Training Institute

Training Institute provides online and in-person skills-based training that leads to employment, employee advancement, increased productivity, and performance optimization. Training Institute programs are fee-based and are not for college credit.

Take advantage of our professional development offerings, medical programs, agriculture and Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) classes and continuing education, with new educational opportunities added throughout the year.

Training Institute also partners with corporate entities providing customized training programs for their employees.

Department Contact Information

• Frank Nunez, District Director - (559) 243-7281
  • Online Programs
  • Grant Management
  • Department Oversight
• Rebecca Boyd, Senior Program Specialist - (559) 243-7532
  • Medical Programs
• Celia Zamora, Senior Program Specialist - (559) 243-7534
  • Professional Development
  • Computer Training
  • Contract Education
• Rebecca Gary, Senior Program Specialist - (559) 243-7515
  • Agriculture Programs
  • Safety Programs
  • Spanish Inquiries
• Daniel Griffith, Senior Program Specialist - (559) 243-7591
  • Community Education
  • Industrial Education
  • Administrative Office Specialist Certificate Program
• Debbie Cardoza, Program Assistant (559) 243-7530
  • General Information
  • Online Programs

Online Programs

• Ed2Go
• Professional Development Certificates & Programs

AG Programs

• Farm Labor Contractor CE
• Produce Safety Training
• Pesticide Safety - Train the Trainer
• Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker - Train the Trainer

Professional Development Programs

• High Performance Team Skills
• Essentials of Supervision & Leadership
• Customer Service Academy
• Business Writing Skills
• Certified Logistics Tech Training
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication for the Workplace
• LEAN and Continuous Improvement Principles, Processes & Tools 
• Social Intelligence
• Time Management

Computer Training

• Excel Foundations Training
• Excel Intermediate Training
• Outlook Training
• PowerPoint Training
• Adobe Training

Safety Training

• OSHA 10 Certification
• Produce Safety Training

Medical Programs

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy

Community Education

• Indoor Cycling
• Pickleball
• Zumba

Contract Education

Contract Education programs help you close the skill gaps in your company. Partnering with Training Institute and State Center Community College District for worksite training allows you valuable access to expert trainers, customized curriculum, state-of-the-industry equipment and technology, and college facilities.