To meet the growing necessity for a trained workforce in multiple positions associated with the Marcellus Shale, CCAC has put together an exciting strategy for training. This strategy recognizes the workforce needs of the entire industry (exploration, drilling and production), which incorporates a wide range of occupations and, therefore, greater training opportunities.

Occupations in this industry include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Corporate headquarters
• Legal
• Financial
• Technical (Technicians)

CCAC training, both credit and non-credit, can prepare individuals in sustainable, high-skill "nexus" occupations, confirmed by Three Rivers Clean Energy, Marcellus Shale stakeholders and the Emerging Industry Workforce Strategy report. The list below shows the occupations connected to this industry and those credit degree and certificate programs CCAC offers to obtain training for those occupations.

In addition, CCAC offers a course on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance skills in any program of study. A perfect example of application of GIS knowledge would be the new Land Administration program (see below). To learn more about Geographic Information Systems and its applications, go to the GIS page. To register for the course, follow the link below:

CIT636 - Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS course). 

Lease Agent/Landman

• Land Administration certificate
  NOTE: This program began in Fall 2012. The next cohort will begin in Fall 2013. For further information, contact landadmin@ccac.edu. 

Abstractor/Title Examiner

• Paralegal degree
• Paralegal certificate

Environmental Waste Specialist/Environmental Science Technician

• Bio-remediation certificate
• Biotechnology degree/certificate

Draftsman/Cartographer

• Computer Aided Drafting degree
• Basic Computer Aided Drafting certificate

General Office Staff

• Information Technology Support degree
• Information Technology Support certificate
• Accounting Specialist degree
• Accounting Specialist certificate
• Administrative Assistant degree

Surveyor

• Civil Engineering Technology degree/certificate

Heavy Operating Engineers

• Heavy Operating Engineers Apprenticeship certificate
  NOTE: This four-year certificate program has special admissions requirements. It offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers.

Mechanic (engine/vehicle)

• Automotive Tech degree
• Automotive Tech certificate

Welders

• Welding degree
• Welding certificate

Electrical/Electronic Technician

• Electronic Engineering Technology degree
• Basic Electronics certificate

Equipment/Building Maintenance (non-engine)

• Facilities Maintenance Technology degree
• Facilities Maintenance Technology certificate

Electrician

• Electrical Construction Technology degree
  NOTE: This five-year program has special admissions requirements. It offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the Western Pennsylvania International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local #5).

Students currently enrolled in these programs can learn more about employment in the Marcellus Shale industry by contacting a campus Career Services office.

The CCAC Workforce Development Division also offers a number of non-credit programs for immediate, short-term and ongoing training including courses in:

• Software Proficiency (including Microsoft Office products)
• Real Estate
• Heavy Equipment (Safety Audit-OSHA)
• Mechatronics
• Supervision (Leadership)
• Emergency Services (through CCAC Public Safety Institute: areas of EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Vehicle Operations and Emergency Management)

In addition, CCAC's Workforce Development Division is in the process of developing the next Roustabout training program slated to start in June (details to come). Those interested in the Roustabout training must first register with ShaleNET and go through CareerLink to be eligible.