation dates/times to learn more about how this program can fit your needs.

Updated September 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.