GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Two divisions at Central Community College, Extended Learning Services and Training and Development, have combined to become Community and Workforce Education (CWE).
CWE provides access to both credit and noncredit classes and workshops throughout CCC’s 25-county service area at the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; and Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and Ord Learning Center. Programming includes early college in partnership with area high schools through concurrent enrollment which provides students access to CCC courses.
Working with area partners and employers, CWE will continue to develop and deliver workshops and conferences, online learning, customized training and continuing education in leadership, health, CNA and CPR, environmental health and safety, plastics production, machining technology, quality, and industrial maintenance. CWE is also the source for avocational classes for personal enrichment and recreation.
“Community colleges must react quickly and economically to ever changing needs of the many communities we serve,” said CCC President Dr. Matt Gotschall. “Having a division focused on those community-based programs, including early college for high school students, is one way we can continue to meet those growing opportunities.”
Dr. Kelly Christensen has been tabbed as vice president of community and workforce education. He previously served as dean of training and Kearney Center administrator.
