The Puckett Center’s DoW-approved SkillBridge programs provide transitioning service members in their final 180 days of active duty with accelerated, employer-aligned training that leads directly to high-demand civilian careers. Built in partnership with regional employers and aligned to Georgia’s workforce priorities, each pathway combines hands-on instruction, industry-recognized credentials, and structured on-the-job learning to ensure participants graduate job-ready on day one. Servicemembers incur no direct program costs, and training is delivered in accordance with Department of War SkillBridge guidelines and standards .
At the Puckett Center, SkillBridge follows a “train with the job already in sight” model; employers engage early, help shape the training experience, and commit to interviews at cohort completion. Whether pursuing careers in logistics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, or the skilled trades, participants gain portable credentials, real-world experience, and a direct connection to employment opportunities in Columbus and across the Chattahoochee Valley.
Prepares students for careers in commercial transportation by providing foundational training in commercial vehicle operations, safety regulations, trip planning, and defensive driving. Graduates are prepared to test for the Georgia Class A Commercial Driver’s License and enter the transportation workforce.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 – 4:00
- Location: The Puckett Center – CDL Training Site
- Length: 8 weeks
- Credential: Commercial Truck Driving TCC
| CTDL 1010 – Fundamentals of Commercial Driving | 3 |
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Choose One of the Following: CTDL 1021 – Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work or CTDL 1022 – Commercial Driving Training Internship I |
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Choose One of the Following: CTDL 1031 – Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations or CTDL 1032 – Commercial Driving Training Internship II or CTDL 1035 – Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations/Automatic Restriction |
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Prepares students for entry-level welding roles by introducing welding safety, equipment setup, blueprint reading, and shielded metal arc welding techniques. Emphasis is placed on hands-on skill development aligned with industry expectations.
- Daily Schedule: 0730 – 1130 (Morning instructional block) / 1230 – 1630 (Afternoon instructional block) Students rotate through instructional and lab periods within these windows depending on course sequencing and lab availability.
- Location: Welding Lab / The Puckett Center
- Length: 10 weeks
- Credential: Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC
| WELD 1000 – Introduction to Welding Technology | 4 |
| WELD 1010 – Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting | 4 |
| WELD 1040 – Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
Prepares students for advanced welding roles by building proficiency in gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding processes. Instruction reinforces welding theory, quality control, and preparation for industry qualification testing.
- Daily Schedule: 0730 – 1130 (Instructional/Lab Block) /1230 – 1630 (Instructional/Lab Block) / 1700 – 2000 (Advanced lab blocks on select days) Evening lab periods are used for advanced processes (GMAW/GTAW), cutting technologies, and extended hands-on practice.
- Location: Welding Lab / The Puckett Center
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Gas Metal Arc Welder TCC | Gas Tungsten Arc Welder TCC
| WELD 1050 – Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WELD 1060 – Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WELD 1070 – Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
Prepares students for industrial electrical maintenance and installation roles by covering electrical safety, AC/DC theory, motor controls, industrial wiring, and troubleshooting. This program functions as a pre-apprenticeship pathway toward journeyman-level employment.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Industrial Electrician TCC
| SEMN 1000 – First Semester Seminar | 0 |
| IDSY 1101 – DC Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| IDSY 1105 – AC Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| IDSY 1111 – Industrial Wiring | 4 |
Prepares students for foundational electrical roles by developing skills in electrical theory, residential and light industrial wiring, blueprint interpretation, and basic troubleshooting.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Basic Electrical Technician TCC
Prepares students for entry-level medical coding roles by developing knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, healthcare documentation, and coding systems used to support billing and revenue cycle operations. Instruction is delivered in an online format to support flexible participation.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30–3:30
- Location: Online / Job Shadowing Site
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Medical Coding TCC
| ALHS 1011 – Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
| ALHS 1090 – Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| MAST 1540V – Accelerated Medical Billing and Coding I | 2 |
| MAST 1520 – Medical Billing and Coding II | 3 |
| MAST 1530 – Medical Procedural Coding | 2 |
