ADULT
EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION Santa Fe College Adult Education provides…
• A supportive, nurturing environment with lots of teacher attention • Classes that start where you are now and help you get to the next level • Many choices for many classes that prepare you for real jobs • Inclusion and belonging – with classes that meet the needs of all
The goal of SF’s Adult Education program is to help you develop basic skills that you can use to obtain employment and enable your success in college, the community and the workplace. Adult Education programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED® Preparation, Adult Education Pathways, College and Career Readiness, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Project SAINT. In addition to academic offerings, you are able to earn marketable credentials including CPR/First Aid, SafeStaff® Foodhandler, DCF 40-hour Child Care certification* and Certified Nursing Assistant.* Fees: Classes cost $30 per semester. *You must meet the entry requirements for the SF Adult Education program to be enrolled in any of the programs listed above. Not all programs are offered every semester, and some have an additional cost.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) If you want to improve your skills, prepare for the GED®, and get training to prepare you for further education and careers, the Santa Fe College Adult Education program is for you. Work in a classroom, online, or in an individualized learning lab staffed by trained, caring instructors. Take advantage of career preparation classes, individual assistance and workshops all designed to help you prepare for your next steps.
GED® PREPARATION After you refresh your Adult Basic Education skills, begin preparing for the GED®. You will get the opportunity to take GED® Ready tests, practice using the GED® calculator, and study targeted GED® skills. When you and your instructors think you are ready, you can sign up at ged.com to schedule your official GED® test. When you pass the GED® tests, you will earn a State of Florida high school diploma, which will enable you to pursue postsecondary education and advance in the job market.
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ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) Would you like to improve your English language skills to help you find jobs, continue your education, help your children in school, or get more involved in your community? Our goal is to help you succeed in your life in the United States. We offer many different levels of English classes. We have classes for students who are just learning to read, students who are preparing to start college and students who are applying for jobs. At each level you will practice speaking/listening, reading, grammar and writing skills. Additional Classes To promote learning, you can take many other classes in addition to your ESOL class. Examples of other classes include:
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• Burlington English Lab • College and Career Readiness Review Classes (CCR) • Conversation Practice • Computer and Keyboarding Classes • Workplace Readiness, Job Search and Planning for the Future • Civics/Citizenship Classes
Eligibility for Classes To be eligible for our program, you must be a permanent resident, U.S. citizen or have a long-term visa or residency status. Short-term visa holders are not eligible for this program. (This includes B, F and J visa holders, but does not include au pair workers). These students may be eligible for the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program for credit-seeking students at the college or for other community ESOL classes. The EAP program is not part of the Adult Education program. Please contact the Admissions office for more information. Class Locations We offer classes on weekdays, morning and evening, at Northwest Campus and the Blount Center.
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ADULT EDUCATION PATHWAYS* Students in any of the Adult Education programs are eligible to take Adult Education Pathways classes. Some of these classes have special enrollment requirements, additional fees or they may be offered at select campus sites. Students will be given additional information on these classes in student advisement sessions.
NURSING ASSISTANT (NA) CERTIFICATION Students who qualify can participate in the Santa Fe College Nursing Assistant program while they are also enrolled in Adult Education courses. While in this program, students have the academic support of an Adult Education instructor in and out of class. Before taking the actual Santa Fe College Nursing Assistant program, students participate in an Adult Education Nursing Assistant Preparation course. The NA Preparation course provides reading, language and mathematics instruction using health science content. Students are also assisted in meeting the requirements for NA program entry, applying to support agencies to secure funding for the program, and completing the American Heart Association Basic Life Support CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) certification. Acceptance in the actual Santa Fe College NA program is based on meeting program entry requirements and securing funding. Assistance will be provided in seeking funding, but students should expect to pay some of the associated program costs.
40-HOUR CHILD CARE CERTIFICATION This course is available in-person and online. Students work on reading, writing, and computer skills while they complete each of the six required classes and prepare for the exams to meet the basic State of Florida requirements for working in a childcare center.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/BLS AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Students can work on their reading and English listening skills while they are working on CPR content. These courses are taught as part of the Nursing Assistant Preparation and 40-hour Childcare certification credential courses and as stand-alone workshops.
SAFESTAFF® FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATION These courses are taught as part of the 40-hour Childcare Certification credential course, the Horticulture/ Agriculture Entrepreneur course, and as stand-alone workshops. The SafeStaff® Foodhandler Training program helps students improve their reading skills while they earn a certification required for food service employees. This course also teaches students proper food handling for family food safety.
ARTIST ENTREPRENEUR Artistic students work on reading, language and mathematics while learning the skills to market and sell their artwork.
HORTICULTURE/AGRICULTURE ENTREPRENEUR This course teaches reading, language, and mathematics using agriculture and horticulture content. This program is for students who would like to learn the skills to grow, market, and sell agricultural products. Students go to the Grow Hub two days a week for hands-on horticulture activities.
COMPUTER/TYPING INSTRUCTION Computer and typing classes are available to students in all academic programs. These classes combine typing and computer skills with workplace readiness activities. *Some certification programs have fees in addition to the $30 Adult Education fee.
PROJECT SAINT Project SAINT stands for Student Access and INclusion Together and is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program for students with intellectual disabilities. Project SAINT students participate in a program tailored to their skills and interests or can enter two specialized programs: the Horticulture Agriculture Pathway (HAP) or the Artist Entrepreneur Pathway (AEP). Housed in the Adult Education Department at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus, SAINT students receive the part-time support of SF student mentors whether in classes, on internships, or participating in campus activities.
GET STARTED TODAY! For more information on Adult Education programs we offer, and office hours, visit sfcollege.edu/adult-education
ABE/GED Northwest Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street, Building G, Room 28, Gainesville, FL 32606 352-395-5760 Blount Center 520 NW 5th Avenue, Building DC, Room 15A, Gainesville, FL 32601 352-381-7234 Davis Center 17500 SW Archer Road, Archer, FL 32618 352-381-3707 • adulteducation@sfcollege.edu
ESOL 3000 NW 83rd Street, Building G, Room 42, Gainesville, FL 32606 352-395-5943 • adultesol@sfcollege.edu • sfcollege.edu/adult-education/esol
PROJECT SAINT 3000 NW 83rd Street, Building G, Room 33, Gainesville, FL 32606 352-381-3818 • adulteducation@sfcollege.edu • sfcollege.edu/project-saint
For bus routes that serve SF visit go-rts.com
Commitment to Equal Access and Equal Opportunity Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination. For more information, visit sfcollege.edu/eaeo or contact equity.officer@sfcollege.edu. CCS 12-2020