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ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOL
from:An adult education school takes four basic forms, vocational or trade schools, community or junior colleges, traditional 4-year colleges or universities and online schools and courses. An adult education school offers courses ranging from basic math and reading skills to higher education degrees, from personal enrichment classes to guides to entrepreneurship.
Vocational and Trade Schools
Vocational and trade schools prepare the student for a job in a specific field, such as air conditioner repair, plumbing, computer repair or truck driving. But the vocational schools of today dont just stop there. A student can now get an associates degree at some vocational schools offering specialized education in fields like electronics and computer science. Some vocational schools even offer bachelor degree programs. Courses of study in a vocational or trade school can take from four weeks to four years to complete, depending on the course of study. A vocational school is often seen as a predominantly adult education school however, vocational and trade schools are a major choice for students who have not yet entered the work force.
Community Colleges
A community or junior college is an adult education school in addition to being a school for students who have not yet entered the workplace. Community colleges offer a two-year associates degree curriculum and some community colleges also offer vocational courses and certification.
In addition to offering a large selection of academic courses and a full daytime schedule, community colleges are well known for offering adult continuing education courses in basic reading, writing and math and personal enrichment courses with both night and weekend class schedules. Tuition at a community college is lower than tuition at a traditional 4-year college, which is an issue for many students.
Traditional 4-Year Colleges and Universities
The traditional 4-year college and university is increasingly changing its structure to serve as an adult education school as well as serving in its traditional role. These colleges and universities are offering an increased catalogue of evening and weekend courses geared to attract the adult student.
Online Schools and Courses
Online schools began in the early 1990s and have been increasing steadily in popularity because students are able to take courses from any computer terminal. While some online courses have a structured class time, many courses allow the student to do the work whenever it is convenient. This makes online schools a great option as an adult education school.
Online schools offer a wide variety of courses, ranging from accounting, to business administration to psychology and offer associates, bachelors and masters degree programs. Not all online schools are accredited. Students wishing to achieve a degree from an accredited school should check the schools accreditation carefully before enrolling.
Adult Community Education News
Garrard County Community Education offers new classes to public (The Danville Advocate-Messenger)
The following classes and programs are being offered by Garrard County Community Education. For more information, or to request a class, call Brenda Powers at (859) 792-1690.
Read more...Adult Education digital camera class teaches variety of skills (Vero Press Journal)
Adult and Community Education is offering a digital camera class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Students will learn a variety of skills that will make using a digital camera a joy. Visit the Adult Education office at 1426 19th St., Vero Beach, to register.
Read more...$5,000 donation to Education Foundation (The News Herald)
PBS&J is donating $5,000 to the Bay Education Foundation Inc., local coordinator of the Take Stock in Children program that provides eligible students with four-year scholarships, pairs them with adult mentors through college, and requires each student to participate in community service projects.
Read more...Adult education program making a difference (Osgood Journal)
“It’s making a difference in people’s lives,” said Tricia Johnson, Adult Education director at the Southeastern Career Center board of managers meeting on Wednesday, November 12. In her progress report, Johnson reported that the ABE/GED program covers six counties with 11 sites, including an online class.
Read more...Education/Rec Center begins construction in Agua Prieta (The Daily Dispatch)
BISBEE — Officials broke ground recently on an education/recreation center in a housing community that helps displaced families in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.
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