By Staff Reports
(KĀNE‘OHE)— For adults who want to advance in their job, finish their degree or get training in an emerging field, there is a place for you at Windward Community College. Community members in the Ko‘olau district who are considering college can learn more about their educational options at:
Adult Learners Open House
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Hale ‘Akoakoa 105
Free, and includes childcare and refreshments; DRAWING FOR TUITION WAIVER
For more information or to reserve a seat and/or childcare, call 235-7387
What to Expect at the Adult Learners Open House
See how convenient it can be to either begin your college path or finish a degree program started years earlier. Get information on:
1.) How to apply for financial aid,
2.) Scholarship programs for non-traditional students who feel higher education is beyond their financial reach,
3.) Opportunities to earn college credits for learning acquired through life experience, and
4.) Planning your pathway to degree.
Degree and Certificate Programs to be Showcased
Meet Windward CC staff and become acquainted with new degree programs, including the Associate in Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies, the Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology, and two Associate in Science degrees with concentrations in either Biological or Physical Science. A variety of certificate program information will also be available.
“E komo mai! As a state, we must increase the number of adults with college degrees to meet workforce demands. We strive to make Windward CC accessible for that purpose. Please check us out!” —Carla Rogers, Counselor for Adult Learners at Windward Community College
Windward Community College is involved as a Hawai‘i P-20 Partner in Education working towards helping 55 percent of adults earn their college degrees by the year 2015.