Workforce Training and Continuing Education
Continuing & Community Education, Corporate Training, and more.
Want to boost or change your career? Get trained through LIT's Workforce Training and Continuing Education office to increase your competitiveness and job satisfaction.
We offer a variety of non-credit education and training programs as well as customized training for employers.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Our Continuing Education programs offer flexible options that fit your life — from fast, one-day certifications to skill-building courses lasting up to six months. You can train in high-demand areas such as Computerized Drafting (AutoCAD), Computer Training, Forklift Operator Certification, Welding, and Clinical Medical Assistant. The possibilities are endless, and your future starts here!
We customize courses to meet the needs of area businesses and industry. Contract training offers face-to-face instruction, online 24/7 access, and on-site services for credit or non-credit.
Hear what one of our industry partners has to say about our Corporate Training Program:
Lamar Institute of Technology, Workforce Training & Continuing Education - RT Technical SOLUTION - YouTube
Our new Workforce and Allied Health Training Center at LIT has dedicated Workforce classrooms and the cutting-edge Industry Partners Lab. In this facility Industry Partners can work with the Workforce and Continuing Education Department to craft tailored training for their employees and have ample space to bring in large equipment for hands-on learning.
We are excited to be able to provide specialized training for our local industry needs.
Learning has never been more accessible! Our Continuing Education and lifelong learning programs can be completed entirely online, giving you the freedom to learn anytime, anywhere. Whether you prefer a self-paced career certification or a short-term course you can complete in just six weeks, we have options for every schedule. Dive into exciting areas like health and wellness, graphic and multimedia design, computers, management and leadership, small business, and personal or professional growth — all designed to help you reach your goals.
Lamar Institute of Technology's Professional Driving Academy trains professional truck drivers. We offer Class 'A,' Class 'B' and Refresher training courses for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Our Safety Awareness Institute (SAI) offers reduced priced safety courses to the public, partially funded by Texas Mutual Insurance. These courses regularly include Heartsaver First Aid CPR, forklift training, and aerial lift training.
If you’re looking for fun and enriching programs for your children, look no further than LIT's Eaglet Camps! Kids between the ages of 12-18 are offered a variety of programs ranging from art, science to technology and everything in between.
We look forward to learning with you in summer!
ESL English Improvement
These courses are tailored for individuals seeking to learn English as an additional language, with a focus on the practical application within a professional context. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that covers:
- Essential Language Skills: Develop fundamental skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with content directly applicable to industry settings.
- Vocabulary Development: Expand your lexicon with high-frequency, industry-specific terminology, enabling more effective communication in the workplace.
- Phonetic Precision: Gain insights into English phonetics to improve pronunciation, ensuring clear and confident verbal exchanges.
- Productivity through Proficiency: Elevate your job performance by refining both oral and written communication abilities, tailored to professional scenarios.
- Sound System Mastery: Achieve a greater command of the English sound system, enhancing overall linguistic control and understanding.
Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, these courses aim to empower students with the language tools necessary for heightened job productivity and career growth.
We are offering a series of courses-Basic, Intermediate and Advanced level skills to meet your level of competence. These courses are being offered at both the LIT Main Campus in Beaumont and our new TSUS - Polk County Center in Livingston, so check the location listed for the course you are interested in attending prior to registration.