Technology Programs
Gain Practical, Job-Ready Skills with Technical Training
WHY CHOOSE US ?
Build Real-World Skills for Better Career Opportunities
If you’re ready to earn more money and land a job that offers benefits and stability, Shelley Adult Training Academy’s technical school is here to help you get there. Our technology programs are designed specifically for adults looking to build hands-on skills and open doors to new career opportunities.
To qualify for our programs, you must:
- Have completed high school or earned your GED
- Successfully complete an interview
- Pass a math assessment
Reach out today to learn more about admissions and program start dates.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
If you’re looking to increase your earning potential and pursue employment with benefits, our technical school provides focused training pathways that prepare you for real workforce demands.
Industrial Technologist
Duration: 4 Months
Gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in industrial operations. This program provides training in:
- Basic and advanced industrial processes
- Planning and procedures
- Industrial management concepts
- Workplace safety
Students split time between classroom instruction and hands-on shop training, learning directly from experienced industrial technologists.
Mechanical Helper
Duration: 160 Hours
Gain hands-on experience working with mechanical systems and tools. Training includes:
- OSHA safety standards
- Practical math
- Print reading and troubleshooting
- Scaffolding and rigging
- Operation of shop equipment and power tools
This program equips students with a broad mechanical skill set applicable across multiple industries.
Welder Helper
Duration: 100 Hours
This OSHA-compliant program provides practical training in welding fundamentals and metallurgy. Course topics include:
- Blueprint safety
- Carbon arc welding
- Drafting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Plasma welding
- Practical math
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Types of metal
Upon completion, students understand welding technology concepts and how to apply them in practical settings.
Radiological Control Technologist
Duration: 320 Hours
Prepare for work in radiological environments by developing knowledge in:
- Radiological instrumentation
- Radiation safety
- Survey techniques
Program requirements include:
- Passing the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) RCT Core Exam
- Completing a 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
- Completing respirator training
- Completing radiological worker training
Meeting these requirements qualifies you to work with DOE and at commercial nuclear sites.
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Additional Technical Programs
We also offer:
A six-month program for prospective nuclear technologists
A 120-hour program for prospective carpenter helpers
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