LEARNING AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Basic Skills
Whether you want to improve your reading, math, vocabulary, English skills, pass the series of tests to earn your GED, help your child with homework, or learn some skills to help you get a better job, the Basic Skills Education Program is for you. Instruction is designed for you to work at your own pace in an individualized classroom atmosphere. Programs are available in both Alexander and Catawba Counties.
If you are looking for a job or a better job a GED is your first step, then a CRC (Career Readiness Certificate) through the Human Resources Development program, is the way to go. You can work in the Employability Skills Lab along with your GED class.
All Basic Skills programs are FREE!
All Programs are designed for adults.
Placement tests are given to assess entry-level skills for best program placement.
ABE (Adult Basic Education)
Learn to read, improve vocabulary, read messages at home or work. One-on-one instruction helps adults learn to read or improve reading and understanding. The ABE classes are available 8 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to Noon on Friday, and from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Drop by the CVCC East Campus or call 828-327-7000, ext. 4353.
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Adults with limited English skills learn relevant information that can be put to immediate use in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students learn survival language, grammar, health and safety information, cultural differences, and occupational language. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills. After registering and taking a placement test, students can attend class any of the open lab hours. The ESL classes are available 8 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Thursday, 5 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to Noon, on Friday and from 9 AM to Noon on Saturday.
ESL – Registration is available the first week of the month only. Call 828-327-7000, ext. 4353 for specific times and location.
GED (General Education Development - high school equivalency)
Designed to assist adults meet the academic requirements to successfully pass the series of 5 GED Tests. The series includes: Literature and the Arts - understanding what you read; Social Studies; Science; Writing Skills - including an essay; and Math - from basic computation, fractions, decimals & percents, measurements, to algebra and geometry. After attending a New Beginning GED Orientation students can attend class any of the open lab hours. The GED classes are available 8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to Noon on Friday and from 9 AM to Noon on Saturday.
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CED (Compensatory Education)
Classroom instruction will focus on student's individual goals and should include, but not be limited to: Functional reading and writing literacy skills for personal, social and economic purposes. Students will use computer technology to improve skills in self-determination, self advocacy, problem solving, and citizenship. Curriculum conforms to the domains from the N.C. Community College Program of Study.
Next Step Program is a day program for adults with developmental disabilities who have completed high school. Documentation of disability is required.
The Transition Class is for students that have graduated from the high school Occupational course of study or meet specific criteria.
Students work at their own pace and on the appropriate level determined by placement testing. Studies include basic life and social skills as well as pre-vocational tasks.
For additional information please call Darlene Hudson at 828-327-7000, ext. 4268.
Distance Learning
Internet access to GED skills. Contact Mary Tucker at 828-327-7000, ext. 4208, or email mtucker@cvcc.edu.
What's In It For Employers?
Are the READING, WRITING, & CALCULATION SKILLS of employees causing problems in your organization? Problems like scrap, rework, misunderstood instructions, equipment repair, injuries, or not being able to take advantage of new equipment because it is too complex to use.
As an employer, you have the ability to help your employees and applicants improve their skills. In the long run, it helps your company survive and thrive in this time of fast change, high growth, and tight labor markets. Many area companies are already referring persons who do not meet their employment standards to CVCC for training. Many times these persons will then successfully re-apply for employment. Let us show you how to tap into CVCC's workforce development services for your company.
Open enrollment classes are continually offered at many locations in both Alexander and Catawba counties. Additional sections may be established at local employers' sites.
A resource program designed for on-site industry classes to assist employees gain or improve skills for and to adapt to the ever-changing marketplace of today's world. CVCC's Adult Basic Skills staff work with management to determine what skills are needed. This program can also assist employees who have been out of the classroom for a period of time refresh their skills and be able to move to college classes or training. Areas of study include: English as a Second Language, communication, measurement, job-specific vocabulary, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
For additional information or to arrange for an on-site class, please call Debbie Saine at 828-327-7000, ext. 4357.
Preparation for Citizenship
Designed to assist students acquire the necessary skills to be successful in the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) naturalization interview, and prepare for the U.S. history and government and English literacy tests required for naturalization.
For additional information or to register, please call Judy Barkley at 828-327-7000, ext. 4366.
