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NEW! Weatherization Program — Classes are forming now for a new program certifying eligible Chester County residents to work in the expanding "green" weatherization field. Three levels of training are available as installers, crew chiefs and energy auditors. The training vouchers will be granted on a first-come, first served basis. PA CareerLink will be providing the assessment services that will determine admission into the program. Transportation will be available to the training site. Please contact Ceil or Lorraine at 610-692-2344.

Certified Nurse Assistant Program
You can have a good job in 2 months! Inquire about our 10-week course that teaches medical terminology, math, classroom and skills training as well as clinical experience. The course begins and ends with employability skill development. The course is offered approximately four times a year. Class is available only in West Chester. Contact Izabella or Gina at 610-692-2344 for details and registration or PACareerLink(R)-Chester County located in Coatesville at 610-384-9393 for information regarding eligibility and funding.

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 Phoenixville and now in Coatesville at the CareerLink. Please call to register.

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 40 week program enables students to improve and maintain literacy skills which in turn enhance job performance. The program is available in West Chester. Classes meet two evenings per week.

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. WLP 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. Achieve individualized goals such as, GED, Vocational training, college or a good job. Join a group of young people participating in an informal 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 Coatesville. Please call for information.

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.

MOUS Microsoft Office Specialist Chester County OIC is a Certiport authorized testing center for Microsoft Office 2003 Specialist Certification exams. Microsoft Office Specialist (formerly also known as MOUS) exams use "live" or real applications to provide the most authentic evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certiport's performance-based testing uses specialized examination software while simultaneously running the actual Office programs. Microsoft Office Specialist is the official Microsoft Office certification for desktop productivity. Certification is available in the programs listed below. Expert level certifications are offered for Word and Excel. Exams are available for Microsoft Office XP, and Office 2003.

• Word
• Outlook(R)
• Excel
• PowerPoint(R)

Please call the West Chester office for test availability and fees.

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