Service Occupations

Service Occupations is an innovative program focusing on training students who may be OVR eligible in a diverse array of skill sets in service-related employment areas. Students will learn in an environment that fosters good work ethic, competitive time on task and appropriate work skills for each identified career area. The Service Occupations curriculum encompasses the areas of workplace safety, grounds maintenance, cleaning practices, housekeeping, custodial and retail stock, as well as, kitchen safety, cooking and baking, food preparation, dining room services, commercial dishwashing and commercial laundry services. All areas are instructed with the intent of achieving a level of competency commensurate with competitive employment.

Skills Learned:

Some of the skills a student will be able to perform are building maintenance, landscaping, retail merchandising, hospitality management, food prep services, health care support, workplace safety, and career preparation.

Related Occupations:

  • Groundskeeping
  • Food Service
  • Hotel Service
  • Custodial
  • Laundry
  • Maid/Housekeeper
  • Retail Sales

Post-Secondary Opportunities:

Articulated credits can be earned toward a College Degree at local universities and institutions.

Instructor(s):

Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x.

Mrs. Gongaware, Barb.Gongaware@cwctc.org   x.1355

Mr. Chris Wagner, Chris.Wagner@cwctc.org   x.1352 

Office Hours: 7:15am to 7:45am
2:30pm to 2:45pm
Please leave a voicemail message outside of these times.

  • Basic Math Skills are helpful
  • Basic Reading Skills are helpful
  • American Ladder Institute
  • ServeSafe Food Handler
  • First Aid CPR (Seniors)
  • OSHA 10
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Communication Skills
  • Safe Behavior
  • Self Control
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Effort
  • Teamwork
  • Uniform
  • Work Boots