Center for Adult and Workforce Education
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The Center for Adult and Workforce Education serves the community by offering short-term career and technical training along with a high school equivalency pathway. We aim to provide thorough but efficient educational coursework leading to employment into competitive industries quickly. Our career certificate credentials are stackable and transferrable to associate degree programs so graduating students can decide to continue their education and further expand their employment opportunities. We also offer GED® Prep classes to help prepare students looking to earn a high school diploma through the GED® exam.
Our high-quality programs help students reach personal, educational and professional goals, and are scheduled to accommodate busy work and home lives.
Workforce Jumpstart - Get $$$ for Education
Are you interested in pursuing an in-demand trade while working towards your GED® ? As part of our Workforce Jumpstart initiative, Duke Energy is providing grant funding for our adult education students to help them get a head start on their careers. Participating students will have a significant portion of their tuition, fees and books paid for as they begin their pursuit of a trade. Fast-track programs include:
Programs and Credentials Offered
High School Diploma
Career Certificate
- Automotive Fundamentals
- Building Trade Technologies
- Construction Apprenticeship - Fire Sprinkler System Technology
Fast Track Career Certificate
- Electrician Helper
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology I (HVAC/R)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology II (HVAC/R)
- Plumbing Technologies
- Welding Technologies
- Fast Track Programs Website