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cational delivery facility that provides space for classes, computer
access, and the video resources to connect Crook County to the
world. As an extension of the classrooms and technology offered
by COCC Crook County Open Campus, OSU has provided a mobile
classroom dubbed the Bitmobile. The remote classroom
provides a
world of oppor-
tunities for
remote loca-
tions and learn-
ing in the field.
The campus
offers entry
services and
courses to help
students get
ready for the
workforce
(advising, place-
ment testing,
etc.), as well as
credit, non-cred-
it, pre-college,
and adult basic
skills classes.
This building
was made possi-
ble, thanks to a
federal
Broadband
Technologies
Opportunities
Program grant
secured by Crook
County and a
voter-approved
bond measure for
COCC. In addition,
COCC offers a full
array of courses
and programs at its Bend and Redmond campuses.
For more information, go to:
Phone:
541-447-9233
Community Learning Classes in Prineville
Phone:
541-383-7270
These non-credit classes promote lifelong learning opportunities
that enhance job skills and offer self enrichment. A schedule of
classes is available at
. Registration
begins prior to each term and continues until the classes begin or
are filled.
Redmond Campus
Enrollment and admissions:
541-504-2900
Manufacturing and applied technology center:
541-504-2930
Continuing education Email:
noncredit.cocc.edu
The college’s satellite campus near the Redmond airport offers
classes leading to an associate degree that transfers to a four-year
college or university, as well as academic advising, placement test-
ing, financial aid advising, GED, basic skills, English Language
Learner classes, business and professional training, and family lit-
eracy programs for parents and young children.
The Redmond campus includes the Manufacturing and Applied
Technology Center, which specializes in short-term customized
training and skill development for individuals and businesses.
Also, many COCC classes are offered online, allowing students
to access them anywhere in the COCC district.
COCC offers classes that increase computer skills, build reading
effectiveness, math skills, writing ability, teach English, teach key-
boarding and raise computer usage speed, and help employees
discover how to get promoted.
Classes are available to COCC district residents who are 16
years of age or older, and who are
workers that are
underemployed,
unemployed, or
injured. The cen-
ters offer short-
term workshops
as well as self-
paced instruc-
tion that allows
particpants to fit
classes around
their work or
school sched-
ules. Minimal
fees are
charged and
Workforce
Partners can
determine eligi-
bility for train-
ing assistance.
Business
Development
Center
Phone:
541-
383-7290
COCC’s
Business
Development
Center (BDC)
supports
business
vitality
through free one-on-one business counseling, a year-
long Small Business Management program, and practical hands-
on workshops. The BDC continues to exceed goals in providing
these business support services throughout the college’s district.
In the last year, the BDC helped 355 people with 1,400 hours of
counseling.
Business and Employee Development
Phone:
541-383-7290.
Central Oregon Community College creates, coordinates, and
delivers quality employee development programs to public and pri-
vate sector businesses throughout the district. Training is high-
quality, cost-effective, and results-oriented. And, best of all, it’s
customized to meet your specific business needs.
Adult Basic Education (ABE):
The ABE program is designed to help adults who want to
improve their basic skills in areas such as reading, math, and
English. Individual tutoring is also available.
General Education Development (GED):
COCC provides instruction and pre-testing to help adults who do
not have a high school diploma and want to pass General
Education Development tests or high school equivalent exams.
Adult High School Diploma (AHSD):
Adults may earn credits through course work and life experience
to obtain their COCC high school diplomas.
English as a Second Language (ESL):
The class helps students learn to communicate in English and
adjust to social customs and culture. Instruction is modified to
varying degrees to meet the needs of all levels of English
proficiency.
Jennifer Clark holds a plate of goodies that were created throughout the day during the first annual Holiday
Baking Day at Open Campus.
