January 20, 2022

In response to local employer workforce needs, Delta College is offering two short-term job training programs: Chemical Process Operator Fast Start™ and Manufacturing Warehouse & Logistics Fast Start™.

“These critical roles support the supply chain and ensure regionally produced products can make it out the door to the businesses who need it,” said Jennifer Carroll, director of Corporate Services for Delta.

Without these roles filled, businesses will struggle to meet growing demand. Delta efficiently trains people to ensure they have the skills employers say they need to be successful on the job.  Because of the unique partnerships with employers and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, Delta College Fast Start™ program completers are guaranteed an interview and a path to immediate employment.”

Register to attend a free face to face information session with representatives from Dow, Dupont and HSC on Wednesday, January 26, at 10am - 12pm at the Great Lakes Bay Saginaw Service Center. Call 833-531-1945 for more information.

Chemical Process Operator Fast Start™

In 13 weeks, you can learn the skills you need to become a full-time Chemical Process Operator with starting pay rates from $16.91–$24.67 per hour plus benefits.

• Guaranteed job interview. Hiring rates for individuals who complete training exceeds 90%.
• Requirements for training: high school diploma or GED, 2 years of manufacturing/skilled trades/technical experience, Level 5 score on Accuplacer math skills test

Course length: 13 weeks, Monday – Friday
Class time: 8am – 4:30pm
Format: 50% hands on in chemical process lab, 50% classroom personal instruction
Class size: 10 students or less
Cost: $5,400
Credential earned: Chemical Process Operator Fast Start™ Certificate of Completion and you will earn 23 academic credits toward the Chemical Process Technology AAS degree at Delta College
Classes begin: March 28
Application deadline: March 18, 12pm

For more information or to apply visit Delta.edu/faststart or email training@delta.edu.

Manufacturing Warehouse & Logistics Fast Start™

In eight days, you can learn the skills you need to become a full-time Warehouse and Logistics Technician with starting pay rates from $14–$16 per hour plus benefits.

• This is a new program with over 80% job placement rate; the last class 100% were offered employment
• Requirements for training: high school diploma or GED and you must be 18 years of age or older

Course length: 8 days, Monday – Thursday
Class time: 8am – 4:30pm
Format: 60% classroom personal instruction, 30% hands on lab or fork truck training, 10% online learning
Class size: 10 students or less
Cost: $1,900
Credential earned: Manufacturing Warehouse & Logistics Fast Star™ Certificate of Completion, OSHA 10 Manufacturing Safety Card, and Fork Truck Certification
Classes begin:  March 21
Application deadline: March 11, 12pm

For more information or to apply visit Delta.edu/faststart or email training@delta.edu.

About Fast Start™ Training

Delta College Fast Start™ training programs are offered when area employers project open jobs. Programs have been developed for many roles, including chemical processing operator, solar manufacturing and customer service representative.

More than 1,110 people have been trained through the programs with full-time job placement rates at more than 90 percent, making the program effective at addressing talent needs.

For more information, email training@delta.edu.