The Middlesex County Magnet Schools’ Adult Education programs include the Adult Evening School, certificate programs, apprenticeship training, customized training and special programs, and programs in adult cosmetology and practical nursing. There’s something for everyone, with a variety of courses ranging from electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction trades, to computer applications, computer assisted drafting, health and safety education – and beyond.
If you want short-term career skills training, Adult Evening School offers courses during Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters. So, if you want to start your career, change your career or upgrade your skills, browse the course catalog, register online, printout your receipt and bring it with you to the first night of class. We hope to see you there!
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ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
This course teaches the fundamental topics needed to use the AutoCAD software. The approach is to begin with basic tools for creating and editing simple drawings, then progress to more advanced tools. The focus is on essential tools and concepts, including Learning the AutoCAD workspace and user interface. Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. Managing drawing objects on layers. Inserting reusable symbols (blocks). Setting up a layout for printing. Adding text, hatching, and dimensions.
We will also explore Sketchup and Revit and their applications in 3d modeling. Printing to a large printer, 3D printer, and Laser cutter will also be part of the class and applied to the lab work. Students will have the option to take the Autodesk Certified User exam (for an additional fee $150).
9 Sessions:
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Course Fee: $187
Location: PI CAD Classroom
Instructor: Minnella
This course is designed for the student who needs to learn specific trade information, layout and to wire basic electrical circuits. The proper use of tools, materials, equipment and safety will be covered.
7 Sessions:
Days: Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Course Fee:$ 300.00
Location: EB
Instructor: Drudy
Home Repair and Maintenance
This course will focus on saving the homeowner money. The homeowner will gain knowledge and new skills in routine home repairs and preventive maintenance that all homeowners need over time but afraid to try on their own.
This course will include safety with ladders and common tools. This course will give the homeowner the confidence needed to tackle most problems such as plumbing leaks, unclogging a drain, fixing a toilet, repairing door hinges, locks and doors that stick, weather-stripping, caulking doors and windows, repairing tiles, fixing electrical switches, light fixtures and outlets, repair holes in drywall, painting both the interior and exterior of your house.
You will get an understanding of basic home repairs and how to talk to contractors, technicians and home inspectors without being intimidated.
7 Sessions:
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Course Fee:$ 300.00
Location: EB
Instructor: Drudy
The OSHA 30 hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Course is a comprehensive safety course designed for anyone involved in the construction industry. Topics in this course include; OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA construction standard. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide.
10 Sessions
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6-9 PM
Course Fee $212
Location EB
Instructor: Starke
This course present information and service practices needed to meet EPA requirements to contain, conserve, and reuse refrigerants. It will prepare the student to take the technician certification test developed by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) and is approved by the EPA. Students that successfully complete the course earn Refrigerant Handling Certification.
4 Sessions
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6-10 PM
Course Fee $267.00
Location PI
Instructor: Bienes
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Homemade Pizza
Dive into the delicious world of pizza-making with this interactive class designed for all skill levels. You'll work alongside an expert chef to craft perfect, homemade pizza from scratch. Learn the secrets to creating a flavorful sauce, mastering the ideal dough for a crispy yet chewy crust, and discovering the best ingredient combinations. At the end of class, you'll savor your own handmade creation and leave with the confidence to recreate the magic in your own kitchen.
2 Sessions:
Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 6-9 PM
Starts: February 2027 Dates TBD
Course Fee: $75.00
Location: EB
Instructor: TBD
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel
This class will cover various topics to help students use this spreadsheet software proficiently. Students will gain all the tools necessary to create and use basic spreadsheets.
Topics will include:
Creating Basic Spreadsheets, Basic functions and formulas, Data entry and formatting, Using charts and graphs for data visualization, Inserting and deleting rows, columns, or cells, Adjusting column width and row height, Manipulating data, Leveraging multiple worksheets and Understanding the most popular Excel commands and functions.
9 Sessions:
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6-9 PM
Course Fee: $187.00
Location: PI
Instructor:
MANUFACTURING
This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of Machine Shop Technology operations. You will learn basic measuring tools, vernier calipers, steel rules, and micrometers, layout and hand tools. Emphasis in the theory and practice in the use of vertical milling machine, lathes and drilling machines shapers, hand and saw grinders.
15 Sessions
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Starts: 10/13/2026- 2/2/2027
Course Fee $499.00
Location EB S203
Instructor: Eisenbrey
The Welding Level 1 Course is designed for anyone with little welding experience. Students are provided learning experiences through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice to advance their skills in; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), plasma cutting, basic blue-print interpretation, brazing and out of position welding.
9 Sessions
Days: Monday
Time: 5-9 PM
Starts: 1/26/2026
Course Fee $1300.00
Location PI
Instructor: Foli
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS
The main feature of this program is for the student to learn the life of a technician and consumer skills. The process is accomplished by performing or observing essential automotive maintenance and light repair skills on student vehicles. we will incorporate oil changes, filter and bulb changes, tire and brake replacement, steering and suspension replacement, alignments, exhaust repairs, and tune-ups. The benefits combing money saved for a DIY-er along with newly acquired technician skills, time and safety gained with flat tire changes and jumpstart life skills, and sharpened consumer skills for vehicle shopping or repairs. Students learn at a pace accommodated for them, guided by an ASE Certified Master Technician with G1 and L1 Certifications.
9 Sessions
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Starts: 9/29/2026
Course Fee $187.00
Location EB
Instructor: Colavito
“Experience Motorcycling” Are you interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle? Do you want to learn to ride or learn to ride better? If so, sign up for one of Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s beginner and experienced rider courses. This is a cooperative program run with Rider Education, Inc. of New Jersey. Want more information?
Call: 1-800-8WE-RIDE or go online at www.rider-ed.com