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Continuing Programs 2008-2009:

XPRESS SUCCESS presented by MoveUP In order to get a good job you need training. Find out about a new business training program in which students become professionals through classes in Computer Technology, Business Writing, Employability, Business Math and Job Search. A high school diploma is not necessary but GED prep is available. The year-long course is available in Phoenixville.

Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Training class in Phoenixville now forming!
You can have a good job in 2 months! Inquire about our 10-week course that teaches medical terminology and provides clinical and classroom training. The course begins and ends with employability skill development. The course is offered four times a year. Class is available in West Chester.

Advanced Office Technology Nine-week course in office technology and work readiness with Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam preparation. This class is offered in partnership with Immaculata University. Participants who satisfactorily complete the course will be eligible to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam in Word, receive an acceptance into the College of Lifelong Learning and 5 college credits upon matriculation into Immaculata University.

GED General Education Diploma The competition for jobs is intense. A high school diploma is a necessity. Don't be at a disadvantage! It's never too late to get ahead. We can prepare you for the General Education Diploma examination. Classes fill up quickly please call for current registration information. Classes are available in West Chester and Phoenixville.

ESL English as a Second Language Improve your English! Get a better job! Make more money! Free classes offer four levels of instruction with both day and evening times. CC-OIC teachers instruct non-native English speakers from beginner to advanced. Students with advanced English speaking ability are encouraged to enter GED and postsecondary education. Please call for class times and placement information. Classes are available in West Chester and Phoenixville. ¡Clases Inglesas Libres!

LLP Lifelong Learning Program This literacy program is specifically developed for developmentally disabled adults. This year long program enables students to improve literacy skills which in turn enhance job performance. The program is available at HandiCrafters of Thorndale and at our Phoenixville location.

WORKFORCE LITERACY is a one-on-one literacy tutoring program and is available to those Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED or ESL students needing additional educational support or flexible scheduling. This program also serves those needing preparation for specific advancement examinations, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL.) The program provides an alternative to traditional classroom instruction. CAWLP is available at the Chester County Library in Exton.

I CAN Independent Career Action Network If you don't know what to be when you grow up and everything seems like a dead-end, get a new direction for your future! Treat yourself to a new perspective and earn $150.00 - $450.00 for completing course and achieving individualized goals such as, GED, Microsoft Specialist Certification, Advanced Training, etc. Join a group of young people participating in an informal 12-week program utilizing a series of workshops that encompass life skills, job readiness and academic remediation. I CAN is open to low-income or disadvantaged out-of-school youth ages 16-21. I CAN is available in West Chester and Phoenixville.

PFI Preparing for Independence Joblessness and homelessness are two compelling problems facing many men and women in Chester County. We offer a program that has helped numerous individuals on the road to self-sufficiency. Preparing for Independence is a comprehensive employment and vocational counseling program open to those needing employment or to improve their lives through better job benefits or greater income. The program teaches employability skills and provides job search opportunities. The program is available in the West Chester office only.

To register for any of these programs, call 610-692-2344. Today!