Meat Processing Apprenticeship
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Course | Meat Processing Apprenticeship |
| Location | J.B.C.C. Meat Processing Center – McAlester, Oklahoma |
| Average Training Time | Three-year apprenticeship training |
| Special Restrictions | Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have 3 years left on sentence, no more than 4.5 years. Must be approved by medical for food service. No physical problems that limit ability to lift or work must have minimum TABE score levels of 8.0. |
| Course Description | Three-year training program involving on the job training and classroom work. Students will learn slaughter, carcass fabrication, sausage making, curing & smoking, further processing. |
| Certifications | ODCTE Competency Certifications: Meat Processing OK Department of Labor Certification: Meat Processing |
| Contact Information | JBCC Meat Processing Center Attn: William Loud, Instructor P.O. Box 1999 McAlester, OK 74502 (918) 426-4470 |
| New classes begin in September of each year. Case managers need to contact Skills Center coordinator or instructor to set up interviews for prospective students before July. | |
Last modified on:
27 - Dec - 2007