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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of College and Career Readiness programs is to assist adults in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for work, further education, family self-suf ciency and community involvement.
Classes are exible and are offered in a variety of formats to meet the needs of varying levels of ability, schedules and work habits. Instructional methods and materials appropriate for adults are used to help promote more meaningful learning experiences. Individualized instruction, small classes, multiple class locations and times make these classes student friendly. Classes are offered throughout the year at most college locations.
Specialized classes are offered at various locations in the service area. There is no fee for registration or for instructional materials. To enroll, call 800.447.4091, ext. 4272 or for class information in Swain County call 828.306.7020, for Cherokee and Jackson County call 828.339.4361 and for Macon County call 828.306.7020.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
Admission is open to individuals who are 18 years or older and who are not enrolled in public school. Students who are 16 or 17 years old and no longer enrolled in the public school system are eligible after the completion of an Underage Release Form. This form may be obtained from www.southwesterncc.edu/college-and-career-readiness.
COST
There is no registration fee for classes in the following program areas: Adult Basic Educa- tion (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), Adult High School (AHS), and English Language/ Civics Education. The Job and Career Preparation (HRD) classes are offered at no cost to unemployed or underemployed students and community members.
COURSE REPETITION
Students may enroll in most College and Career Readiness courses as many times as necessary to accomplish their individual educational/training goals, provided they continue to show progress, do not prohibit others from participation and do not violate policies of the North Carolina Community College System.
ADULT BASIC SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (GED® / HiSET and ADULT HIGH SCHOOL)
Classes are offered on all levels from beginning reading and mathematics to preparation for high school equivalency tests including the GED® and the HiSet test. Adult Basic Educa- tion (ABE) classes are for adults who need instruction or tutoring in basic reading, writing, language and/or math skills. The High School Equivalency (HSE) classes are for adults who are preparing for tests such as the GED® / HiSET or are completing high school credits to earn an Adult High School Diploma from Southwestern Community College.
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program also has specialized instruction for adults with intellectual disabilities or with low entry reading levels. Instruction is offered in math, language, health, community living, consumer education and vocational education.
BASIC SKILLS PLUS PROGRAM
Basic Skills PLUS is designed for students who have not attained their high school diploma nor nished their high school equivalency. Basic Skills Plus provides workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a speci c occupation to students con- currently enrolled in an adult high school diploma or high school equivalency program. Structured career pathways and courses are designed to reduce the amount of time a Basic Skills PLUS student is enrolled in the program and provides students with the skills neces-
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