Trade and Industry

Riverland Training Programs

Riverland offers industry-experienced, full-time faculty dedicated to providing training at your facility or at one of our three campus locations. Our programs are customizable to meet the specific needs and requirements of your industry.

Trade and Industry Programs

  • Forklift/Truck Operator Training: This course provides the technical skills needed to safely operate forklift equipment and utilize safe driving procedures. Successful completion of this training will give you the operator’s license and the driving skills to be a forklift operator.

  • Maintenance Technician Evening Courses: The Industrial Maintenance Program offers evening courses. You can take just one course to improve your specific skills or a series of courses to complete a Certificate or Diploma. IMMR Welding Courses are also available on an evening schedule.

  • Master-Journeyman Exam Prep/16 CEU: Riverland Training and Development offers a test prep class for those preparing for their electrical license test.

  • Power Limited Technician - Electrical: Power Limited Technicians are now required to have 16 hours of continuing education every two years. These courses are approved by the MN State Electrical Licensing Board.

  • Steam Engineering: This 30-hour RCC course provides an intro to the operation of boilers. The primary focus of the class will be to prepare each student to pass the Minnesota Special Engineer’s license exam.

  • Underground Storage Tank Training: This course is intended to train and certify individuals to install, remove, or repair underground storage tanks in Minnesota.

  • Welding - 30 hours: This class provides an understanding of blueprints, safety, various types of equipment and provides an opportunity to receive a certification in a specific type of weld.

  • Welding - 40 hours: This class provides knowledge in blueprints, safety, various types of equipment and offers the opportunity to earn a certification in a specific type of weld.

  • Welding - 60 hours: This class provides an understanding of blueprints, safety, various types of equipment and provides an opportunity to receive a certification in a specific type of weld.

Peggy Young

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Peggy Young

Peggy Young has been with Riverland Community College since 1991 and joined the Riverland Customized Training and Education team in 2008.  Her focus is on Industrial Safety, Manufacturing, Leadership, Trade & Industry, and providing Strengths-based training as a StrengthsQuest Educator. Peggy is also the Department of Labor – MnAMP grant manager and MJSP grant coordinator for Riverland Community College.  Peggy works with individuals and business clients to provide solutions through customized training with a focus on curriculum enhancement and extended learning initiatives.

Contact Peggy Young at 507-433-0602 or peggy.young@riverland.edu for more information about programs, courses, and services.

Kim S

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Kim Schaufenbuel

Kim Schaufenbuel has recently joined Riverland Community College and brings with her training experience in the key areas of Leadership, Safety, Community Organizing, and Business practices. Additionally, Kim’s training responsibility will include Mental Health First Aid, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Truck Driving, among other disciplines. Kim can provide a customized training solution for nearly any need presented in our communities.

Contact Kim Schaufenbuel at 507-431-2250 or kim.schaufenbuel@riverland.edu for more information about programs, courses, and services.