Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program

The Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program (MPAP) prepares you for the Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT) designation with hands-on exercises and instructor training. Topics covered are: Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness.Students also earn OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED credentials. Those who pass the CPT certification exams earn 15 credits (one semester) toward the Associate in Science degree in Engineering Technology. Additionally, participants will make valuable connections with regional employers and receive career assistance.This short-term training program connects participants with local firms and quickly increases their employability for manufacturing production and quality assurance positions.

Operation Next Florida is a partnership between the Florida Department of State and LIFT, a public-private partnership between government, industry, and academia.

The program offers Florida residents FREE training in advanced manufacturing skills. It puts trainees on strong career paths with opportunities to land high-paying, in-demand jobs throughout the state.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open to U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, 18 years or older (by program completion date), high school diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a program, interested in manufacturing, and meeting other program admission requirements. Seating is limited. Eligible participants will be enrolled at no cost through the support of Operation Next Florida. The application deadline is December 12th, 2025.

Class is scheduled to begin on 1/12/25 and will run until the end of June:

Monday's and Thursday's from 2:30-5pm (in person at Orange Park campus)  

Tuesday's from 3:00-5:00pm (online)

Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program

The Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program (MPAP) prepares you for the Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT) designation with hands-on exercises and instructor training. Topics covered are: Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness.Students also earn OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED credentials. Those who pass the CPT certification exams earn 15 credits (one semester) toward the Associate in Science degree in Engineering Technology. Additionally, participants will make valuable connections with regional employers and receive career assistance.This short-term training program connects participants with local firms and quickly increases their employability for manufacturing production and quality assurance positions.

Operation Next Florida is a partnership between the Florida Department of State and LIFT, a public-private partnership between government, industry, and academia.

The program offers Florida residents FREE training in advanced manufacturing skills. It puts trainees on strong career paths with opportunities to land high-paying, in-demand jobs throughout the state.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open to U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, 18 years or older (by program completion date), high school diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a program, interested in manufacturing, and meeting other program admission requirements. Seating is limited. Eligible participants will be enrolled at no cost through the support of Operation Next Florida. The application deadline is December 12th, 2025.

Class is scheduled to begin on 1/12/25 and will run until the end of June:

Monday's and Thursday's from 5:30-8pm (in person at Orange Park campus)  

Tuesday's from 5:30-7:30pm (online)

Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program

The Manufacturing Prep Accelerated Program (MPAP) prepares you for the Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT) designation with hands-on exercises and instructor training. Topics covered are: Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness.Students also earn OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED credentials. Those who pass the CPT certification exams earn 15 credits (one semester) toward the Associate in Science degree in Engineering Technology. Additionally, participants will make valuable connections with regional employers and receive career assistance.This short-term training program connects participants with local firms and quickly increases their employability for manufacturing production and quality assurance positions.

Operation Next Florida is a partnership between the Florida Department of State and LIFT, a public-private partnership between government, industry, and academia.

The program offers Florida residents FREE training in advanced manufacturing skills. It puts trainees on strong career paths with opportunities to land high-paying, in-demand jobs throughout the state.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open to U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, 18 years or older (by program completion date), high school diploma, GED, or currently enrolled in a program, interested in manufacturing, and meeting other program admission requirements. Seating is limited. Eligible participants will be enrolled at no cost through the support of Operation Next Florida. The application deadline is December 12th, 2025.

Class is scheduled to begin on 1/12/25 and will run until the end of June:

Monday's from 6-8pm (in person at Palatka campus)  

Tuesday's and Thursday's from 5:00-8:00pm (online)

This course introduces participants to the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic partner in decision-making, productivity, and innovation. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for human intelligence, participants will learn how to harness it as a collaborative tool—one that enhances critical thinking, streamlines processes, and supports smarter, data-driven choices in everyday life and business.

Through engaging discussions, demonstrations, and real-world applications, learners will explore how AI tools—from chatbots and virtual assistants to predictive analytics and automation—can serve as valuable partners in improving efficiency, creativity, and strategy. The focus is on practical understanding and ethical use, empowering participants to work confidently alongside AI systems.

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AI as Your Strategic Partner- Leveraging Technology for Smarter Decisions

This hands-on course introduces students to the foundational principles and practical applications of healthcare analytics, with a focus on transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem. Students will learn to work with diverse healthcare data—understanding its structure, cleaning and preparing it, conducting analytical procedures, and presenting findings clearly to stakeholders.

In addition to technical training, the course explores the application of analytics in multiple healthcare business functions:

● Marketing: Segment patient populations, optimize outreach, and evaluate campaign effectiveness

● Customer Acquisition & Engagement: Analyze patient behavior, improve access strategies, and personalize service offerings

● Finance: Forecast costs, assess ROI on health programs, and support budgeting with data-driven insights

● Contracting: Support value-based care arrangements, analyze payer performance, and inform contract negotiation using historical data Key Topics:

● Understanding and interpreting healthcare data (claims, clinical, operational, etc.)

● Data wrangling and preparation for analysis

● Exploratory data analysis and data visualization

● Statistical and predictive modeling techniques

● Application of tools: Excel, R, Python, and SPSS

● Communicating insights through dashboards and presentations

● Use case-driven analysis in marketing, finance, and healthcare operations

This is a hybrid non-credit course, starting February 5th.  Please see attached course schedule

Healthcare Analytics Spring Course Schedule

Course Overview This interactive one-day workshop provides a practical introduction to the communication cycle, common barriers to effectiveness, and strategies for overcoming them. Participants will actively practice techniques to strengthen their ability to communicate clearly and confidently in professional, educational, and social settings.

What You’ll Learn

Understanding the communication cycle: Explore how messages are sent, received, and interpreted.

Identifying barriers: Recognize obstacles that limit effective communication and learn how to address them.

Active practice: Apply communication strategies in real-world scenarios to build confidence.

Interpersonal effectiveness: Develop skills to engage productively with individuals and groups.

Business and social applications: Strengthen communication for workplace success and everyday interactions.

Benefits By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Communicate with clarity in diverse situations.

Enhance efficiency in professional and personal exchanges.

Build confidence in future interactions.

Develop practical skills to improve relationships and teamwork.

This course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card to their email address from the American Heart Association. 

This course is for individuals seeking certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS). Students will receive up-to-date training and instruction in the areas of basic CPR administration; choke relief; proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation; and the role of each in the chain of survival. After completing this course, students will receive a certification card to their email address from the American Heart Association.