High School Completion and Academic Support

Boost your earning potential by finishing your high school education, brushing up on your basic skills or improving your English.
 

Your future is in your hands

Now is the time to start on the road to real world success—and we're here to help. Our College Preparedness and Academic Advancement Center (CPAAC) offers:

• High school completion options
   
• Basic skills instruction and support, including outreach to dislocated workers
   
• English as a second language classes
   
• Extra support and group study for challenging classes
   
• Support for transitioning to a college degree program

Earn more with a diploma

A high school diploma can increase your income by 30 percent as well as your options for finding a job, advancing on the job or furthering your education.

We offer instruction, support and guidance to assist you in meeting your high school education completion goals. Learn more about diploma options designed to help you get that diploma and move ahead.

Options include programs such as GED (General Education Development), HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma), EDP (External Diploma Program), 5.09 (Competency-Based HSED P.I. 5.09) or HEP (High School Equivalency Program).

Build skills for career or college success

Prepare for college or a better career by building a solid foundation of basic skills such as reading, writing, math or science. Learn study skills to help you further your education, or master computer skills to help you get the job you want.

Flexible scheduling options provide classes that fit your schedule and your life. Get help completing assignments through small group, individual and online instruction.

Improve your English for better understanding

English as a second language (ESL) courses and learning labs can help you improve your communication skills in day-to-day work or classroom situations. Structured courses build your English skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

Support can make a big difference

Get extra support tackling high pressure, challenging classes through Supplemental Instruction (SI). Weekly group study sessions target the tough courses and provide opportunities to work with other students to increase your understanding.

Study skills learned in these free, regularly scheduled support sessions can carry over to all your classes and help improve your grades and your confidence.

Ensure your college success

Thinking about continuing in college? Meet with our advisors to explore careers and options for furthering your education. Get help making the transition to college. Set goals, make a plan and launch a great future!

CPAAC also offers the Individualized Technical Studies associate degree program and other opportunities and offerings.