Page 42 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

41 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Special Interest Classes Non-credit classes cover a variety of subjects and offer opportunities to individuals seeking non-traditional educational experiences. Extended Learning and Workforce Development provides weekend and evening seminars, workshops, films and lectures on topics ranging from local history and culture to arts and crafts such as weaving, silver-smithing and gourmet cooking, for personal growth and development. Dual Credit High school students taking honors, advanced placement and vocational classes in high school can earn college credit. These courses count for credit at both the high school and at Cochise College. Contact your high school counselor for courses that meet dual credit guidelines and for more information about this program. Adult Education Adults 16 years of age and older can take free, non-credit classes at locations throughout the county in the areas of GED (high school equivalency), English language acquisition, citizenship, computer skills, and academic skill development in reading, math, and writing. Classes are taught in accordance with the Arizona Adult Education Standards. Classes are offered in Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista and Willcox. Adult Education offers special assistance to students who transition to College credit programs. Workforce Training and Community Education Workforce Training and Community Education (WTCE) offers a wide variety of non-traditional training services to individuals and organizations countywide. Both credit and non-credit courses are offered in the classroom, off campus and online. Topics include a wide variety of professional development courses, personal enrichment classes and computer workshops. WTCE publishes a schedule of offerings for each quarter in addition to an annual catalog of courses booklet. The catalog of courses is designed to show all courses available through the WTCE program, including description and cost. The quarterly schedule of offerings lists the classes offered in a particular quarter, including date, time, location and cost. Customized classes on nearly any topic can be contracted to support area businesses and organizations. Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a cooperative effort of Cochise College and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Its purpose is to help entrepreneurs and smallbusiness owners in Cochise County manage and grow their businesses. The SBDC provides a variety of services, including one-on-one counseling on topics including marketing, financial and business planning, human resource management, government procurement, recordkeeping and more. Center for Economic Research The Center for Economic Research (CER) collects, analyzes and interprets local economic data for the communities served by Cochise College. The CER is available to provide data and economic forecasts to businesses, public agencies, developers, research centers and individuals interested in the local economy. Specific economic studies and surveys can be designed and conducted on a contractual basis for businesses and individuals requesting assistance. Arizona Tech Prep Tech Prep is a national initiative that combines academics with high-tech skills training in a coherent sequence of courses. Beginning with the last two years of high school and continuing through completion of a two-year degree or certificate in college, Tech Prep programs connect students to successful futures.

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