Adult & Community Education

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    Since 1954, Adult & Community Education has been committed to providing programs for lifelong learning. Adults can prepare for an in-demand career by enrolling in our workforce education programs in health occupations and skilled trades. We also provide pathways for adults to earn their high school diploma/equivalency and classes for foreign-born adults to learn to read, write, and speak English.
     
     
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    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. 

     

    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

     

     

     

     

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Adult & Community Education in the News

  • It is never too late to learn a new skill or even a new profession.
     
    Since 1954, the Adult and Community Education Program with Columbus City Schools has been giving people a path to in-demand careers both in health occupations and skilled trades and that is just the start of what they offer!
     
    Learn about the many ways we can help you! 

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