• Adult & Community Education

    Program Quick Reference

     

     

    Program:     Practical Nursing Training Program

    Duration:   12 months  (1440 hours)

    Prerequisites:  High School Diploma, 75% score on HESI test plus other items – see checklist on page 5 of Application Information Packet application available in Student Services or on webpage (ccsoh.us/PracticalNursing)

    Enrollment:  Starts every January, May, and September. Classes are held at ACE 8:00AM – 3:30PM Monday-Friday.

    Cost:  $18,000

    Contact Person:  Julie Kudika, Student Services Office-room 1, (380)997-7617, Jkudika2700@columbus.k12.oh.us

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    Program:     Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVACR) Training Program

    Duration:  12 months  (600 hours)

    Prerequisites:  High School Diploma and minimum score of 3 on WorkKeys Assessments

    Enrollment:   Starts each January.  The next start date is January 12, 2026.  Classes are held at Ft. Hayes Mon-Thurs 5:30-9PM. 

    Cost:  $7,200

    Contact Person:  Julie Kudika, Student Services Office-room 1, (380)997-7617, Jkudika2700@columbus.k12.oh.us

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    Program:     Broadband Infrastructure (Fiber Optics) Training Program

    Duration:   5 months  (215 hours)

    Prerequisite:  High School Diploma and minimum score of 3 on WorkKeys Assessments

    Enrollment Deadlines:  TBA, possibly late 2025

    Cost:  $2,200

    Contact Person:  Lynn Sosh, (380)997-7637, Lsosh@columbus.k12.oh.us

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    Program:     Aspire Program (Adult ESOL, High School Equivalency, Computer and Workforce Training)

    Duration:   Ongoing (each term roughly 12 weeks)

    Registration:   https://studentportal.literacypro.com/oh/providers/96

    Enrollment:  Student orientations happen throughout the academic year. Please contact the Aspire office for further information.

    Cost:  FREE

    Contact Person:  Justin Smith, (380)997-7633, ccsaspire@columbus.k12.oh.us

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    Program:     Alternative Graduation Options

    Cost:   FREE

    Contact Person:  Michael Harvin, (380)997-3046, Mharvin@columbus.k12.oh.us

    • Adult Diploma Program

    Duration:   5 to 15 months depending on career pathway

    Enrollment:  Starts every January, May, and September

     

    • 22+ Adult High School Diploma

    Duration:   Depends on completion status of required credits and state tests

    Enrollment:  Open