The following organizations offer education services for adults in the Junction City/Ft. Riley/Geary County area.

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Adult Education

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE-GED) PROGRAM
The ABE-GED Program offers teacher directed instructional services for students interested in obtaining a Kansas High School Diploma (GED), improving their workplace or technology skills, entering the workforce, retaining or improving their employment, and/or preparing for entry into college or technical school. GED Official Practice Testing is also available.
Ages/Grades: Persons 16 years of age or older who need to prepare for the GED test, improve daily living skills, or improve career opportunities.
Times: Daytime and evening classes available.
Program Days: Monday through Thursday.
Location: Geary County Campus of Cloud County Community College
Fees: Classes are free, but there is a $25 materials and testing fee. Financial assistance is available
Dates: Orientation is May 27
Registration deadline: May 23
Contact Person: Debbie Kearn, 800-729-5101, ext. 335 (includes voice mail) or by E-mail

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Adult Ed-Childcare Programs

CHILD CARE CURRICULUM @ CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Your career opportunities are expanding! The day care programs in our area may be unable to meet the needs of our growing community. You can start now to fill this need. Cloud County Community College offers a variety of programs designed to prepare you to work with and care for children. CCCC can prepare you to:

• Work with children in Child Care Centers
  
• Own and operate a Family Day Care Home
  
• Teach in Head Start, Early Head Start, Resource and Referral agencies, and Parents as Teachers programs
  
• Be a Home Visitor, teacher assistant, or paraprofessional
  
• Work toward earning your CDA
  
  Our programs can be completed in one semester, one year, or two years. Select the program that meets your career goals and call us today at 238-8010 or visit our Web site
  
  
  CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY
  The Cloud County Community College Early Childhood Resource and Referral Agency has expanded services to 19 counties in North Central and North Eastern Kansas, including opening an office on the Geary County Campus of Cloud County Community College! The agency believes that all children have the right to high quality early childhood experiences that prepare them mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally to enter school, ready to learn. We use four strategies to help us meet our mission:
  
  1. Create and sustain a support and education system for early childhood professionals.
  2. Empower child care professionals to participate in quality initiatives.
  3. Facilitate a system that engages parents to make good decisions for the benefit of their family.
  4. Collaborate with community partners to create neighborhoods where children thrive.
  
  If you are interested in speaking with one of our Early Childhood Specialists about the recruitment, retention, and quality child care supports available to your community call 1-888-527-8680. If you are a child care provider and would like information about the upcoming trainings in your area call 785-243-9499, extension 668. You may also now register online for any upcoming Professional Development trainings, just click on "Professional Development" on our web site! If you are a parent in need of a child care referral, call 877-678-2548 to speak to a referral specialist. Visit our web site for additional information.
  
  

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College Readiness

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Geary County Campus of Cloud County Community College offers college-readiness classes in each semester to those wishing to enhance their skills before beginning a college curriculum. The fee for each class is based on residency and number of credit hours. Please call the Geary County Campus at 238-8010 for tuition and registration information. Class days and times vary with each semester. See the current course schedule for this semester's offerings.

Reading Comprehension
This class is designed to help students improve reading comprehension skills including critical thinking for main ideas and detail, inferences, summarizing, and patterns of organization. This is a 3 credit hour class.

Transitional English
This class will help students prepare for their college composition courses. The content includes instruction in the writing process from free writing and brainstorming to revision and editing with the development of sentence structure, correctness, and variety. This is a 3 credit hour class.

Intermediate English
This class is designed for the student who needs instruction in effective sentence and paragraph construction, short themes, and improvement of writing skills. This is a 3 credit hour class.

Pre-Algebra
This class provides comprehensive coverage of basic computational skills and their applications while introducing integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percents. This is a 3 credit hour class.

Elementary Algebra
This class is designed for students with little or no high school algebra. Topics covered include number systems, solution and application of linear equations, factoring and radicals. Prerequisite: Pre-algebra with a C or better or appropriate ACT/COMPASS scores. This is a 3 credit hour class.

Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed for students who have only one year of high school algebra or who are not otherwise ready for College Algebra. Among the topics covered will be number systems, linear equations and inequalities, lines, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, exponents, rational expressions, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra with a C or better and appropriate ASSET/Compass scores, Elementary Algebra with a C or better, or permission of department. This is a 3 credit class.

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Continuing Education

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Cloud County Community College is committed to extending educational opportunities into the communities in our service area. The Community Education Department includes general education courses, online classes, personal enrichment workshops and Allied Health Nurse Continuing Education classes, along with Certified Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Social Services Designee, Activity Director classes, Nursing Home In-Services, Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate.
Outreach courses are offered at 35 locations over a 12 county area. These locations serve more than 2,000 students among the day, evening, and concurrent high schools.
Dates, Times, Fees and Location: Vary depending upon the class.

LEARNING IS FOR EVERYONE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Learning Is for Everyone (LIFE) community education program is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the people of Geary County, Ft. Riley and the surrounding area. It is based on the premise that the quality of life in any community is dependent upon the opportunity for the personal development of its individual citizens. LIFE provides a means for people to share their knowledge, exchange ideas and pursue their interests through lifelong learning.
Dates, Times, Fees and Location: Vary depending upon the class. See the program directory or the web site for current information.

MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, AND ACCESS)
The Geary County Learning Center is now offering computer course for those that wish to advance their skills, or are new to computers and want to learn.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Times/Days: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Geary County Learning Center
Fees: $20.00 per course
Dates: Ongoing
Registration deadline: Open enrollment
Contact Person: Jodie White or Theresa Leister, 785-223-6691

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Dilopma Completion

ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM
Our program allows you to complete your high school education and receive a Junction City High School diploma. Must be 19 or older or have special permission from the USD 475 Superintendent.
Ages/Grades: Ages 19 and older
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Friday)
Program Days: Monday - Friday
Location: Geary County Learning Center
Fees: $10.00 annual fee
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: Jodie White or Theresa Leister, 785-223-6691


ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM - FT. RILEY
Our program allows you to complete your high school education and receive a Junction City High School diploma. Must be 19 or older or have special permission from the USD 475 Superintendent.
Ages/Grades: Ages 19 and older
Times: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Program Days: Tuesday - Thursday
Location: Computer lab, Ft. Riley Middle School
Fees: $10.00 annual fee
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: 226-4930 or Geary County Learning Center, 223-6691

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Distance Education

BARTONLINE
BARTONline.org provides students the opportunity to complete an Associate Degree online. Courses taken at other colleges and universities plus your military and work experience can be applied toward degree completion requirements at Barton County Community College. A minimum of 15 credit hours are required from Barton for degree completion.
Fees: $125.00 per credit hour
Program Dates and Registration Deadline: See our web site for registration information.
Service Provider: Barton County Community College

CLOUD ONLINE
The aim of CLOUD OnLine is to assist you in achieving your educational, career and personal goals. Online OPEN-ENROLLMENT classes are available year round and offer you a flexible and convenient means of working toward a degree or upgrading workplace skills while meeting your family and work commitments. Our accredited Online degree program offers For-Credit coursework leading to Associates degrees. General education courses applicable to all associates degrees are available in addition to curriculum components leading to completion of the Criminal Justice, Childcare and General Business Associate of Applied Science degrees. Coursework leading to the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification is also available. For more information, visit Cloud County's Web site.


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PROCTORING FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
Distance education programs commonly require students to make their own arrangements for a local proctor to manage and deliver their exams. The Reference Department of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library provides this service to students in the Junction City/Ft. Riley area for both paper-based and online testing. The Library has an established relationship with many well-known distance programs including those offered by Kansas State and Upper Iowa Universities. Call today to set up your service for your program!
Population Served: Students enrolled in a distance education program
Times: By appointment during regular library hours
Program Days: Sunday through Saturday
Location: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Fees: None
Program Dates: Ongoing
Contact Person: Cheryl Jorgensen, (785) 238-4311

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Job Readiness

CENTRAL KANSAS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
100% Funded by the Department of Education/TRIO Program
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is located in the Junction City Workforce Center. We offer free services providing assistance with career planning, education choices, financial aid and admissions to technical schools, colleges and universities. Visit our web site at http://bartonccc.edu/eoc/ for additional information.
Population Served: Adults 19 and older
Agency Hours: Call (785) 238-5200 to schedule an appointment
Location: 1012A West Sixth Street, Junction City & 1025 Main, Great Bend
Service Providers: Department of Education and Barton County Community College/Great Bend CKEOC

JUNCTION CITY WORKFORCE CENTER
Looking for a Job? Looking for a Skilled Employee? Want to Hire a Veteran? The Junction City Workforce Center is the answer. Your Workforce Center helps employers recruit and retain skilled workers plus connects job seekers to the tools needed to manage their careers through high quality information, technology and services. Your Center provides employment training and educational programs to help meet the growing need for a skilled workforce. Businesses and job seekers are welcome to visit on a regular basis to find qualified employees, check the availability of jobs, and utilize the Resource Center. Meet a Veteran's Representative. Assessment tools are available which includes hard skills testing: Work Keys, typing, data entry, math, and more as well as soft skills assessments like Choices, Job Fit, etc. These tools can enhance a job applicant's resume portfolio.
Our websites addresses are http://www.workforcecenters.com/junctioncity/index.html or http://www.kanasworks.com
Population Served: Geary, Clay, Marshall, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley, and Washington Counties and surrounding areas
Agency Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: 1012A West Sixth Street, Suite A, Junction City
Fees: N/A
Service Providers: Participating partners include Educational Opportunity Center, Flint Hills Job Corps, Heartland Works, Kansas Department of Commerce, and Social and Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Rehabilitation

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Test Practice and Preparation

LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
The LearningExpress Library provides an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. Test takers will get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and an individualized analysis of their results. Included in the practice test database are standardized tests for college entrance, graduate school entrance, civil service, vocational career certification, nursing, TOEFL, GED, teacher certification, advanced placement and real estate licensing. The site also includes basic skills improvement and job & career assistance. Accounts are fast and easy to set up and provide free and unlimited access to all of the Learn-A-Test resources from any computer that connects to the Internet.
Fees: None
Program dates: Ongoing
Registration deadline: None. Go to DBPL web page at www.jclib.org and click the LearningExpressLibrary link to set up your account. NOTE: A library card is not required to participate.
Service provider: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

TEST PREPARATION @ GCLC
The Geary County Learning Center offers preparation assistance for both the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and the Work Keys tests.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Friday)
Program Days: Monday - Friday
Location: Geary County Learning Center
Fees: $25 for Work Keys, none for ASVAB
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: Contact Jodie White or Theresa Leister at 223-6691 for additional information.

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Tutoring

ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING
Trying to improve your reading or math skills? Preparing to take the GED? Learning to speak English? Need a little extra help with any or all of these? The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library offers a service that matches students with a volunteer tutor who will work with them on a one-on-one basis to help them meet their learning goals. The pair will meet at selected locations on a schedule that best meets both of their needs and availability. Depending upon the student's goal, this could be a one-time meeting or an ongoing activity. Regardless, it is an opportunity for students to ask the questions they want to ask and learn the things they want to learn in a safe and friendly environment.
Population Served: Students and adults
Times & Dates: By appointment
Location: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library and other locations as arranged
Fees: None
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Person: Ruby Jones, 785-238-4311

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