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www.cecilcc.edu 170 Family Education Center (FEC) The Family Education Center, a program of Cecil Community College, is one of Marylands Family Support Centers affiliated with Friends of the Family, Early Head Start and the Judy Center. In addition, the FEC is a licensed childcare center that accepts private pay and purchase of care. The center strives to strengthen and empower families to lead productive lives by offering the following programs in addition to child care: parenting education, prenatal education, nutrition education, ABE/GED classes, job readiness training, in home services, and computer training. The center also provides assistance to families with children who have special needs. Adult Literacy/GED Program All Adult Literacy courses are offered day and evening, are focused on individual needs, and are self-paced. Adult Basic Education assists students in their reading, writing, and math skills, which includes life skills and computer-assisted instruction. General Educational Development prepares students for the state examination to earn a high school diploma, which is a key to employment opportunities, advancement, further education, and financial rewards. Project Literacy offers one-on-one tutoring to help teach adult basic reading and writing skills. Each student works privately and confidentially with a volunteer tutor. English as a Second Language (ESOL) assists non-native students in improving their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Business Training Resource Center (BTRC) As the training division of Cecil Community College, the BTRC provides innovative and targeted programs benefiting employers by helping to build a better-trained and more flexible workforce. Cecil Community College has served the business community for over 30 years and is recognized as a provider of high-quality, cost-effective training in the areas of leadership and employee development, as well as technical, job-specific workplace skills. Training may be provided at the Colleges two convenient locations or at the employers location. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) A Maryland SBDC satellite office is located at the Elkton Station facility. A counselor is available to individuals seeking management or technical assistance with establishing or managing a small business. In addition to individual counseling, seminars and courses are regularly scheduled to benefit aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Workforce and Professional Development For individuals seeking to gain new skills or take their current skills to a new level, there are Continuing Education non-credit training programs available in a number of areas. These programs are designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment, re-train workers to meet the needs of a changing workplace, and provide training for those seeking to update their skills for their current job. Classes vary in length from one day to several months, depending on the skills being addressed. Program areas include the following: Information Technologies With state-of-the-art computer equipment and software, Cecil Community College offers a wide variety of multi-leveled computer courses for the beginner to the more proficient user. In addition, there is preparation for various industry-recognized certifications. Courses cover topics such as operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, as well as the use of the Internet and Web-page design. Training in specialty software packages such as Quickbooks or MS Project, is also available.

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