Prepares students for entry-level emergency medical services roles through instruction in patient assessment, emergency care, clinical skills, and operational readiness. Program includes classroom instruction and applied clinical components.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30–3:30 (excludes clinical hours)
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: EMS Technician TCC
| EMSP 1210 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory I | 3 |
| EMSP 1211 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab I | 2 |
| EMSP 1220 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Theory II | 3 |
| EMSP 1221 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab II | 3 |
| EMSP 1230 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Clinical | 1 |
Prepares students for entry-level paralegal roles by developing skills in legal research, document preparation, case management, and professional communication to support attorneys and legal teams.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Paralegal Studies TCC
| COMP 1000 – Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PARA 1100 – Introduction to Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PARA 1115 – Family Law | 3 |
| PARA 1125 – Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
Prepares students for emerging technology-enabled roles by introducing applied generative AI concepts, tools, and workflows used to support business operations, data analysis, and technology teams.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Generative AI Technician TCC
| CIST 1800 – Exploring Generative AI | 3 |
| CIST 1801 – Prompt Engineering & Refinement | 4 |
| CIST 1802 – Gen AI Ethics and Societal Impact | 3 |
Prepares students for entry-level software development roles by developing foundational programming skills in Java, including application development, debugging, problem-solving, and collaborative development practices.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Java Programmer TCC
| CIST 1315 Program Design and Development | 3 |
| CIST 1510 Web Development I | 3 |
| CIST 2371 Java Programming I | 4 |
| CIST 1210 Introduction to Oracle Databases OR CIST 1220 Structured Query Language | 4 |
| CIST 2372 Java Programming II | 4 |
Prepares students for careers in logistics and supply chain operations by developing skills in inventory management, transportation, warehousing, process improvement, and business logistics fundamentals.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: CTC Campus
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Logistics Management Specialist TCC
| COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| LOGI 1000 Business Logistics | 3 |
| LOGI 1010 Purchasing | 3 |
| LOGI 1020 Materials Management | 3 |
| Guided Elective: Choose one of the following: | |
| MGMT 1100 Principles of Management OR MGMT 2200 Production/Operations | 3 |
Prepares students for entry-level IT networking roles by developing skills in network installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools and platforms.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: IT Lab / CTC Campus
- Length: 25 weeks
- Credential: Network Technician TCC
| COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1401 Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST XXXX Elective | 3 |
| COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 2451 Intro to Networks Cisco or CIST 1401 Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST Operating Systems Elective (see Advisor) | 3 |
Prepares students for foundational cybersecurity roles by developing knowledge of information security principles, risk identification, system protection, and security policy implementation.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: IT Lab / CTC Campus
- Length: 25 weeks
- Credential: Cybersecurity Technician TCC
| CIST 1001 – Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 – Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1601 – Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIST 1602 – Security Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| CIST 1401 – Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST 2451 – Introduction to Networks-CISCO | 4 |
Prepares students for entry-level cloud computing roles by developing skills in cloud architecture, deployment, migration, and operational management using industry-standard cloud platforms.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–5:00
- Location: IT Lab / CTC Campus
- Length: 25 weeks
- Credential: AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist TCC
| CIST 2480 – AWS Cloud Foundations | 4 |
| CIST 2481 – AWS Cloud Architecting | 4 |
| CIST 2482 – AWS Cloud Developing | 4 |
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CIST 2483 – AWS Data Analytics or CIST 2484 – AWS Machine Learning |
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Prepares students for careers in precision manufacturing by providing foundational training in machining operations, blueprint reading, measurement and inspection, and safe operation of machine tools. Students develop hands-on skills using industry equipment and learn the fundamentals of producing precision metal components used across manufacturing industries. Graduates are prepared for entry-level machinist positions and advanced manufacturing careers.
- Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00–4:00
- Location: CTC Main Campus – Advanced Manufacturing Lab
- Length: 15 weeks
- Credential: Basic Machinist TCC
| MATH 1012 – Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| MCHT 1011 – Introduction to Machine Tool | 4 |
| MCHT 1012 – Blueprint for Machine Tool | 3 |