LEARNING AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Basic Skills
What's In It For Me?
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.
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.
We have available several free or low cost programs to help your employees--and even your job applicants--get prepared to learn and perform on the job. Many times these persons will not seek help on their own, do not know that help is available or needed, or how to get help.
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 .
All 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.
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.
Each June we have a Cap & Gown Graduation. |
CED (Compensatory Education)
Designed to assist adults with mental retardation or developmental disibilities. Areas of study include: reading, math and language skills, community living, social science, consumer education, and vocational education. Community classes are available in both Alexander and Catawba counties.
*The Next Step Program is no longer meeting at Catawba Valley High School. A temporary location is in the works. We will update as information becomes available.
For additional information please call Darlene Hudson at 828-327-7000, ext. 4268.
Workplace Literacy
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.
Distance Learning
Internet access to GED skills. Contact Mary Tucker at 828-327-7000, ext. 4208, or email mtucker@cvcc.edu.
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.
