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The following organizations offer educational services for adults in the
Junction City/Ft. Riley/Geary County area.
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Barton
County Community College
100 Continental Avenue
Grandview Plaza, KS 66441
785-238-8550
Central
Kansas Educational Opportunity Center
1012A West Sixth Street
Junction City, KS 66441
785-762-8870
Cloud
County Community College ABE/GED Program
2221 Campus Drive
Concordia, KS 66901
800-729-5101 ext. 335
Cloud County
Community College, Geary County Campus
631 Caroline Avenue
Junction City, KS 66441
785-238-8010, ext. 710
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Dorothy
Bramlage Public Library
230 West Seventh Street
Junction City, KS 66441
785-238-4311
Geary
County Learning Center
907 West Sixth Street
Junction City, KS 66441
785-223-6691
Junction
City Workforce Center
1012A West Sixth Street
Junction City, KS 66441
785-762-8870
Southwestern
College
Building 217, Custer Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442-1101
Phone: 785-784-9930
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Table
of Contents
Adult
Basic Education & GED
- Cloud
County Community College Adult Basic Education (ABE-GED) Program
Childcare
Programs & Resources
- Childcare
Curriculum @ Cloud County Community College
- Cloud
County Community College Early Childhood Resource and Referral
Agency
College
Readiness
- Cloud
County Community College Developmental Education Program
Continuing
Education
- Barton County Community College MSF Beginning Rider
Courses
- Cloud County Community College Commercial
Drivers License Training
- Cloud
County Community College Continuing Education Program
- Cloud
County Community College MSF Basic Rider Course
- LearnKey
- Learning
Is for Everyone Community Education Program
- Medical
Coding, Billing & Terminology @ GCLC
- Microsoft
Office Courses (Word, Excel, Power Point, and
Access
- Online Language Learning with Mango Language
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Diploma Completion
- Adult
High School Completion Program
- Adult
High School Completion Program - Ft. Riley
Distance
Education
- BARTONline
- CLOUD
OnLine
- Online
Education @ Southwestern College
- Proctoring
for Distance Education
Job
Readiness
- Central Kansas Educational Opportunity
Center
- Cloud County Community College
Commercial Drivers License Training
- Cloud County Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Training
- Cloud County Community College
Short Term Training
- Developing Workforce Talent
- Junction City Workforce Center
Test
Practice & Preparation
- LearningExpress
Library
- Test
Preparation @ GCLC
Tutoring
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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, completing
a KHPOP CNA class, successfully advancing workplace or technology skills,
entering the workforce, retaining or improving employment, and improving
English/ reading/ writing/ or math skills. Work Keys Assessments, Work
Ready Credentials, Technology Certificates, 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 Friday
Location: 631 Caroline Avenue, Cloud County Community College-Geary
County Campus
Fees: Classes are free, but there is a $60 materials and testing
fee
Dates: Orientation will be held January 10 and 11.
Registration Deadline: January 9
Contact Person: Debbie Kearn, 800-729-5101, ext. 335 (includes
voice mail) or by E-mail at dkearn@cloud.edu
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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 at 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. In addition, visit our web
site at 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 in this publication
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
BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MSF
BEGINNING RIDER COURSES
Barton County Community College offers MSF Beginner and Experienced rider
courses. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive
a MSF completion card which could decrease their motorcycle insurance
costs by 10%. Students successfully completing the Beginner course will
also receive a Kansas waiver form to obtain a motorcycle license. Some
motorcycle manufacturers like BMW, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki,
and Yamaha offer incentives for completing a MSF course. Check with you
local dealer for more information. Classes meet U.S. Military requirements
for motorcycle operation.
Ages/Grades: Adults (Military ID not required)
Day(s): Friday - Sunday
Place: Grandview Plaza Campus - Barton County Community College
Cost: $215 per class for Kansas residents
Date(s): Five classes held during spring semester beginning with April
13 - 15 and ending with May 18 - 20. Contact Karla Givens (785-238-8500)
for further details.
Registration deadline: Contact Karla Givens (785-238-8500) for further
details.
Sponsored by: Barton County Community College
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. 721, for more information and to enroll
in the next training session.
Population Served: Adults
Agency Hours: Classes offered monthly. Days and times vary.
Location: Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Fees: Fees start at $99 and include Segment I. Segment II-Behind-the-Wheel
Driving is additional depending upon license type.
Service Providers: Cloud County Community College-Geary County
Campus
Contact Person: Email arankin@cloud.edu
or call 785-238-8010, ext. 721 for more class and registration information.
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.
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MSF BASIC RIDER COURSES
Those who choose to take a rider education course greatly reduce the likelihood
and severity of being involved in a motorcycle accident. What you do before
you start a trip goes a long way toward determining whether or not you'll
get where you want to go safely - wearing the right gear, becoming familiar
with the motorcycle, checking the motorcycle equipment, knowing the traffic
laws, and being a responsible rider. This course covers all of the preparation
work and provides on-the-bike instructional driving. The training is Motorcycle
Safety Foundation (MSF) approved. Upon completion, participants will receive
their MSF Safety Certificate as well as their Kansas DE-99. Classes are
held in Junction City and we provide the motorcycles!
