College and Career Preparation


Welcome to the College and Career Preparation Program at East Central College

The College and Career Preparation Program at East Central College is designed for adult learners who want to further their education or enhance their job skills. Whether you have just finished high school, completed your High School Equivalency (HSE), or learned English as a new language, this program is a stepping stone towards a rewarding career or higher education.

Program Highlights

  • Preparation for Higher Education and Training Programs: Improve your skills to enroll in college or training programs.
  • Improvement in Employment Skills: Learn the skills needed for better job opportunities.
  • Exam Preparation: Get help to score better on exams like ASVAB, college entrance exams, and job-related tests like WorkKeys (NCRC).
  • Assistance with Career Choices: We help you identify careers that match your interests and skills. Use resources like the Occupational Outlook HandbookMERIC, and JOBS.MO.GOV to research potential careers.
  • Volunteer Experience for Career Exploration: Consider volunteering with organizations like AmeriCorps or VolunteerMatch to gain experience and explore different career paths.

Registration


Getting Started

  • Eligibility: Students must be 17 years or older and NOT have an F-1 visa
  • Register for AEL:
  • Orientation: ALL new students are required to attend an orientation session. An introduction to our program is provided, including class requirements and information about the assessments. Orientation dates are available on the AEL home page.
  • Assessments: Students are required to take a skills assessment called Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). This helps us understand what you already know and what you need to learn.

Contact AEL

By email: ael@eastcentral.edu

By phone: 636-584-6533 or 844-ECC-4AEL (844-322-4235)

HSE Transition Scholarship


For students who have successfully completed their High School Equivalency through East Central College’s AEL program, we offer the HSE Transition Scholarship. This opportunity is designed to support your first steps into higher education by providing financial assistance for your initial college class.

  • Eligibility: You must have completed the HiSET program at East Central College within the last 12 months and be enrolling in college for the first time.
  • Benefits: A tuition waiver for a three-hour college credit class. Note that this does not cover fees, books, or certain courses.
  • Application Process: Submit your HiSET scores along with the ECC Institutional Scholarship application to apply.

Class Locations and Schedules


Franklin County

Union – East Central College, Hansen Hall, 1964 Prairie Dell Rd., Suite 270

  • Day: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Evening: Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Sullivan – The Ridge Church of Sullivan, 912 S. Hwy 185

  • Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

St. Clair – First Baptist Church, 450 E. Springfield Road

  • Monday & Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Washington – Missouri Career Center (Behind Big Lots), 1108 Washington Square

  • Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Crawford County

Cuba – First Baptist Church, 606 Myrtle Ave. (2nd floor)

  • Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Montgomery County

Montgomery City – Montgomery County Health Department (lower level), 400 Salisbury St.

  • Day: Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Evening: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Phelps County

Rolla – ECC Rolla North, 2303 North Bishop Ave. (HWY 63)

  • Day: Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Evening: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Gasconade County

Owensville – First Baptist Church, 112 W Lincoln.

  • Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.