Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools

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    Why Choose Adult & Community Education?

    Since 1954, Adult and Community Education has been giving adult learners a path to in-demand careers both in health occupations and skilled trades. It is never too late to learn a new skill or even a new profession. Learn about the many ways we can help you!

    🔹 What ACE Students Can Expect

    • Long standing, affordable education programs designed for adults ready to move forward, both professionally and personally
    • Highly qualified and experienced faculty and staff
    • One-on-one support that promotes academic success

    🔹 What ACE Students Can Earn

    • High school diploma; GED prep; English for Speakers of Other Languages classes
    • In-demand job training that can take your career to the next level
    • Credentials (certifications and licenses) relevant to your field of study

     

    Tuition-based Programs

    Our tuition-based programs are nationally accredited and offer adult learners new career opportunities in both health care and technical fields. Both programs prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in rewarding, lucrative careers!

     

    Practical Nursing

    HVACR

    Program Length

    1 year, full-time

    1 year, part-time

    Time

    Daytime classes

    Evening classes

    Location

    Main Campus

    Extension Campus

    Tuition

    $18,000

    $7200

    Annual median wage

    $60,900 BLS Practical Nursing Wages 2024

    $62,140 BLS HVACR Wages 2024

     

     

    Financial aid and scholarships are available!

    🔹 Ready to take the next step? Talk to our Student Services Coordinator today! Click on HEAR FROM US

     
     
     

               

     
     

     

    Adult Education Graduation Video 2025

     

     

     

     

     

    Accreditation  

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    Reaffirmation of Accreditation         

    Date of Notice: June 25, 2025

    Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools has received notice of reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350, or submit their comments through the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.

    Adult & Community Education, Columbus City Schools 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 permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education.

    Nationally accredited by COE and full approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing

     

     

    Mission Statements

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

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

    Columbus City School Vision Statement: A world-class model of public education that prepares all students to be Portrait-ready graduates and reach their full potential. 

     

    Congrats Reach    

     

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  • Aspire/ High School Equivalency/ ESOL

  • Practical Nursing

  • HVACR

  • Broadband

  • Online Courses

  • Financial Aid