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

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Adult Learning Resources and Services at a Glance

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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), preparing for entry into college or technical school or military service, improving English/reading/writing or math skills, advancing workplace or technology skills, entering the workforce, and / or retaining or improving employment. Work Keys Assessments, Work Ready Credentials, and GED Official Practice Testing are also available.
Ages / Grades: Persons 16 years of age or older who need to prepare for the GED test, prepare for post secondary education or training, prepare to enter the military, improve daily living skills, or improve work-place / career opportunities.
Times: Daytime and evening classes available.
Program Days: Monday through Thursday.
Location: 631 Caroline Avenue, Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Fees: Classes are free, but there is a $61.50 materials and testing fee.
Dates: August 10 & 11 (or later) and October 11 & 12
Registration Deadline: August 6 and October 8
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 www.cloud.edu

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 www.cloud.edu/childcare 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 ext. 714 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 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE TRAINING
Our Commercial Driver's License Training is divided into two segments. The first segment teaches you everything you need to know to take the written CDL exam and Pre-Trip Inspection. The second segment involves behind-the-wheel practice driving where you refine your skills at turning, backing, parallel parking, backing into a loading dock and on-the-road driving. You will use the same truck or combination vehicle for your driving exam. Call 785-238-8010, ext. 719 for more information and to enroll in the next training session.
Population Served: Adults
Agency Hours: Classes offered monthly. Days and times vary.
Location: 631 Caroline Avenue, Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Fees: Starts at $99 for Segment I.  Segment II, "Behind-the-Wheel Driving," is additional, depending on license type.
Service Providers: Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Contact Person: Jason York, 238-8010, ext. 719

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.

LEARNKEY
LearnKey offers noncredit computer-based continuing education courses in dozens of different areas including office productivity, personal productivity, programming & development, database technologies, and web & graphic design. Whether you're interested in developing your leadership skills or in learning more about JavaScript, this resource has something for you. Enrollment fees are $25 per class and classrooms are available 24/7 from any computer that connects to the internet. Contact the Geary County Learning Center for additional information.

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 www.jclib.org/LIFE.htm for current information

MEDICAL CODING, BILLING & TERMINOLOGY @ GCLC
The Geary County Learning Center is now offering courses in Medical Coding, Medical Billing and Medical Terminology. These are intensive course that will provide information and training for medical career fields. The online course work can be completed from any computer that connects to the internet.
Ages/Grades: Ages 19 and over
Times/Days: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program Days: Monday - Friday
Location: Geary County Learning Center
Fees: $25 each
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: Contact Jodie White at 223-6691 for additional information

MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, AND ACCESS)
The Geary County Learning Center is now offering computer courses 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 at 223-6691 for more information.


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Diploma 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, 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: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Program Days: Monday - Friday
Location: Building 1981b, Camp Funston
Fees: $10.00 annual fee
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact: 240-1347 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 Website at www.bartonline.org for registration information.
Service Provider: Barton County Community College

Barton Fall 2010 Schedule

BartOnline eCourses Fall 2010

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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 www.cloud.edu
Contact Person: Jeanette Gregory, Outreach Advisor; 238-8010, ext. 750
Cloud County Geary Campus Fall 2010 Schedule


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ONLINE EDUCATION @ SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Interested in earning a bachelor's or master's degree anywhere…anytime? Looking to eliminate or minimize many added expenses…from childcare to transportation? If so, online learning at Southwestern College may be a great option for YOU. Today, Southwestern College offers 17 undergraduate majors (in business, operations management, computer technology, human resources, criminal justice, education, security management and ministry), 8 diverse graduate degrees and 13 certificate programs completely online. For a complete listing of our online programs visit www.southwesterncollege.org/online-programs.cfm or call Kirk Dimond at 785-784-9930. Online education is considered the new "green" education alternative! It's where the virtual world meets the real world!

Online Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Degree Completion Programs Designed for Adult Learners
Courses Offered at Fort Riley
Licensing and Certifications

Imagine a college experience without barriers, the ability to significantly change your life without interfering with it in the process. Whether you are continuing or returning to school, we offer a quality education on your terms, whenever, wherever and however you want it.

Southwestern College Professional Studies offers flexible degree options. We provide programs that are specifically tailored to meet the fast-paced and diverse needs of today's adults. Most courses are 6 weeks in length (some education courses are 12 weeks). Only 30 semester hours are required to enter the bachelor's degree programs. Credit is awarded for prior learning and professional licenses, and up to 64 college credits are accepted for military training and experience. CLEP and DANTES are also accepted for credit toward a bachelor's degree. There is no Application for Admission fee and applications are accepted year round.