Ages/Grades: Adults
Day(s): Thursday or Friday evening plus all day on Saturday and
Sunday
Place: Geary County Campus - Cloud County Community College
Cost: $230
Date(s): Class held approximately every other week. Email arankin@cloud.edu
or call 785-238-8010, ext. 721 for upcoming dates.
Registration deadline: Ongoing
Sponsored by: Geary County Campus - Cloud County Community College
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.
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 courses 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: $25.00 per course
Dates: Ongoing
Registration deadline: Open enrollment
Contact Person: Contact Jodie White at 223-6691 for additional
information
ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH MANGO LANGUAGES
The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library subscribes to Mango Languages, a language-learning
database that combines real life situations and audio from native speakers
with simple, clear instructions. The courses are available in two versions.
Mango Basic teaches every day greetings, gratitudes, goodbyes and helpful
phrases in a short period of time and is designed to appeal to the beginner.
Its courses require only two to five hours of time to complete and include
thirty-four foreign languages and fifteen ESL courses. Mango Complete
offers one hundred lesson courses that are designed to provide a deep
understanding of a language and its culture and which are available in
thirty-one foreign languages and fourteen ESL classes. To learn more about
Mango visit the library web site at www.jclib.org
and click on the Mango Languages link. Those who would like a one-on-one
guided tour with a member of the Reference staff can call 238-4311 or
send an email to reference@jclib.org
to make an appointment.
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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: $20.00 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 7264, Normandy Drive
Fees: $20.00 annual fee
Dates: Open enrollment
Registration deadline: None
Contact Person: Call the Fort Riley Learning Center at 239-1833
or Jodie White at the Geary County Learning Center at 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 bartonline.org
for registration information.
Service Provider: Barton County Community College
Barton
Army Cycle 2 schedule
Barton
Army Cycle 3 schedule
Leadership
Skills Enhancement Courses (LSEC) Army Cycle 2 schedule
The Barton,
Cloud, and Southwestern Fall 2011 class schedules are .pfd files. Click
on icon if you need to download Adobe Reader to access the schedules.

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 website at www.cloud.edu
Contact Person: Jeanette Gregory, Outreach Advisor; 238-8010, ext.
750
Cloud
County Geary Campus Spring 2012 schedule
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Online Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, & Certificate
Programs
On Ground Courses Offered at Fort Riley, One Night a Week
You have a lot of options when it comes to going back
to school, but none are quite like Southwestern College Professional Studies.
At Southwestern College, our focus is on you and your success.
Southwestern College is a regionally accredited institution
that offers six and twelve week undergraduate, graduate, and certificate
programs both on ground one night a week and completely online. We can
help you coordinate funding through military TA, GI Bill, federal financial
aid, or even help you set up a payment plan.
With today's changing economic times, earning an education
is more important than ever. We make it easy to start at Southwestern
College Professional Studies, and part of that means giving you credit
where credit is due. We accept up to 64 credit hours from any accredited
institution and your military training can also count toward any bachelor's
degree program.
There is no application fee and classes start every 6 weeks.
Visit us online today at www.southwesterncollege.org/LIFE
for more information. Stop putting off your future and get your degree
on track now!
Fort Riley
Building 215, 2nd Floor, Custer Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442-1101
Phone: 785.784.9930
Fax: 785.239.6793
Contact: Danette Buckley
www.southwesterncollege.org/LIFE
E-mail: info@southwesterncollege.org
Education
Course Offerings - Ft. Riley - Spring 2012
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 Professional
Studies may be a great option for YOU. Today, Southwestern College Professional
Studies 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 our website at http://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!
Southwestern College also offers these 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
Education - Secondary Licensure
Elementary Education
General Studies
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Development
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Operations Management
Pastoral Studies
Psychology
Security Management
Strategic Leadership
Youth Ministry
Master's Degrees
Master of Accountancy
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 Arts in Theological Studies
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 www.southwesterncollege.org/LIFE.
Wondering if online courses are right for you? Check out our website for
some quick and easy online assessment tools - http://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 Central Texas
College, 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: Monday 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 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. 721 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: Email arankin@cloud.edu
or call , 238-8010, ext. 721 for more class and registration information.
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Join Cloud's spring EMT Class! The Emergency Medical Technician course
is required for persons involved in providing emergency care. It includes
care of patient prior to transport, control of the accident scene, preparation
for transport, transport and care of the patient en route to a hospital
emergency department, communications, reporting, record keeping, and vehicle
care. It will provide the participant with the preparation necessary for
testing for certification and practice as an EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
in the State of Kansas. Grant or scholarship assistance may be available.
An installment payment plan is available. Please email arankin@cloud.edu
or call 785-238-8010, ext 721 for details.
Population Served: Adults
Agency Hours: Classes begin February 6
Location: Cloud County Community College-Geary
County Campus
Fees: $1,221 with text (approximate)
Sponsored by: Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
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. 721 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: Cloud County Community College-Geary County Campus
Fees: Depends on training
Service Provider: Cloud County Community College
Contact Person: Email arankin@cloud.edu,
238-8010, ext. 721
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.
Service provider: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
TEST PREPARATION @ GCLC
The Geary County Learning Center offers preparation assistance for the
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and the LearnKey tests
for Medical Terminology, Billing & Coding and Modern Automotive Service
Technician Course.
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.
This volunteer
form is a .pfd file. Click on icon if you need to download Adobe Reader
to access form.
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