{"id":1255,"date":"2023-12-12T16:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/?page_id=1255"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:14:25","slug":"college-and-career-preparation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/college-and-career-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"College and Career Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ael-content ul {\n\tpadding-left:20px;\n}\n.ael-content ul ul {\n\tmargin-top:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong style=\"color:var(--true-blue);\">Welcome to the College and Career Preparation Program at 麻豆社<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The College and Career Preparation Program at 麻豆社 is designed for adult learners who want to further their education or enhance their job skills. Whether you have just finished high school, completed your High School Equivalency (HSE), or learned English as a new language, this program is a stepping stone towards a rewarding career or higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"computer-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workplace Computer Skills for Business and Office Career Pathways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace Computer Skills is a 6-week course that teaches the skills employers expect: email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, searching and staying safe online, and teamwork tools like Google Docs. You&#8217;ll practice hands-on with an instructor beside you, and finish with an industry certificate to add to your resume. No computer experience needed.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\">Register for the Workplace Computer Skills Course<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>麻豆社 Training Center,<\/strong> 350 Audrey Lane, <strong>Union<\/strong>, Classroom 111<br><em>Tuesdays and Thursdays<\/em><br><strong>November 3-December 17, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Evening Class:<\/strong> <strong>5:00 PM -8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"education\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education Pathway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">麻豆社 is offering substitute teacher-paraprofessional training class to adults who already have their high school diploma or equivalent at Rolla and Union campus locations. This program is designed to provide <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">job-seeking<\/span> or current employees with training to work in a K12 classroom as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. Must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/blog\/ecc-launches-education-apprenticeship-to-strengthen-local-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the 麻豆社 press release<\/a> for more information.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for the Substitute Teacher-Paraprofessional Course.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rolla: First United Methodist Church<\/strong>, Room 304 (second floor), 803 N Main St<br><strong>Union: 麻豆社<\/strong>, 1964 Prairie Dell Rd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>Dates<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>Days<\/strong>:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Union AM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jan. 19-March 11<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8:30 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday\/Thursday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Union PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Jan. 19-March 11<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday\/Thursday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rolla AM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Jan. 19-March 11<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday\/Thursday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rolla PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jan. 20-March 24<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monday\/Wednesday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"NCCER\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">NCCER Construction Core Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">麻豆社 and COABE have partnered with NCCER and LOWE&#8217;S Foundation to offer training in carpentry and construction. This course is designed to prepare you for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, basic rigging, construction drawings, and employability skills. The goal of our fast track program is to recruit the high number of unemployed Americans into the construction industry and provide them with training, credentials and jobs that lead to high demand, sustainable careers. Must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States, and not enrolled in high school. <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register for NCCER Construction Core Certification.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>麻豆社 Training Center,<\/strong> 350 Audrey Lane, <strong>Union<\/strong>, Classroom 112<br><em>Tuesdays and Thursdays<\/em><br><strong>January 19-April 1, 2027<\/strong><br><strong>Day Class:<\/strong> <strong>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM<\/strong><br><strong>Evening Class:<\/strong> <strong>5:00 PM -8:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"healthcare\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Care Careers Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AEL Program is partnered with the 麻豆社 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/cwd\/health-care-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Workforce Development<\/a> to offer Health Care Careers Training. Short-Term Health Care Careers focus on specific jobs in the healthcare industry that provide students with a thorough understanding of the skills they will need to be successful. 麻豆社 has two short-term programs, Certified Nurses Assistant and Certified Medication Technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Certified Nurse Assistant<\/span><\/strong><br><em>Mondays and Wednesdays<\/em><br><strong>November 2, 2026-February 17, 2027: 10:00 AM &#8211; 2:30 PM<\/strong><br><strong>March 22-June 30, 2027: 2:30 PM &#8211; 6:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Certified Medication Technician<\/span><\/strong><br><em>Tuesdays and Thursdays<\/em>: 9:00 AM &#8211; 3:30 PM<br><strong>September 1 &#8211; December 3, 2026<br>January 19 &#8211; April 15, 2027<br>April 20 &#8211; June 29, 2027<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to register, call or email<br><strong>Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator<\/strong><br>Phone: 636-584-6531<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu\">terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation for Higher Education and Training Programs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Improve your skills to enroll in college or training programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improvement in Employment Skills:<\/strong>&nbsp;Learn the skills needed for better job opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exam Preparation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get help to score better on exams like TEAS\/HESI, ASVAB, college entrance exams, and job-related tests like WorkKeys (NCRC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assistance with Career Choices:<\/strong>&nbsp;We help you identify careers that match your interests and skills. Use resources like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/meric.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MERIC<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOBS.MO.GOV<\/a>&nbsp;to research potential careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteer Experience for Career Exploration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consider volunteering with organizations like&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ecaliteracy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East Central Area Literacy Council<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americorps.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AmeriCorps<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VolunteerMatch<\/a>&nbsp;to gain experience and explore different career paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;Students must be 17 years or older, not enrolled in high school, and NOT have an F-1 visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register for AEL:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-322-4235<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email: ael@eastcentral.edu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Orientation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orientation:<\/strong>&nbsp;ALL new students are required to attend an orientation session. An introduction to our program is provided, including class requirements and information about the assessments. Orientation dates are available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\">Register Today<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessments:<\/strong>&nbsp;Students are required to take a skills assessment called&nbsp;<strong>Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)<\/strong>. This helps us understand what you already know and what you need to learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact AEL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By email:<\/strong>&nbsp;ael@eastcentral.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;636-584-6533 or 844-麻豆社-4AEL (844-322-4235)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eastcentral.edu\/ael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule your orientation for AEL.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HSE Transition Scholarship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students who have successfully completed their High School Equivalency through 麻豆社\u2019s AEL program, we offer the HSE Transition Scholarship. This opportunity is designed to support your first steps into higher education by providing financial assistance for your initial college class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;You must have completed the HiSET program at 麻豆社 within the last 12 months and be enrolling in college for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>&nbsp;A tuition waiver for a three-hour college credit class. 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