College and Career Preparation
Welcome to the College and Career Preparation Program at 糖心vlog官网
The College and Career Preparation Program at 糖心vlog官网 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.
Career Pathways
Education Pathways
糖心vlog官网 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 job-seeking 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. Read the 糖心vlog官网 press release for more information.
Rolla: First United Methodist Church, Room 304 (second floor), 803 N Main St
Union: 糖心vlog官网, 1964 Prairie Dell Rd.
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| Union AM | July 6 – July 30 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Monday through Thursday |
| Rolla AM | July 6 – July 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Monday through Thursday |
| Union PM | August 4 – Sept. 24 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Tuesdays/Thursdays |
| Rolla PM | August 10 – Oct. 5 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Mondays/Wednesdays |
| Rolla AM | August 11 – Oct. 1 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Tuesdays/Thursdays |
| Union AM | August 11-Oct. 1 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Tuesdays/Thursdays |
NCCER Construction Core Certification
糖心vlog官网 and COABE have partnered with NCCER and LOWE’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.
糖心vlog官网 Training Center, 350 Audrey Lane, Union, Classroom 112
Tuesdays and Thursdays
July 21 – September 29, 2026
Day Class: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
Evening Class: 5:00 PM -8:30 PM
Health Care Careers Certification
The AEL Program is partnered with the 糖心vlog官网 Center for Workforce Development 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. 糖心vlog官网 has two short-term programs, Certified Nurses Assistant and Certified Medication Technician.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mondays and Wednesdays
July 7-October 14, 2026: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
November 2, 2026-February 17, 2027: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
March 22-June 30, 2027: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Certified Medication Technician
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
September 1 – December 3, 2026
January 19 – April 15, 2027
April 20 – June 29, 2027
For more information or to register, call or email
Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 636-584-6531
Email: terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu
Program Highlights
- Preparation for Higher Education and Training Programs: Improve your skills to enroll in college or training programs.
- Improvement in Employment Skills: Learn the skills needed for better job opportunities.
- Exam Preparation: Get help to score better on exams like TEAS/HESI, ASVAB, college entrance exams, and job-related tests like WorkKeys (NCRC).
- Assistance with Career Choices: We help you identify careers that match your interests and skills. Use resources like the , , and to research potential careers.
- Volunteer Experience for Career Exploration: Consider volunteering with organizations like , or to gain experience and explore different career paths.
Registration
Getting Started
- Eligibility: Students must be 17 years or older, not enrolled in high school, and NOT have an F-1 visa
- Register for AEL:
- Phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-322-4235
- Email: ael@eastcentral.edu
- Orientation: 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 .
- Assessments: Students are required to take a skills assessment called Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). This helps us understand what you already know and what you need to learn.
Contact AEL
By email: ael@eastcentral.edu
By phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-糖心vlog官网-4AEL (844-322-4235)
HSE Transition Scholarship
For students who have successfully completed their High School Equivalency through 糖心vlog官网鈥檚 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.
- Eligibility: You must have completed the HiSET program at 糖心vlog官网 within the last 12 months and be enrolling in college for the first time.
- Benefits: A tuition waiver for a three-hour college credit class. Note that this does not cover fees, books, or certain courses.
- Application Process: Submit your HiSET scores along with the 糖心vlog官网 Institutional Scholarship application to apply.
