Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE)
ABLE Is More Than A GED
To get a good job today, you need basic academic and workforce skills, and access to affordable, high-quality higher education options. The idea is to improve your reading, math, writing or English skills, prepare for the GED test, prepare for college or an adult certificate training program or to get a better job.
Program Information
The Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program of the Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division offers no-cost classes in GED preparation, math/reading/writing refresher skills, employability, and post-secondary entry preparation.
Classes are offered at various day and evening times in Piqua, Sidney, and Troy. Participation in Information and Registration Session is required. These sessions are scheduled monthly.
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Peg Morelli, ABLE Director |
ABLE Office Location:
Garbry Conference & Learning Center |
ABLE Class Locations:
| Piqua Applied Technology Center (ATC) 8901 Looney Road 937.778.1078 Classes Meet: Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Sidney |
| Troy First United Church of Christ 120 South Market Street Classes Meet: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30 AM – Noon & 5:45 – 9:15 PM |
Bradford Bradford Public Library 138 E. Main Street Classes Meet: Fridays 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Class Schedule / Information & Registration / GED Practice Test
January-June 2013 July-December 2013
ABLE Bridge Programs
Manufacturing Readiness
Manufacturing Readiness covers learning skills, study skills, reading, writing, communication, OSHA 10, Forklift Safety and Internet/computer skills.
Manufacturing Readiness prepares adult learners for several Upper Valley Career Center post-secondary education options including: Precision Tooling and Machining, and Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance: PLC Specialty.
Participation requirements are:
Must be 18 years or older.
Must maintain a 90% attendance record in the course.
Class Schedule: Call 937.778.1078 to register for the next available class.
Class Location: Upper Valley Career Center ATC and Main Building.
Class Cost: No charge **May include a registration fee.
Medical Readiness
Prepare for the next step with a solid foundation in health care related course such as learning skills, study skills, reading, writing, communication, and Internet/computer skills.
Medical Readiness also includes an important introduction to Medical Terminology, Basic Math and Pharmacology Math. Particpation in Medical Readiness is a great way to see what it takes to be a successful student in a full time health care training program and gain a head start by earning
CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
The Medical Readiness course prepares students tonadvance to Home Health Aide, State Tested
Nursing Assistant, or Practical Nursing - all offered at Upper Valley Career Center.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must maintain a 90% attendance record in the course.
Class Schedule: Call 937.778.1078 to register for the next available class.
Class Location: Upper Valley Career Center ATC and on-site in long-term care friendly visit.
Class Cost: No charge **May include a registration fee.
Pharmacy Technician Readiness
The Pharmacy Technician course includes Pharmacology, Pharmacology Math, Pharmacy
Law and Ethics, and a hands-on overview of the pharmacy environment. Other topics studied are Methods of Communication in the Health Care Field, CPR/First Aid and AED.
The Pharmacy Technician program can lead to additional post-secondary training and/or employment opportunities in the field. A partnership opportunity: Upper Valley
Career Center ABLE is pleased to partner with Clark’s Pharmacy to offer this unique training experience.
Participation requirements are:
Must be 18 years of older.
Must maintain a 90% attendance
Must be able to pass FBI/BCI background check.
Class Schedule: Call 937.778.1078 to register for the next available class.
Class Location: Upper Valley Career Center ATC and on-site externship at Clark's Rx, Huber Heights.
Class Cost: No charge. **May include a registration fee.
Naomi Baker, Bridge Program Coordinator
bakern@uppervalleycc.org
937.778.1078 or 1.800.589.6963
