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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
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sary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment. Eligible students have course tuition and some fees waived.
Career Pathways include Automotive Systems Technology, Business Administration, Certi ed Nursing Assistant, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Medical Assisting Technology and Welding.
THE PROJECT SEARCH PROGRAM
The Project SEARCH program provides young adults with disabilities an opportunity to have three internships during a school year in a host business. The interns receive classroom instruction in employability skills and independent living skills and then on-the-job experi- ence daily. Each intern receives intensive job coaching which continues for a period of time upon job placement after the internship portion of the program. The goal is for each intern to be placed in permanent employment at the end of the program.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE/CIVICS EDUCATION
Our English Language (ELA) classes are designed for individuals to learn how to speak, read and write English. The program’s focus is for adults who want to learn English lan- guage skills to function effectively in an English-speaking environment. Civics related cur- ricula enable students to be more successful in their work and their daily lives, as parents and citizens of our community.
Help with citizenship preparation is also available to any adult who is eligible to be naturalized. Classes are small, individual instruction is provided, language-learning soft- ware is available and students work at their own pace. Classes are offered throughout the service area.
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (GED®/HiSET) TESTING
Southwestern Community College is an of cial Pearson Vue Testing Center offering the GED® test as well as the Hi-Set test. The assessment provides adults the opportunity to earn a high school credential, and goes further by measuring career-and college-readiness skills that are the focus of today’s curriculum and tomorrow’s success. The content areas—literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—will measure a foundational core of knowledge and skills that are essential for career and college readiness. The cost of the GED® Test is $80 and the cost of HiSet Test is $75.
Individuals receiving a total passing score are awarded a High School Equivalency Certi - cate. This certi cate may be accepted as an equivalent to a high school diploma when being considered for employment, seeking a job promotion or applying for admission into a college or university.
Preparation: An individual wishing to prepare for the GED®/HiSET Examination should come to SCC for an initial orientation and enroll in a High School Equivalency class. In the event that any single test score is unsatisfactory, a retest may be taken after further study.
Test Sites: Test Sites are located in Jackson and Macon counties. For additional informa- tion call 828.339.4272 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4272, or visit www.southwesterncc.edu.
JOB AND CAREER PREPARATION (HRD)
SCC is committed to increasing employment within our community. The purpose of the Job and Career Preparation (HRD) program is to educate and train people in transition and in the emerging workforce for success in the workplace. HRD provides assessment services, employability training and career development counseling. Job and Career Prepa- ration not only provides instruction, but also provides the much needed support for unem- ployed and dislocated workers within the college service area. Job and Career Preparation Core Services are available in Job and Career Preparation Employability Labs. Participants may enroll at any time.
2019-20 Catalog