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COMMUNITY SERVICES EDUCATION
Community Services Education is a not-for-credit, fee-based
extension program, designed to meet the lifelong learning
needs of the community. Each semester, the program pres-
ents over 100 classes and activities that provide students
with great opportunities for personal enrichment, career
development, and self-improvement, as well as hundreds of
online classes that cover a myriad of subjects. The program
also coordinates the Summer Enrichment Program, offered
in partnership with the Glendale Unified School District. To
request a current catalog call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5015. You
can also obtain more information and learn about current
offerings at www.glendale.edu/cse.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education at the Garfield Campus
Glendale Community College has offered noncredit courses
since the early 1930’s. The Garfield Campus administers
Continuing Education which includes the Business and Life
Skills division and the Noncredit English as a Second Language
division. Departments include ESL, Lifelong Learning, Office
Business Technology, Student Success Center (ABSE), and
Parent Education. Classes are held primarily at the Garfield
Campus, as well as the Verdugo campus, and throughout the
community. Classes are available in the mornings, afternoons,
and evenings throughout the week. Counseling services are
available in the Career and Counseling Center at the Garfield
Campus. For more information, please call (818) 240-1000, ext.
5055.
Parent Support/Child Development Center at Garfield for
children 3-5 years. Open to GCC students at either campus.
We have both a State preschool program and Headstart for
students who qualify. For more information, please call (818)
240-1000, ext. 3071.
Continuing Education office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
All Continuing Education classes are tuition-free. Students
may enter a class at any time during the year depending upon
availability. For information or to request a current schedule
of classes, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5678 during business effectively by incorporating related education and work
hours.
Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The WIOA staff collaborates with the local Work Source (or
One-Stop) Centers to arrange for training programs including
certificates in Accounting, Medical/Dental Front Office,
General Office Clerk, and Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism. Students must meet federal standards regarding
unemployment status and they must be assessed prior to
receiving a voucher for training. For more information, please
call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5803.
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Citizenship
The Garfield Campus offers English as a Second Language
Citizenship classes for those who want to learn more about
the history and government of the USA and prepare for their
oral interview. The Citizenship Center is located at the Garfield
Campus and offers information regarding citizenship eligi-
bility, application procedures and deadlines; legal referrals;
INS forms needed for naturalization; photographs for INS
application or passport; typing and preparation of the INS
400 form; and assistance in preparing for the exam. For more
information, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5717.
English as a Second Language
The Noncredit ESL program offers literacy through
advanced courses. Classes are held at the Garfield Campus,
Verdugo campus, and in various locations throughout
Glendale. They are designed to meet the various needs of
the student population. Courses are open-entry/open-exit
and are tuition-free. In addition to the regular program,
special offerings include:
• First Language Support classes in Literacy for Hispanic
and Armenian students
• First Language Support classes for Hispanic students,
Levels 1, 2, and 3
• Citizenship
• English for Older Adults
• College Readiness ESL
• Conversation
For more information, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5033.
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) combines
on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. It is
designed to expand skills and knowledge and to improve
self-understanding by integrating classroom study with
planned supervised work experience. CWEE is based on
the principle that well educated individuals develop most
experience. These structured experiences in business, indus-
try, government, and human services bring an enrichment
to college studies which enhances the student’s total devel-
opment. It is called CWEE because the education objectives
are carefully planned and coordinated with the student’s
employer to provide realistic employment experience.
The objectives are:
1. Provide opportunity for students to secure employment
on a part-time or full-time basis.
2. Gain realistic work experience that is meaningfully
related to the student’s college study program.
3. Provide opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and
attitudes essential for successful employment.