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 35-hour course provides comprehensive training in project management aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) framework. Participants will learn the principles, processes, and best practices of project management, covering key knowledge areas such as scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, communications, and stakeholder management.Designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their project management skills or prepare for PMI certification, the course satisfies the 35 contact-hour education requirement for the PMP® exam. Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain the tools and techniques needed to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects in any industry.The program is delivered by a PMI-certified trainer using an accredited curriculum. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion recognized by PMI®.

Courses Offered for Spring 2026:

Orange Park Campus

May 1st and 2nd (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

May 8th and 9th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Cost: 

$949

Instructor:

Dr. Daniel Ray

LINK (Ponte Vedra)

April 3rd and 4th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

April 10th and 11th (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Cost: 

$949

Instructor:

Dr. Daniel Ray

Important Note: The receipt you receive upon registration will not include the course link. You will receive a separate email with the course link and instructions within 48 business hours of registration. If you do not receive it, please contact us for further follow up at ContinuingEducation@sjrstate.edu

Course Title: 2-15 Health & Life (Including Annuities & Variable Contracts) Insurance Course

Description: This Florida-approved 2-15 Life, Health & Variable Annuity Insurance Agent pre-licensing course is offered entirely online including the course final exam. This course provides everything you need to successfully prepare for Florida's life insurance (including variable annuity) license examination and to satisfy the 60-hour life insurance (including variable annuity) and health insurance pre-license education requirement. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the state examination (state exam must be taken at a Pearson Vue site). Work at your own pace with your instructor available by email or telephone.

You will have 90 days from the time you begin your first lesson to complete the course and pass the final exam. If additional time is needed beyond your 90-day enrollment, prorated extensions are available.

Instructor: Terry Thomas

Cost: $159

Materials: All required materials and practice resources included.

Outcome: Students completing this course will be prepared to take the FL 2-15 licensing exam.

Important Note: The receipt you receive upon registration will not include the course link. You will receive a separate email with the course link and instructions within 48 business hours of registration. If you do not receive it, please contact us for further follow up at ContinuingEducation@sjrstate.edu

Course Title: 4-40 Registered Customer Service Representative Designation Insurance Course

Course Description: This 40-hour "completely online" Registered Customer Service Representative pre-licensing course is designed to meet the requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Financial Services for the Registered Customer Service Representative. Work at your own pace with your instructor available by email or telephone. Successful completion of this course leads to a 4-40 RCSR license. You have 60 days to complete this course. If additional time is needed beyond your 60-day enrollment, prorated extensions are available.

Instructor: Terry Thomas

Cost: $99

Materials: All required materials and practice resources included.

Outcome: Students completing this course will be prepared to take the FL 4-40 licensing exam.

Important Note: The receipt you receive upon registration will not include the course link. You will receive a separate email with the course link and instructions within 48 business hours of registration. If you do not receive it, please contact us for further follow up at ContinuingEducation@sjrstate.edu

Course Title: 6-20 Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation Insurance Course

Course Description: This 40-hour "completely online" Claims Adjuster pre-licensing course is designed to meet the requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Financial Services for the Claims Adjuster. Work at your own pace with your instructor available by email or telephone. Successful completion of this course leads to a 6-20 Claims Adjuster license. You have 60 days to complete this course. If additional time is needed beyond your 60-day enrollment, prorated extensions are available.

Instructor: Terry Thomas

Cost: $99

Materials: All required materials and practice resources included.

Outcome: Students completing this course will be prepared to take the Florida 6-20 licensing exam.