Fort Riley
Building 215, 2nd Floor, Custer Ave.
Fort Riley, KS 66442-1101
Phone: 785-784-9930
Fax: 785-239-6793
Contact: Danette Buckley
www.southwesterncollege.org
e-mail: info@southwesterncollege.org

On ground Classes at Fort Riley
Teacher Education, Homeland Security and Security Management Coursework

Learners in the Fort Riley/Junction City area can now complete a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education - as well as Secondary Licensure. If you have ever thought about teaching as a second career, explore your local teacher education options today!

Education Course Offerings - Ft. Riley - Fall 2010

Homeland Security/Security Management Course Offerings - Ft. Riley - Fall 2010

Southwestern College also offers the following degrees/certificates completely online.

Bachelor's Degrees:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Quality Management
Computer Operations Technology
Computer Programming Technology
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education-Unified
Elementary Education
General Studies
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Development
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Operations Management
Pastoral Studies
Security Management
Strategic Leadership
Youth Ministry

Master's Degrees:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Security Management
Master of Arts in Specialized Ministries/Youth Ministry
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education/Special Education

Undergraduate Certificate Programs:
Change Leadership
Cyber Crime Investigation
Enterprise Quality Management
Homeland Security
Lean Six Sigma
Ministry Leadership
Operational Leadership
Organizational Leadership
HR Essentials

Graduate Certificate Programs:
Emergency Planning Certificate
Enterprise Risk Management
Executive Leadership
Executive Quality Management
Youth Ministry for the Lay Leader

For more information about these online programs - call 785.784.9930 or visit our Web site at www.southwesterncollege.org. Wondering if online courses are right for you? Check out our website for some quick and easy online assessment tools -- www.southwesterncollege.org/u-course-assessments.cfm.

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


CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHORT TERM TRAINING
Need short-term training to improve your employment opportunities? …to advance in your current job? …to find a different job? Cloud can help! In addition to degree programs, Cloud offers short-term training including Commercial Driver's License, Microsoft Office, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nurse Aide, Agri-Biotechnology, Early Childhood Professional Development, and more. Call 238-8010, ext. 719 to inquire about the program in which you are interested!
Population Served: Adults
Agency Hours: Flexible scheduling including day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
Location: 631 Caroline Avenue, Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Fees: Depends on training
Service Provider: Cloud County Community College
Contact Person: Jason York, 238-8010, ext. 719

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE TRAINING
Our Commercial Driver's License Training is divided into two segments. The first segment teaches you everything you need to know to take the written CDL exam and Pre-Trip Inspection. The second segment involves behind-the-wheel practice driving where you refine your skills at turning, backing, parallel parking, backing into a loading dock and on-the-road driving. You will use the same truck or combination vehicle for your driving exam. Call 238-8010, ext. 719 for more information and to enroll in the next training session.
Population Served: Adult
Agency Hour(s): Classes offered monthly with flexible scheduling including days, evenings and weekends. Call 238-8010, ext. 719 for additional information and to register.
Fees: Start at $99 for Segment I. Segment II "Behind-the-Wheel Driving" is additional, depending on license type.
Service Provider: 631 Caroline Avenue, Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Contact Person: Jason York, 238-8010, ext. 719

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DEVELOPING WORKFORCE TALENT
Looking for the path to move up in your organization? Thinking about a career shift and brushing off your resume? Concerned about your organization downsizing or right-sizing? Southwestern College offers an online course - HRD 325, Developing Workforce Talent - that may be the right solution for you. This 3 credit hour course is designed so that each learner completes a Personal Development Plan (PDP) providing insights into your strengths, abilities and weaknesses in order to succeed professionally. It focuses on skills assessments, career planning, developing the attributes and talents that can assist you in moving up, moving laterally, or career shifting. Southwestern College offers this course at a reduced tuition rate.
Population Served: Adults
Agency Hours: Call Kirk Dimond at 784-9930 for additional information
Location: Building 217, Custer Avenue, Fort Riley
Service Providers: Southwestern College

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. The Workforce 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: None
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 the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library 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-Saturday)
Program Days: Monday - Saturday
Location: Geary County Learning Center
Fees: $25 for Work Keys, none for ASVAB
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: Contact Jodie White 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

Are you interested in helping someone meet their education goals? Would you like to help someone help themselves? Become a volunteer tutor and work one-on-one with a student working to meet their learning goals.

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