Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE), General Education Diploma (GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) , External Diploma Program (EDP)
Student Support Services
Student Support Services assists students to achieve their educational goals. Examples of these services are academic learning support, referral, and career advising for Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE), GED, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students attending CCBC literacy classes. For more information, 443-840-3428 or email jwalsh@ccbcmd.edu.
External Diploma Program
The External Diploma Program is another choice for an adult eighteen years or older to earn a high school diploma. It is designed for adults who are competent in basic reading and math, self-directed and mature, interested in confidentiality, practical and highly skilled, concerned with flexibility because of job and family commitments, and possibly uncomfortable with timed testing. The program requires the demonstration of sixty-five generalized skills and one vocational skill in order to earn a Maryland State high school diploma. The External Diploma Program is located on the CCBC Essex Campus and the CCBC Catonsville Campus. To make an appointment, please call 443-840-1284.
Workplace Literacy Skills
Workplace skills generally refer to the basic skills needed by an employee to understand written and verbal communication. These include reading, writing, math, communication and problem solving. Studies estimate between 25 to 40 percent of the current workforce lack the basic skills to understand written or verbal communications. This workplace illiteracy costs U.S. businesses an estimated $225 billion a year in lost productivity.
The Community College of Baltimore County believes educated employees are both valuable assets to the employer and more productive and stable members of society. Addressing both workplace goals and employee needs, the college's Workplace Literacy Program can help your employees to:
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Enhance their ability to read, write and speak English
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Develop computing and problem-solving skills to the proficiency level needed to function on the job and in society
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Achieve goals and develop their knowledge and potential
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CCBC's Workplace Literacy Program offers:
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A thorough organizational review along with basic skills task analysis provides the necessary data from which to customize your program.
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Successful workplace education programs are tailored to individual, organization and job-related needs. CCBC employs a variety of adult learning theories and principles to customize the program that is right for you.
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Participants in the program are assured of confidentiality at all times. They may choose to take just one or two courses or earn a high school diploma through our External Diploma or GED programs.
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These courses are given with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing to improve communications at the worksite.
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Courses are offered at our facilities, at your business site, or at a place of your choosing, and can be customized to fit your schedule.
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Our experienced instructors are skilled in working with adult learners and have a proven track record of providing quality workplace learning programs.
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Workplace skills training is an investment. CCBC provides affordable, customized training that will help to increase the productivity and loyalty of your workers.
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Business and Industry can arrange on-site classes to provide employee training and review in reading, writing, math, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. For specific information about Workplace Literacy contact Janet Hale at 443-840-3431 or e-mail jhale@ccbcmd.edu
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