Workforce Education
Workforce & Community Education, a branch of Cowley College, is committed to providing working partnerships for every business and industry we serve - from manufacturing, to professional business services, to retail and beyond. We know this not only pays dividends for our industry and business leaders, but also provides vitality to the local economy by supporting the communities we serve.
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We offer practical training modules tailored to your specific needs to improve skills, increase productivity, promote safety, and encourage the application of new technologies in the workplace.
We won't assume what you need; we will assess! We will work with you to develop the best solutions for your training needs. We will deliver an engaging, highly interactive program using the latest technologies to enhance the instruction at an economical price.
Let’s accomplish goals and solve problems together. Find out how your business can benefit from trainings that pay dividends.
How Does It Work?
- Initial Consultation
We will meet with your representatives to determine your exact training needs. - Training Program Proposal
We will provide you with a training program proposal that we believe offers the best solutions to the challenges you identified. - Training Package
We will design a curriculum and presentation method best suited to your needs so the training we deliver to your employees pays for itself long after the class is over and the workbooks are closed. - Training Delivery
We will deliver the training program based on a schedule that includes the dates, times and locations for each training module.
Location
221 W Chestnut Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Community Resources
The Adult Education program at Cowley College typically offers 3-hour sessions on Monday through Thursday for eight to ten weeks. Workforce & Community Education will work with our clients to schedule sessions that are acceptable to you, your employees, and the Adult Education staff.
Because this program is funded by state and federal grants, Cowley College can provide these services at no additional cost.
- Beginning - Individualized instruction for reading and writing. Course content may be customized to include: company/job-specific vocabulary, forms, standard operating procedures and safety information.
- Intermediate - Studies in reading, writing and math.
- Advanced* - Writing, math, social studies, science, & technology.
Help your Employee get a GED
For employees that do not have a high school diploma, the Adult Basic Education includes a program to help them prepare to take the GED examination.