Funding Process (Backup)
Become a member of the Maine Workforce Development Compact
Benefits: It is Free to join! Your organization will become eligible for training funds for frontline workers to participate in our trainings at KVCC.
How to join
Step 1: An Administrator at your organization completes a short application
Step 2: An MOA is sent via email to be signed
Step 3: Complete a funding request for individual employees to take specific trainings
Step 4: We register the employee(s) for the class and communicate with them about getting started!
For assistance with the Compact, please contact our Workforce Development Coordinator, Peter Brunette pbrunette@mccs.me.edu
For questions about the training/courses, please contact KVCC Workforce Training at 207-453-5083 or workforce@kvcc.me.edu
Eligible Courses
3D Printing Series
Community College = KVCC
Program title = 3D Printing Series
Course description = An introduction to 3D Printing Hardware, Software, and Advanced Techniques. Learn how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot your 3D printer; the basics of designing with 3D printing in mind (methods will include parametric design, sculpting, and scanning); and advanced methods including printing on fabric, use of specialty filaments (color changing, flexible, wood fiber, glow in the dark), and finishing techniques. The series is equivalent to 3 CEUs.
Number of hours = 30
Start date = October 3
End date = October 20
Funding request = $1200
EMT – Basic
Community College = KVCC
Program title = EMT – Basic
Course description = Course content addresses the management of airway and respiratory problems, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, techniques of oxygen therapy, bleeding control and treatment for shock, soft tissue injuries and fracture care, principles of spinal immobilization, fundamentals of triage and transportation of the sick and injured, and treatment modalities for a range of medical, obstetrical, pediatric, environmental and behavioral emergencies. This course offers an introduction to patient assessment skills and includes training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators as required for licensure at the EMT level in the State of Maine.
Number of hours = 150
Start date = August 20
End date = November 26
Funding request = $1300 ($100 to be paid by employer/employee to KVCC)
Welding
Community College = KVCC
Program title = Welding I, Welding II, or Aluminum Welding
Course description = This training course will include basic safety, introduction to hand and power tools, construction drawings, basic riffing techniques as well as welding symbols, reading welding drawings, understanding the physical characteristics and properties of metals, GTAW, and FCAW equipment, filler metals and more.
Number of hours = 45
Start date = September 20
End date = October 20
Funding request = $950
High Pressure Boiler
Community College = KVCC
Program title = High Pressure Boiler
Course description = Basics of boiler design and control are emphasized as well as the importance of feed water treatment. Topics include day-to-day operations, steam turbine control, power generation, and environmental control parameters to meet emission requirements. The safe handling and combustion of natural gas, fuel oil, coal and wood fuel is covered. This course will also place emphasis on code requirements. The course offers a practical approach to power plant operation and is designed to prepare the student for the Maine licensing exam.
Number of hours = 45
Start date = September 1
End date = December 15
Funding request = $625
Heat Pump Installer Training
Community College = KVCC
Program title = Heat Pump Installer Training
Course description = This 40-hour course meets Efficiency Maine Heat Pump Installer Training requirements needed to qualify for rebates, financing, and sales leads. Using both classroom and hands-on lab instruction, it covers how to professionally install heat pump indoor units, outdoor units, and line sets. Students will get hands-on experience installing these state-of-the-art HVAC systems that are revolutionizing heating and cooling. Students successfully completing this course and KVCC’s separately offered EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Course will qualify to work for the hundreds of Maine contractors installing tens of thousands of heat pumps each year.
Number of hours = 40
Start date = August 22
End date = August 26
Funding request = $995
EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification
Community College = KVCC
Program title = EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate
Course description = The EPA 608 certification exam prepares technicians for the following four certifications: Type I: Repair of small appliances, Type II: High pressure refrigerants (i.e. Mini Split Heat Pumps), and Type III: Low pressure appliances (chillers), or Universal. It is not intended to by formal refrigeration training. Technicians who take this course should be familiar with the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and common service equipment and procedures.
Number of hours = 5
Start date = August 27
End date = August 27
Funding request = $195