AEL for Businesses
How the Adult Education and Literacy Program Can Help Your Business
In today’s complex, technology-based workplaces, bridging the gap between workforce capabilities and business needs is crucial. The East Central College Adult Education and Literacy Program is a vital, free resource that enhances workforce skills, addressing issues like low literacy that can impact safety, productivity, and team function. This program plays a key role in enabling businesses to compete globally by elevating employee education and training levels.
Programs
The East Central College Adult Education and Literacy Program offers a variety of programs designed to meet diverse educational and workforce development needs. From high school equivalency to advanced language and college preparation, these programs are tailored to enhance the skill sets of employees and support business growth.
- High School Equivalency: Classes at no cost, improving employee skills in math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. Tailored to help students pass the HiSET exam. Read more about High School Equivalency.
- English Language Classes: Assisting foreign-born employees in improving their communication skills, crucial for workplace success. Prepares students for citizenship tests, the workplace, and daily living. Read more about English Language Classes through AEL.
- College and Career Preparation: Preparing workers for college entrance exams or job-related testing like WorkKeys (NCRC), focusing on specific skills needed to score higher on academic tests. Read more about College and Career Preparation through AEL.
- Workforce Training: Enhancing workforce skills in cooperation with East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development, offering job training opportunities like Certified Nursing Assistant, Introduction to MIG Welding, and Microsoft Office. Read more about Workforce Training below.
Workforce Training Details
The Workforce Training programs offered by the Adult Education and Literacy Program provide targeted, practical training to enhance your employees’ skills in key areas, directly benefiting your business operations.
Career Training Options
Education Pre-apprenticeship
East Central College is offering substitute teacher-paraprofessional training class free to adults who already have their high school diploma or equivalent at Rolla and Union campus locations as a part of the MoSEPWork Consortium. The pre-apprenticeship program is designed to provide job-seeking or current employees with training to work in a K12 classroom as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. The benefits of the pre-apprenticeship course include support for students to pay up to $500 per student related to obtaining DESE certification. Students are then eligible for the registered apprenticeship program. Read the ECC press release for more information.
NCCER Construction Core Certification
East Central College and COABE have partnered with NCCER and LOWE’S Foundation to offer training in carpentry and construction. This course is designed to prepare you for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, basic rigging, construction drawings, and employability skills. The goal of our fast track program is to recruit the high number of unemployed Americans into the construction industry and provide them with training, credentials and jobs that lead to high demand, sustainable careers.
Health Care Careers Certification
The AEL Program is partnered with the East Central College Center for Workforce Development to offer Health Care Careers Training. Short-Term Health Care Careers focus on specific jobs in the healthcare industry that provide students with a thorough understanding of the skills they will need to be successful. ECC has two short-term programs, Certified Nurses Assistant and Certified Medication Technician.
Digital Literacy and Information Technology Courses
NorthStar Digital Literacy Certificate and Microsoft Office training
IT Courses are available through AEL with a scholarship from Grow with Google.
Contact AEL
We want to help your business succeed!
The AEL program is staffed with caring, patient, and knowledgeable individuals who enjoy helping students reach their short-term and long-range goals. We can conduct a skills assessment and deliver instruction specific to the needs of your company.
Contact AEL by email at ael@eastcentral.edu, or by phone at 636-584-6533
844-322-4235.
