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PARAPROFESSIONAL & SUBSTITUTE PREPARATION COURSE
START YOUR PATH TO THE CLASSROOM NOW!
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Our Integrated Education and Training program is designed to help you build the academic skills, confidence, and real-world experience needed to succeed in today’s classrooms.
Program Details
- Length: 5 weeks
- Schedule: Two days or evenings per week
What You’ll Gain
- Preparation for the ParaPro Assessment to help you meet paraprofessional certification requirements
- Confidence and practical skills for substitute teaching, so you can step into any classroom with ease
- Stronger reading, writing, and math abilities to support student learning and your own academic growth
- Readiness for college entrance exams and continued education opportunities
- Real-world classroom strategies you can use right away
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring educators ready to begin their teaching journey
- Aides or paraprofessionals preparing for certification
- New or current substitute teachers looking to build confidence and skills
- Anyone interested in working in education and making a difference in their community
IT STARTS WITH YOU! MAKE AN IMPACT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.
Secure your spot and begin your path toward a career in education.
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VIRTUAL ASVAB PREPARATION COURSE
BUILD YOUR SKILLS. IMPROVE YOUR SCORE. EXPAND YOUR FUTURE.
Get ready to succeed on the ASVAB with our free, supportive 6-week course designed to help you improve your scores and reach your goals. Whether you’re taking the test for the first time or working to raise your current scores, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence you need to perform your best.
What Is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude test used by the U.S. military to measure your abilities and predict success in military careers.
Your score helps determine:
- Eligibility for enlistment
- Military job qualifications (MOS/ratings)
- Opportunities for advancement and promotion
Program Details
- Length: 6 weeks
- Schedule: Meet virtually on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-8 PM
- Cost: None because we are grant funded
This course is specifically designed to help you improve your AFQT and GT scores, which are critical for military entry, job selection, and advancement opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
Our experienced instructors provide targeted, high-quality instruction in key ASVAB areas:
- Word Knowledge
- Paragraph Comprehension
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Math Knowledge
You’ll also build essential test-taking strategies, confidence, and academic skills to help you succeed.
Who Should Enroll?
- Individuals planning to join the military who need a qualifying score
- Test-takers who want to improve their AFQT or GT scores
- Active-duty service members seeking advancement opportunities
YOUR FUTURE STARTS WITH YOUR SCORE. TAKE THE NEXT STEP AND GIVE YOURSELF EVERY ADVANTAGE.
Secure your spot and begin your path toward military and career succes!
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C.O.S.T. PROGRAM
Having experience in technology is an essential requirement for many continuing education programs and jobs. We can help you learn or refine your computer and customer service skills with our free** C.O.S.T. Program.
WHAT IS C.O.S.T.?
This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in retail or service industries. The program introduces students to computer hardware/software; focuses on effective communication and customer service skills; and covers basic financial transactions.
Prepare for certifications in:
- NRF Customer Service & Sales
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
C.O.S.T Program note: 90% attendance is required.
**Most of our learners can take this course completely free. Our partners MACC and Richland County Job & Family Services provide free grants to cover the cost of this course. The cost is also covered if you are TANF eligible.
