COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

Students wanting to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma can choose from two paths available: General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Diploma Option (HSDO).
 

Career Essentials Courses:

Designed to give students who have obtained their HSE the extra support and skills needed to enroll into college or go directly into the workplace in a variety of industries. 

The Coastal Alabama Adult Education Career Pathway program is a NO COST program that prepares individuals to enter into the workforce in a variety of positions and industries.

With its flexible hybrid format, students from all backgrounds will have the opportunity to: 

• Work one-on-one with a Career Pathway navigator to develop educational and occupational goals. 
• Learn more about and get hands-on exploration in the 5 fastest growing industries within Region 7 of Alabama:
  • Architecture & Construction 
  • Healthcare 
  • Hospitality & Tourism 
  • Manufacturing 
  • Transportation & Logistics 

Students in the Career Pathway program will also develop or improve upon the following skills necessary for every individual in the workforce today: 

• Computer Literacy 
• Math for Work 
• Financial Literacy 
• Workplace Communication 
• Workplace Etiquette 
• Resolving Problems in the Workplace 
• Healthy Workplace Environment 
• Employment Preparation 
• Workplace Safety 
• And so much more! 

Students who successfully complete the Career Pathway program will receive: 

• A scholarship for up to 4 FREE CREDITS to Coastal Alabama Community College 
• Articulated credit for WKO 106 (3 credits) when enrolling in Coastal Alabama Community College 
• An ACT National Career Readiness Certificate 
• An Alabama Certified Employee Certificate provided by the Alabama Community College System.

Intergrated Education and Training Courses

Integrated Education and Training (IET) is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.