Adult & Community Education

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Nursing classes are currently being offered in a hybrid format. Students will attend classes at the Hudson Adult and Community Education Center several times each week, while receiving virtual instruction to fulfill additional course requirements. 
    All Aspire on-site classes have been suspended due to the Level 3 rating on the State COVID Alert System. On-site teachers will continue to provide assignments and support for students during the school closure through virtual tools. Current virtually-taught classes will continue as scheduled. Students, if you have questions or concerns, please contact your teacher directly. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. 
     
    For over 60 years, the Columbus City Schools Department of Adult and Community Education has been committed to providing programs for lifelong learning. Adult Workforce Education courses can be taken in health occupations, skilled trades, and computer applications. You can prepare to earn your high school equivalency by attending free classes, and foreign born adults can learn to read, write, and speak English in our English for Speakers of Other Languages program.

    Classes are conveniently located at different sites throughout Franklin County. We encourage you to read through this website to see how we may help you reach your personal and career goals. We welcome you to call our Customer Services office to register or to obtain additional information about our programs.

    CCS Mission Statement: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

    ACE Mission Statement: Adult and Community Education improves the lives of adult students through personalized, quality learning.

    Vision Statement: A world-class model of public education that prepares members of our communities to reach their full potential. 

    Accreditation

    The Department of Adult and Community Education is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and is nationally accredited through the Council on Occupational Education (COE). All instructors hold a teaching certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

    Hudson Community Education, 2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, is applying for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg.300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses. 

     The link for student complaints to the Ohio Department of Education is here. 

    Consumer Information Disclosures  2020-2021

    The academic year for the Practical Nursing program is 960 hours.

    Gainful Employment Disclosures

     CARES  Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

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Contact Us

  • Please note: Our phone
    numbers have changed!

    Main Campus
    2323 Lexington Avenue
    Columbus, OH 43211
    614.365.6000

    Aspire
    High School Equivalency 
    Programs including testing
    options, free Reading and
    Math Remediation, and free
    Adult Diploma Programs
    offering industry certifications.
    380.997.7633

    English for Speakers of
    Other Languages
    Free English classes for
    foreign born adults.
    380.997.7636

    School of Practical Nursing
    A 12-month program leading
    to a great career as a Licensed
    Practical Nurse.
    380.997.7617

     

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