JCC Basic Education and Community Engagement/Lifelong Learning Program

Profile Adult Basic Education and Community Engagement/Lifelong Learning Program

 

JCC offers Adult Basic Education programs that are designed to provide opportunities to adults who have not completed high school and who desire to increase their educational goals. JCC goal is to improve reading, math, and language skills for entry into Adult High School, GED, college curriculum programs or simply to improve skills for personal satisfaction. The program is free and enrollment is open to individuals age 18 and older. Under special circumstances, students ages of 16- 17 may enroll in certain programs. The program provides instruction in the basic skills areas of: reading, writing, math, computing, money managing, problem-solving. 

 

The demographics of students in these programs vary in age. JCC currently have 17 year old students and students in their 70’s coming back to JCC to get their GED or just to improve their skills.

Continuing Education

Through Continuing Education courses, citizens find opportunities to retrain and update themselves for today's job market, develop leadership and civic responsibility. These programs are offered where there is community need and interest. Some courses and services are offered on a continuing basis and when there is a great demand. Other courses and programs may be initiated by request from groups, the industrial community, or other service organizations.

The Continuing Education Program offers a diversified and flexible program for those individuals who elect to attend class on a less structured basis than is required for curriculum study. The continuing education courses include self-improvement, and to meet increased job demands, plus a variety of general interest offering.

Community Programs

Arboretum Classes	Arts & Crafts
Culinary Arts	Healthy Living
Personal Finance	Computer Basics

Professional Development Courses

BioTechnology Programs	Career Training
Computer Training	Corporate Solutions
Cosmetologist CE Training	Distance Learning
Employability Skills Training	Small Business Seminars
Taxidermy	Teacher Training
Truck Driver Training	Workforce Academy

Public Health and Safety

Allied Heath & CNA

EMS Education

Personal Safety

Defensive Driving	Motorcycle Safety
Conceal Carry Handgun Training

The Adult Basic Education/Continuing Education Programs has a hugh impact on the community. Many of the students that get their GED are able to find themselves getting a good paying job in the Smithfield area. In addition, a majority of the younger students enroll in a curriculum study degree program after they receive their GED diploma. JCC does support each and every student that comes through their doors each semester. They are currently starting a new initiative program that all faculty and staff are very proud of "Agree to Degree". JCC mission is that every student reaches their GOAL when they start any program. This could be a certificate, diploma, or a degree.

I have always wanted to take photography classes at Cape Far Community College for over a year now. After visiting CFCC twice this semester, has given methe passion and eagerness to sign up during this summer or next fall.I have to give thanks to Dr. Ryder for this experience in studying Community Colleges.