Individuals can have a first-hand look at Centralia College's Workforce Education programs, talk to faculty members, and explore career options during the college's Open House slated for Wednesday, June 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone considering quality career training. High school students and their parents are encouraged to attend.

The open house, which includes the welding program's art show, begins in Washington Hall, on the college campus at the corner of Washington Ave. and Walnut St., which will be the check-in point. Individuals will then be taken to different areas of the campus, depending on their program of interest.

"We have outstanding Workforce Education training programs," said Dr. Jim Walton, college president. "People who are making decisions about what kind of work they want to do or training they might need to help them in their career should make this event a priority."

College Workforce Education programs represented at the Open House include: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Office Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Network Technology, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Electronics, Robotics & Automation, Energy Technology, Nursing, Nursing Assistant, and Welding. Instructors in each of these areas or staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Working professionals in nursing and criminal justice have been invited to talk about job requirements, employment outlook, and beneficial training to aid people looking for careers in these fields. Even during the economic downturn, graduates in most of Centralia College's Workforce Education programs have been able to find employment. That is, in part, due to the connections the faculty has with employers coupled with the quality training students receive.

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