Adult and Community Education General Information

Adult and Community Education

Customer Service

For students entering Adult Workforce Education courses, the Customer Services office provides career counseling and short-term personal supportive services. Information, referral to community resources and long-term assistance are also available. Transitional services for currently enrolled full-time students include job search assistance, resume writing, interviewing skills training, general work ethics counseling, and other employability skills.

Admissions

Any adult, 18 years of age or older, may apply for courses. A high school diploma or GED is required for acceptance into some courses or programs. Persons holding a diploma from another country must have their education evaluated for U.S. equivalency. A list of companies providing this service may be obtained from the Customer Services office. Please check the course description for pre-requisites or special requirements for each course.

Columbus City Schools does not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap with regard to admission, access, treatment, or employment. This policy is applicable in all district programs and activities.

Weather/Emergency Closing

If the Columbus City Schools is closed for snow or other emergencies, our adult classes will not meet. Check local broadcasts for school closings.

Application/Registration for Adult Workforce Education Courses

General Guidelines:

With the exception of online courses, applications and registrations are processed at 2323 Lexington Avenue in the Customer Services office.

Apply to the program or course:

Complete and submit an application form found in your program's Information Packet available from Customer Services office or on our website, along with any required documentation. Check the course description to make sure you have completed the necessary pre-requisites.

Register for the course:

In most cases, if all required documentation and pre-requisites are approved, the application may be submitted and registration completed at the same time.