Summer Credential Programs

ANEW's Youth Exploration Program partners with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide hands-on technical training in the construction trades to students ages 16-18 with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, or any other documented disabilities.

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Geared toward aspiring automotive technicians, the program provides a comprehensive foundation in vehicle inspection, diagnostics, and routine service procedures essential for maintaining modern vehicles. Through hands-on shop activities and real-world repair scenarios, students develop problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of vehicle systems. It also prepares student for the ASE Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) certification exam.

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This introductory culinary course teaches students the basics of cooking, kitchen safety, and food handling. Students learn proper food safety practices, basic cooking techniques, and how to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Through hands-on activities, students design and prepare their own lunches while developing creativity in ingredient selection, simple recipe development, and presentation. Students will also have the opportunity to earn their Food Handler’s Card certification, gaining an industry-recognized food safety credential.

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This interdisciplinary summer course combines entrepreneurship and digital illustration, equipping students with design thinking, AI integration, and business strategy skills. Participants will develop high-quality digital illustrations using professional tools, apply the design thinking process to create market-ready products, and refine their concepts for a Shark Tank-style pitch competition. By blending creativity with entrepreneurial problem-solving, students will gain hands-on experience in product design, branding, and commercialization.

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The High School Introduction to Plumbers and Pipefitters program (HIPP) offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and begin developing the skills needed to pursue a career in the pipe-trades field.

Students will attain industry-recognized certifications through preparatory training for in-demand, high-wage careers. They will learn welding, soldering, brazing, rigging, tube bending and more through hands-on activities and projects to prepare them for interviews with Local 26-SWWPT.

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This immersive, hands-on construction program provides students with the opportunity to learn essential building skills by constructing a functional structure, such as a shed. Designed for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge of residential construction, the program covers the fundamental aspects of building, including framing, roofing, siding, plumbing, electrical work, and safety protocols.

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The Wildland Fire Certification prepares high school students for a career pathway in the wildland fire suppression industry as Type 2 Wildland Firefighters. 

The program consists of four basic firefighter courses required by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and provides training and information required by NWCG for agencies subscribing to the National Interagency Management System (NIMS).

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