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

2019–2020 C A T ALOG • G LEND ALE C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE