ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Workplace Success Certificate Program

Starts on June 15, 2018

Program Details: This noncredit program provides students with critical tools and skills to succeed in the workplace. Students will complete self-assessment and accordingly plan a career, learning current job search practices, resume preparation, interviewing skills, appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication, workplace etiquette, and management of time and stress. Students will increase their likelihood of career success by also putting together immediate and long-term actionable goals. This class will increase students’ employability and job opportunities, to help them obtain and retain jobs. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will earn a certificate of completion.

Number of hours: 48

Question:

Lossangoye, who comes from Africa with years of tennis experience under his belt, said he still was able to learn and progress as a player by playing for the team.

“Playing for a team is something that I never did before so I learned that no matter what you are, even at Pierce you’re very significant in the group. So the success of the team doesn’t only depend on the coach, me or the number 2,3,4...but the whole team,” Lossangoye said.

Lossangoye said Pierce College is the best place to start because it has opened him up to more opportunities.

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Geriatric Caregiver Certificate Program

June 11 – August 3, 2018 completion of all program requirements, students will earn a certificate of completion.

Program Details: This non-credit program prepares students to care for elderly adults in their own homes with focus on basic client needs and the skills required to meet those needs including the physical, psychological, and social challenges of the elderly person living at home. This program is designed for students pursuing an entry-level career as a caregiver. Topics covered include: nutrition needs of geriatric patients, emergency care, managing a home environment, measuring and recording vital signs, observation and documentation, and more. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will earn a certificate of completion.

Number of hours: 75