HJH Vocational Training Center Charlotte

03/23/2023

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02/17/2023

Today the Charlotte VTC team volunteered at a Free Pharmacy sponsored by Alliance Health and MedAssist at the Stratford Richardson YMCA. These organizations are providing essential OTC medications and vitamins to adults and children in the community at no cost, and we were honored to be able to lend a hand!

02/16/2023

Meet Corey. He is a recent graduate of the HVAC program at the NCIA - Herbert J. Hoelter Vocational Training Center in Charlotte. Corey knew that upon completion of his training he was moving back to his hometown of Lumberton, NC, so he and our Employment specialist started researching career opportunities there. Corey applied for and was offered a position as a Refrigeration Technician for one of the largest chicken processing plants in the world, Mountaire Farms, making a starting wage of $21/hour!

Before coming to NCIA, Corey was battling depression and was in a dark place. When asked how NCIA supported him and helped him overcome the challenges he arrived with, Corey says “They helped me start my career and do something I could be proud of. They believed in me! That meant a lot to me. It’s just a good feeling when someone believes in you and knows that you can make it.” To anyone who is considering getting involved with NCIA in the future, Corey says “Do it! It will seem challenging at first, but just stay the course. Dedication and determination. Put the work in and it will all come together.”

02/15/2023

Our Automotive students are getting in lots of hands-on as they prepare to test for their ASE Brakes Certification. This is an important industry recognized certification that will make them much more marketable as they begin the search for their automotive career after graduating in May.

02/13/2023

Meet David. He is currently taking our HVAC training and is the big winner of a $50 gift card for having perfect attendance last week. Well done, David! Keep up the good work!

02/03/2023

We just finished up week 3 of our 17 weeks with Cohort 670. This week our Automotive students were learning the basics of a vehicle's electrical system.

If you would like to know more about our Automotive or HVAC training, reach out to us at 704-666-3070. We are already filling seats for the next classes that start on May 22!

01/26/2023

Our HVAC class begins with safety protocols, then moves on to basic electrical concepts. Our instructor makes sure the students understand all aspects of the electrical component, including where it begins. Today he took his students on a field trip outside to explain how electricity travels from its source, to the home, and then to the HVAC equipment. They'll be ready to test for their first industry recognized credential in the next couple of weeks!

01/24/2023

We are in week 2 of cohort 670, and today we are grateful for Mary Quinn and for coming out and talking with our students about financial responsibility. We are preparing them for when they receive that paycheck from their new employer after they graduate with industry recognized certifications in HVAC and Automotive Repair!

Enrollment for this cohort closes this Friday, January 27. If you know someone who would be a good fit for this NO COST vocational training program, have them call 704-287-4459.

01/13/2023

Yesterday our staff team had the privilege of visiting , Community Culinary School of Charlotte. Chef Ron and his team provide no cost training in the culinary field. Like our Vocational Training Program, they take a holistic approach by also providing case management and employment placement services. This is an amazing organization doing important work in our community! If you have the opportunity to grab lunch at their cafe, do it! We really enjoyed our lunch yesterday, and the house made pastries for dessert were also delicious. Thank you for having us, Chef Ron and Team!

01/04/2023

Last week 17 dedicated folks completed their training in HVAC and Automotive and received their industry recognized certifications. We held a graduation ceremony where we were able to cheer and celebrate all of their hard work! Next step, employment!

11/30/2022

We are thrilled and honored to have been awarded a grant from to provide vocational training and job placement to young, under-resourced folks in Charlotte. Thank you for visiting our school today! It was great learning about The NBA Foundation and all of the wonderful initiatives you have developed to address Social and Racial Justice issues across the country. We are grateful to be in partnership with you.

11/18/2022

On Wednesday we were able to treat our students to a complete holiday meal! The staff got all fancied up for this opportunity to serve, and there was turkey and ALL the fixings, including a delicious apple pie made fresh that day with apples straight off the tree. Our meal was catered by Community Culinary School of Charlotte. I encourage everyone to consider having lunch at their cafe, or having your next event catered by their school. The food was SO good!