Skilled Training
Developing Skills for New Careers
SKILLED TRAINING
Looking to enhance your career prospects? Triad Goodwill offers specialized training to help individuals achieve skilled certifications, licensures or degrees. Classes vary in dates, size and cost.
Current classes include:
Class A CDL Certification
Earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) in as little as four weeks through our training program with Lorac Academy. Lorac Academy offers a turnkey educational experience with seasoned instructors and the most current information from the trucking industry. Lorac Academy has in-person day, evening, and weekend classes available.Â
Cost of the program is $3000 for Class A CDL which includes physical exam, drug screen, permit, and skills exam. Class B Licenses are $2800. Scholarship and special discounted rates are available for qualifying students. Room and board may be offered for qualifying students.Â
Students who complete the course will receive one on one placement assistance from Goodwill and Lorac Academy. Lorac Academy is committed to offering second chances to individuals with felony convictions.
Construction Trade (NCCER) Certification
Get started in a career in construction with this no-cost, 8-week program in partnership with Tiny House Community Development, Inc. Participants will receive hands-on and classroom training at the Triad Goodwill Career Center and the Tiny House Training and Recycling Center in Greensboro.
Classes meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9AM – 1PM. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to sit for the National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification (NCCER) which is a nationally recognized certification that can help kickstart a career in the construction industry. New classes begin every 8-weeks.
HVAC Certification
Become an HVAC professional in four to six weeks through Goodwill’s HVAC training program with Maintenance Heroes and Reading Connections. Classes are offered online and also in person, Mondays through Thursdays, at Triad Goodwill’s Greensboro Career Center
Cost of the program is $2,000 and includes the instructional course, hands-on training, materials, uniform shirts, and the final exam to obtain the EPA Certification and the HVAC controls certificate. Employment and paid apprenticeships opportunities will be made available with above average living wages.
Skilled Training Programs Interest Form
Please fill out the short contact form below. Goodwill staff will contact you with more information on our skilled training programs and to schedule an appointment for our H.V.A.C. certification program. Walk-in appointments are available M-F 9am – 3pm at 1235 S. Eugene Street. The information below will be needed for both scheduled and walk-in appointments.
Contact careerservices@triadgoodwill.org or call 336-544-5305 for questions about specific opportunities.
