College & Career Prep Division


Ready to start, or restart, college?

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We're here to assist you to navigate college systems, and to find answers. We offer courses and programs for students seeking an increase in literacy skills, access to higher education and employment, and strengthened self-sufficiency. Discover the opportunities to change your life by enrolling now!

College and Career Prep. Division Office (HRLC Building) and Zoom Office Hours: |  Zoom Meeting |                

Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm  -  In-Person (HRLC Building) and |  Zoom Meeting |    

Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm  -  In-Person (HRLC Building) and |  Zoom Meeting |     

Fridays: 9am to 2pm - Zoom Office Only - |  Zoom Meeting |  

Saturday: 9am to 12pm - Zoom Office Only - |  Zoom Meeting |  

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West offers FREE COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS

that's just right for getting started ...or restarted

Please note that you do not have to take the listed courses for a certificate all at once during a semester. Please see a counselor for further guidance.

Click on the links below (PDF file) to find out more information on each certificate.

Academic Preparation

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Academic Preparation certificates and courses are designed for students who wish to improve reading, writing, math, biology, chemistry and study skills before enrolling in college-level credit courses. These courses also prepare students to take the GED/HiSET high school equivalency exams.

Career Exploration & Preparation

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Career Exploration & Preparation certificates and courses are designed for students who wish to explore and prepare for careers in business, information technology, healthcare, and criminal justice, conservation studies, facilities management, real estate and more.

Job & Career Training

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Job Training certificates and courses are designed for students who seek skills and training for employment. The courses and programs are designed for high employment potential or to transition to a credit degree program.

Noncredit Application

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Program Interest Form
To receive information on many of our programs.
Noncredit Adult Education Quick Facts


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Office Hours and Location

College & Career Prep Office & Zoom Hours - |  Zoom Meeting |            

In Person - HRLC - Building 
​​​​Mondays & Tuesdays: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00AM - 6:00PM                                 

Fridays - 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Remote Only - |  Zoom Meeting |  

Saturdays - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Remote Only - |  Zoom Meeting |  

College & Career Prep Counseling
 Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
 Fridays: 9:30AM - 1:00PM
 Saturdays to Sundays: Closed

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Online College & Career Prep
 Mondays to Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
 Saturdays to Sundays: Closed