Workforce & Economic Development

Advanced Technology Center Tours
Come see our state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center. Tours are available every Monday night at 6 p.m. and typically last 30-40 minutes.
PACE+ Program
Pre-apprenticeship programs in Residential Carpentry and Electricity through the PACE+ Program.
Chester Trades Education Project
The Chester Trades Education Project (CTEP) is a collaborative initiative aimed at providing Chester residents with tuition-free, post-secondary education and training in the skilled trades.
The College is a regional leader in the development and delivery of courses leading to professional certifications, certificates of competency and proficiency, and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
We are proud to support employers and students in Delaware, Chester and surrounding counties with programs, degrees, and professional development courses that lead to careers in regional high priority occupations. Programs in automotive technology, carpentry, construction management and supervision, industrial production and mechanical technology, and certifications for electricians, HVAC specialists, plumbers and welders are all aligned with the workforce needs of employers in our region.
Certificates
• Computer-Aided Drafting (DDTC)
• Computer-Aided Machining Lathe, Mill and EDM (CAM)
• Construction Supervision (CSUP)
• Electro-Mechanical Technologies (ELTC)
• Manufacturing CNC (CNCP)
• Process Control Technology (PCT1)
Degrees
• Advanced Technology, A.A.S. (ADVT)
• Machine Tool Technology, A.A.S. (MTT)
Certificates
• Automotive Technology I (AUT)
• Automotive Technology II (AUTC)
• Bldg & Facilities Maintenance (BFMC)
• Carpentry (Residential) (CPTP)
• Electrical (Residential) (ELT)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVCR)
• Plumbing Technology (PLBC)
• Welding Technology (WLD)
Degrees
• Skilled Trades, A.A.S. (SKTR)
- Certificates
- All Credit Types
- Credit
- Non-credit
Course Subject Name | Field of Study | Credit Type |
---|---|---|
ACC – Accounting | Business & Finance | Credit |
ADJ – Administration of Justice | Law and Public Service | Credit |
AHA – Health Administration | Health Professions | Credit |
AHM – Allied Health Medical | Health Professions | Credit |
AHN – Allied Health Nursing | Health Professions | Credit |
AHS – Surgical Technology | Health Professions | Credit |
American History – People of the Delaware Valley 1740-1865 | Non-credit | |
ARC – Architecture | STEM | Credit |
Architecture | Non-credit | |
ART – Art | Communication Arts | Credit |
AUT – Auto Mechanics | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
Automotive | Non-credit | |
BIO – Biology | STEM | Credit |
BUS – Business | Business & Finance | Credit |
Career Development & Training | Non-credit | |
Carpentry, Electrical & HVAC Classes | Skilled Trades | Non-credit |
CHE – Chemistry | STEM | Credit |
CNC Certification Classes | Skilled Trades | Non-credit |
COMM – Communication Studies | Communication Arts | Credit |
Commercial Driver’s License Training Program | Non-credit | |
Computer Certification | Computer Studies | Non-credit |
Computer Training | Computer Studies | Non-credit |
Cooking Classes | Non-credit | |
CPR & First Aid Training Classes | Non-credit | |
CPT – Carpentry | STEM | Credit |
Creative Arts | Non-credit | |
CS – Computer Science | Computer Studies | Credit |
CUL – Culinary Arts (Credit) | Culinary and Hospitality | Credit |
Culinary Arts Certificate | Culinary and Hospitality | Non-credit |
DRA – Drama | Communication Arts | Credit |
ECE – Early Childhood Education | Education | Credit |
ECO – Economics | Business & Finance | Credit |
EDU – Education | Education | Credit |
Effective Leadership Certificate | Business & Finance | Non-credit |
EGR – Engineering | STEM | Credit |
EGY – Energy Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
ELL – English Language Learners | Education | Credit |
ELT – Electrical Occupations | Skilled Trades | Credit |
EMER – Emergency Management and Planning | Emergency Services | Credit |
EMS – Emergency Med Services | Emergency Services | Credit |
EMTP – EMT Paramedic | Emergency Services | Credit |
ENG – English | Credit | |
English as a Second Language | Non-credit | |
ESL – English as a Second Language | Education | Credit |
ESS – Earth & Space Science | STEM | Credit |
Finance & Law Classes | Non-credit | |
Fitness Training Certifications & Workshops | Health Professions | Non-credit |
Floral Design | Non-credit | |
FRE – French | Credit | |
FST – Fire Science Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
Health & Well-Being | Non-credit | |
Health Care Careers | Health Professions | Non-credit |
HIS – History | STEM | Credit |
HRM – Hotel/Restaurant Management | Culinary and Hospitality | Credit |
HUM – Humanities | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
HVA – Heating Ventilation & AC | Skilled Trades | Credit |
IMM – Interactive Multimedia | Credit | |
INT – Interdisciplinary | Business & Finance | Credit |
IST – Industrial Systems | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
Kids Camps | Non-credit | |
Learning Languages | Non-credit | |
MAT – Mathematics | STEM | Credit |
Mobile Phone Courses | Non-credit | |
MPT – Municipal Police Training | Emergency Services | Credit |
MTT – Machine Tool Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
MUS – Music | Visual and Performing Arts | Credit |
NAP – Nurses Aide Program | Health Professions | Non-credit |
NET – Network Engineering | Computer Studies | Credit |
New Choices for Career and Development | Non-credit | |
Non-Profit Fundraising Classes | Non-credit | |
NUS – Nursing | Health Professions | Credit |
OCS – Occupational Studies | Health Professions | Credit |
PA CareerLink® | Non-credit | |
PCT – Process Control Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
PHI – Philosophy | STEM | Credit |
PHY – Physics | STEM | Credit |
PLB – Plumbing | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
PLG – Paralegal Studies | Law and Public Service | Credit |
POL – Political Science | Law and Public Service | Credit |
Project Management | Business & Finance | Non-credit |
PSY – Psychology | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
REA – Reading | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
Real Estate Classes | Business & Finance | Non-credit |
Retirement Options | Non-credit | |
Return to Learn 55+ | Non-credit | |
SCI – Science | STEM | Credit |
Small Business Resources | Non-credit | |
SOC – Sociology | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
SPA – Spanish | Education | Credit |
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math | STEM | Credit |
SWO – Social Work | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
TCC – Technology Dept. Core | Computer Studies | Credit |
TCS – Construction Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
TDD – Drafting/Design Tech | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
TEC – Technologies | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
TEL – Electronics Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
Test Preparation | Non-credit | |
TME – Mechanical Technology | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
TSC – Trauma Studies | Society and Human Behavior | Credit |
Wastewater Operator Certification Program | Skilled Trades | Non-credit |
Web Design & Digital Photography | Non-credit | |
Welding Classes | Skilled Trades | Non-credit |
WLD – Welding | Advanced Manufacturing | Credit |
Testimonials
“I chose DCCC because it was close to home and offered the education I was seeking at a reasonable price. The knowledgeable staff gave me the foundation I needed in order to be successful.”
Joe Garnet Valley School District, HVA Certificate
“I chose Delaware County Community College for academic career advancement in the field of Engineering and Technology at an affordable cost.”
Joel, South East Delco School District, Process Control Technology
“Delaware County Community College gave me the tools to get my career off the ground and the skills to continue learning and growing in my field.”
Annie, Upper Darby School District, A.A.S. Machine Tool Technology
“I chose Delaware County Community College because I was looking for a career, and I feel that my training prepared me well to start in a new profession.”
Don, Ridley School District, A.A.S. Skilled Trades (Welding)