CLASS OFFERINGS FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2013 COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY GED & TRANSITION PROGRAMS

How I Can Help You? Transitions Coordinator for Adult Education Navigate the college system Explain the transition process to career and technical certificate programs and associate degrees

Enrollment Choices for Intersession May 21- June 7 Customize and Maximize your Learning Options! LAKESHORE CAMPUS ABE/GED Math Classes  Tuesday-Friday mornings 8:30-10:30  Tuesday-Thursday nights 6:00-8:00 ABE/GED Reading Classes  Tuesday-Friday mornings 10:30-12:30  Tuesday-Thursday nights 8:00-10:00 We encourage you to take more than one class.

Enrollment Choices for Intersession May 21-June 7 Customize and Maximize your Learning Options! GRAYSLAKE CAMPUS ABE/GED Math Classes  Tuesday-Friday mornings 8:30-10:30  Tuesday – Thursday nights 6:00-8:00 ABE/GED Reading Classes  Tuesday – Friday mornings 10:30-12:30  Tuesday- Thursday nights 8:00-10:00 We encourage you to take more than one class.

Grayslake Lakeshore (Waukegan) Thursday, May 9, E 125 9:00 a.m.-to 12:00p.m. or 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. or Monday, May 13 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. T326 or 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. E124 Thursday, May 9, ING 008 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. or 4:00 pm.-8:00p.m. ING 203 or Monday, May 13, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ING 008 or 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ING 008 Registration for Intersession Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills Friday, May 10, same times as above Rooms V 336 Bring your CLC ID number and the time and place of the intersession class that you want!

Summer Session, July 1- August 6 Grayslake and Lakeshore Campuses offer both day and night classes: ABE/GED Reading Classes  ABE 20-GED 20 Five levels of reading classes Math Classes  ADE 19 Five levels of math classes from beginning to GED level Writing Classes  ADE 16 Two levels of writing classes low and high GED online class  You must have a 9.0 TABE score in the D book

Summer Spanish GED Classes At the Grayslake Campus Days only: Tuesdays and Thursdays GED Reading 10:30-12:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays GED Math 12:30-2:30 Saturdays GED Reading 9-12:15 Saturdays GED Math 12:30-2:30 At the Lakeshore Campus Nights only: Tuesdays and Thursdays GED Reading 6:00-8:00 Tuesday and Thursdays GED Math 8:00-10:00

Fall ABE/GED Offerings We offer all of the same classes, but more of them! In addition there will also be: Constitution Workshops Computer classes-VST for GED Health Care Bridge New this fall! GED Academy For ABE 40 level and higher students This is an interactive computer GED class with instructor support

ESL Students Who Have Met Exit Criteria Summer Offerings: ADE 16 (Transition Classes)  Grayslake Campus, Mon/Wed, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Lakeshore Campus, Tues/Thur, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Southlake Campus, Tues/Thur, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. ABE/GED classes  If you are new to ABE/GED classes you must take a TABE placement test. Call Adult Education Testing: ELI classes ($) Contact Joyce Gatto

New GED Test New test begins in January You must have all your tests completed by early December 2013 or you will need to start all over again with the new test in Please note: Last time the GED tests changed, appointments booked very quickly the last six months. Many people were unable to complete their GEDs because testing appointments were booked.

Accelerating Opportunities Program Benefits Real job skills leading to good-paying jobs Offers you academic support while you earn a certificate and work on your GED Classes are at night at the Grayslake campus Contact Leticia Munoz-Swift

Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC) Fall 2013 Welding Begins Summer 2013 Welding Begins Summer 2013 Begins August 2013 Three semesters, one class per semester. Grayslake Campus, nights Finish July 2014 Begins this June Six classes spread over four semesters Grayslake Campus, nights Finish Fall 2014 Accelerating Opportunities Summer/Fall

Fall Health Care Bridge Classes(HCB) For students who are considering a health care profession and need to work on language and math proficiency. Program Entry Requirements: ABE/GED students must have a 7.5 on the TABE ESL students must have a 55 on the CELSA exam. (ESL students will still need to take a TABE exam.) For more information contact: Ditra Henry or Leticia Swift or

English As a Second Language (ESL) Supported Career Programs Program Benefits  Additional academic support through the ESL Support class  Assist you through the enrollment process for your first certificate  Assist you with the FAFSA and scholarship application process  Certificates are “stackable” so you can continue to add to your occupational goals Contact: Irma Fleischer at Grayslake Campus, building 4, room 418

Administrative Office Systems Classes are offered spring or fall Three certificates available  General Office (ESL supported)  Office Professional (English Language Proficiency)  Administrative Assistant (English Language Proficiency) Contact: Irma Fleischer at Grayslake Campus, building 4, room 418

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Classes are offered every spring Five certificates are available  Electrical Troubleshooting Technician (ESL supported)  Residential Air Conditioning Technician (ESL supported)  Residential Heating Technician  Commercial Refrigeration Technician  Industrial refrigeration Contact: Irma Fleischer at Grayslake Campus, building 4, room 418

Automotive Certificates Classes are offered in fall and spring  Automotive Service Specialist (ESL supported)  Automotive Electrical Specialist  Automotive Fuel Systems Specialist  Automotive Oil Change Specialist  Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Specialist  Automotive Transmission Specialist  Automotive Brakes and Suspension Specialist Contact: Irma Fleischer at Grayslake Campus, building 4, room 418

Steps to Transitioning to Credit Classes Things you can do now: Work hard in class, stay focused and don’t let life get in the way of your educational and career goals! Create a CLC log in and student account. Check your CLC account regularly. Teachers, financial aid, the library, and admissions all use the CLC system to send you information! Explore career options by attending information sessions Click on College Credit Programshttp://

Steps to Transitioning to Credit Classes Once you have your GED: Take a copy of your GED results to admissions ASAP. Register for a New Student Orientation online at See an academic advisor to discuss your career choice. Apply for Financial Aid. Remember to attend the May GED graduation ceremony!

Financial Aid and Scholarships You must have a GED or high school diploma to apply for financial aid. Do not delay in applying for financial aid once you have your GED! Last year Adult Education GED students were awarded $9,000 in scholarship monies through the CLC Foundation.  Priority is given to students who are entering transition programs. Please contact Leticia Swift or for more information or to complete a Foundation Scholarship application.

QUESTIONS? I am always available for one-on-one appointments to discuss your educational and career goals. Leticia Swift at or