Corporate & Continuing Education The primary purpose of GTCC’s Corporate and Continuing Education division is to provide programs with an emphasis on upgrading work skills and work-related training. The college works closely with business and industry to meet their training needs. Unlike the rest of academic instruction at GTCC, Corporate and Continuing Education has classes scheduled continuously throughout the year. If you need a class, it is probably starting soon! GTCC’s Continuing Education offerings are divided into three areas: Basic Skills, the Center for Business & Industry, and Community Service. Classes are provided at each of GTCC’s campuses and at community and business locations throughout the county.
Basic Skills Classes
Basic Skills classes offer educational opportunities to people who are out of school and are 18 years old or older. Minor students 16 or 17 years old may attend with special permission. (See admission instructions below.) Students who are younger than 16 years of age are not allowed to take Basic Skills classes. GTCC offers day and evening classes at work sites, churches, community centers, schools, libraries, and GTCC campuses.
Compensatory Education (CED) This program is for adults with intellectual disabilities or traumatic brain injury. CED classes will help students to develop, improve, or master the skills needed to function as independently as possible in the community and/or workplace. The program is free. Call ext. 4220 or 4209 in Greensboro or ext. 4129 in High Point. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ESOL is for adults whose first language in not English. Students can improve their listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading and writing skills. TOEFL preparation and citizenship classes are also available. Family Literacy classes are also offered for adults with pre-school aged children. Classes are free. Call ext. 4207, 4415 or 4238 in Greensboro or ext. 4129 in High Point. General Education Development (GED) This self-paced flexible program prepares adults who want to earn a high school equivalency diploma. GED classes prepare students to take the five-part GED exam. A GED diploma can be used to meet most college admissions and job requirements. Online classes are available. Family literacy classes are also offered for adults with pre-school aged children. There is no charge for classes, but there is a $7.50 testing fee for the GED exam. Call ext. 4220 in Greensboro or ext. 4129 in High Point. Admission to Basic Skills Classes
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Basic Education offers classes for adults who want to improve basic reading, writing, grammar and math skills. Online classes are available. Classes are free. Call ext. 4220 or 4208 in Greensboro or ext. 4129 in High Point. Adult High School (AHS) Adult High School covers the ninth grade through 12th grade curriculum. A student can complete requirements for a high school diploma through this program, which is offered in conjunction with the Guilford County Schools. All subjects are taught as computer based Instruction. There is a $35 graduation fee. Call ext. 4220 in Greensboro or ext. 4129 in High Point.
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Corporate & Continuing Education
To be admitted to the Basic Skills program, you must attend orientation, take placement tests, and complete registration. Admissions are handled at the following campus locations: •
Greensboro Campus 3505 East Wendover Avenue Building: Adult Education Center Greensboro, NC 27405 336-334-4822, extension 4220
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High Point Campus 901 South Main Street Building H3 High Point, NC 27260 336-454-1126, extension 4129