Adult Education

The Adult Education Program at Wallace State Community College provides free literacy services and basic skills instruction in reading, writing, math, English language competency, and GED Test preparation. Adult education classes provide an opportunity for adult learners committed to improving their academic and life skills.

Phone: Phone: 256.352.8078

Email: Email: adulteducation@wallacestate.edu Additionally, Wallace State Community College provides a vast array of programs and services for adult students in need of employment training, workforce training and education for career advancement. In many cases, these programs have been designed for special populations, including educationally and economically disadvantaged adults, individuals with disabilities, dislocated workers, single parents, and displaced homemakers. Lessons are based on individual student need and may range from one-on-one tutoring to group instruction. Services offered include:

• Academic Assessment: Academic Assessment: All adult education students will be administered a nationally recognized standardized assessment to determine academic strengths and weaknesses. Results will also be used by the teacher to develop the student's individualized instructional plan. • Adult Basic Education Classes: Adult Basic Education Classes: Reading, writing, and computing mathematically for learners functioning at or below the 8.9 grade equivalency. • Transition Programs: Transition Programs: Instruction specifically designed to prepare adult learners to enter postsecondary education, higher education, training programs, and/or to improve their employability. • GED Preparation Classes: GED Preparation Classes: Reading, writing, computing mathematically, social studies, science, literature, and the arts for learners functioning at the 9.0 –12.9 grade equivalency to prepare them to earn the State of Alabama High School Equivalency

Diploma. • College Preparatory Classes: College Preparatory Classes: Remedial instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and computing mathematically that is designed to prepare learners who are high school graduates, but performing below the 12.9 grade equivalency. • Workplace Education: Workplace Education: Workplace education programs shall provide the opportunity to build the capacity for the teaching of literacy skills in the technologically sophisticated workplace. • English Literacy/Civics Education Classes: English Literacy/Civics Education Classes: Classes providing integrated English literacy and civics education services to immigrants and other limited-

English proficient populations so that they may effectively participate in the education, work, and civic opportunities of this country. Online classes are available, as well as day and evening classes taught at Wallace State’s campuses in Hanceville and Oneonta and at various locations in the communities the College serves. For more information please visit wallacestate.edu/adult-education.

CENTER FOR CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Center for Career and Workforce Development

Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development offers a variety of ways that community and business & industry participants can achieve new skills and quickly build knowledge to enter a new career opportunity. Program concentrations of The Center for Career and Workforce Development include Community Education (CommEd), Continuing Education (CE), Corporate Training (CT), and Training for Business and Industry (TBI). This department works to provide essential skills training, job preparedness activities, shortterm, and customized job training for the community and industry clients. Director: Director: Jamie Blackmon

Phone: Phone: 256.352.8461

Email: Email: jamie.blackmon@wallacestate.edu Community Education

The goal of Community Education is to provide primarily non-credit educational experiences for personal enrichment and holistic learning options. Some community education courses that are offered at Wallace State include but are not limited to Cake Decorating, Weight Training Basics, Genealogy, English as a Second Language, various Agriculture/Horticulture classes, and online Intro to American Sign Language. Continuing Education

Wallace State offers continuing education courses for several professions and skills in fields such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Small Farmer Training, and Forklift Operator Training. Customized Corporate Training

Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development offers customized workforce development and employee training services. This department provides business-consulting services, training needs assessments, customized employee training, and employee skills assessments for businesses and industries.

Wallace State can also create customized courses to meet the needs of employees of agencies, businesses, and industries.

Topics offered have included but are not limited to Basic Blueprint Reading, Basic Machining Calculations, Introduction to Metrology, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Total Quality Management, ISO 9000, Gap Analysis, Continuous Process Improvement, numerous Software Applications, and Management Techniques. Training programs are developed and tailored to meet client needs. Qualified instructors have years of professional experience in the field and provide training using the latest information and technology. Services may be offered on-site or at Wallace State.

Training for Business & Industry

The Center for Career and Workforce Development’s Training for Business & Industry (TFBI) offers short-term programs that match participants with high-demand, high wage career opportunities. These courses can be completed in a few days, weeks or months. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have the skills necessary to obtain a new career or seek additional responsibility in a current job. TFBI courses include Phlebotomy Technician, Commercial Driver’s License Training, Ready to Work, Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC), Certified Production Technician (CPT) – Classroom Training, Certified Production Technician (CPT), Certified Logistics Technician (CLT), ServSafe® Test-Prep & Certification, Small Farmer Training, Forklift Operator Training, and OSHA 10.

Center for Career and Workforce Development Policies

Registration

Early enrollment is encouraged to ensure space availability. The following registration and withdrawal procedures will guide you through the enrollment process for continuing education courses. To provide educational experiences for the community and meet the training needs of businesses and individuals in our service area, Wallace State offers many open enrollment courses. Be sure to note specific dates, times, and locations. You may register by contacting Ashley Baker at 256.352.8386 or at ashley.baker@adjunct.wallacestate.edu

Admission

Admission to the several programs offered by the Center for Career and Workforce Development varies based on requirements set forth by the department and partnership with business and industry standards. Providing highly qualified candidates to

Payment of Fees or Tuition

Visa) payment may be made at the Cashier’s Office on the Mezzanine Level of the John Bailey Center. Checks should be made payable to Wallace State Community College. Online payment of courses may be made at www.wallacestate.edu/mywallacestate. Course fees are subject to change.

Employee Discount

Employees of Wallace State Community College enjoy a 25% discount on classes offered by the Center of Career & Workforce Development.

Course Cancellations

Each course is arranged to ensure sufficient enrollment to cover the cost of instruction and materials. If low enrollment occurs, participants will be notified of cancellation 48 hours prior to the beginning of a course. The Center for Career and Workforce Development apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Withdrawal & Refund

All withdrawals from a course(s) must be made in writing via email to ashley.baker@adjunct.wallacestate.edu In order to receive a 100% refund, notification of withdrawal is required before the first day of class. Students must contact The Center for Career and Workforce Development before the first day of class to officially withdraw from a course. Wallace State Community College does not issue cash refunds. Refunds will be mailed. A student who withdraws after the class begins will not be issued a refund. Failure to attend a class does not constitute a withdrawal and students will still be responsible for any charge their account has incurred.

Students who have utilized Financial Aid (i.e., WIOA Funding, WS Future Foundation Scholarships) – are responsible for ensuring that policies are met by the respective Financial Aid organization.

Academic Honesty Policy

The Center for Career & Workforce Development follows the Academic Honesty Policy and Student Code of Conduct set forth by Wallace State Community College. Furthermore, any complaints or grievances expressed by program participants will be subject to standard procedures established by the college.

Grades & Certificates

Grades are administered based on a class by class basis. Certificates are awarded for specific courses denoting contact hours and the competencies met in the completed course. To receive a program certificate, a participant must meet attendance requirements set by each program. If a business, industry, or organization has a particular topic of interest that you would like to be offered by the Center for Career and Workforce Development, please contact us 256.352.8386 or ashley.baker@adjunct.wallacestate.edu Center for Career and Workforce Development PO Box 2000, Hanceville, AL. 35077 Telephone: 256.352.8386 Email: ashley.baker@adjunct.wallacestate.edu