ABE provides education to people 16 years old and above
in the areas of GED, English Language skills, academic brush-up skills,
college preparation, family literacy, workplace education.
GED Preparation
The GED General Equivalency Diploma exam is a
comprehensive seven-hour test in Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and
Language Arts in both writing and reading. Examinees are expected to be able
to read, compute, interpret information, and express in writing on a level
comparable to that of 60 percent of graduating high school seniors in the
United States. Preparation is an essential part of the GED.
Preparation starts with the GED pre-test at the Assessment
and Registration Center. After completing registration and assessment
students are either referred to the GED testing center in Chaska, or referred
to free classes located in Shakopee, Chaska, or Waconia .
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GED Testing
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative is
identified as a state GED testing Center. GED testing costs $100 for the
entire test and $20 for each test-retake. Testing is done by appointment
only. Call for scheduling.
For more information, contact: Karla Vien
kvien@cseced.org
952-403-7691
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English Language Learner Programs (ELL) for non-native speakers
The English Language Learner Program provides
classes to improve English skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
for non-native speakers. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels are
taught; an initial placement test is given to determine the proper level.
Emphasis is placed on Workplace English skills. All classes are free
Classes are held during daytime and evening hours at the
following communities:
- Chaska , Shakopee, Savage, Westonka, Lester Prairie,
Glencoe
For more information,
contact: Kathleen O'Neill
koneill@cseced.org
952-403-7689
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Dunwoody College
of Technology - Career and Technical Program Offerings
Dunwoody College of Technology in collaboration with
Carver-Scott Cooperative Education opened a Satellite location in Chaska to
serve the south and southwestern communities. These educational and training
initiatives continue to develop and provide excellent opportunities to
students seeking academic reinforcement, businesses, industries and the
public. Students enrolled in some Career and Technical Programs currently
offered by CSEC may be eligible to receive post-secondary credits through
Dunwoody College of Technology
The following list describes the higher education
categories available:
Dunwoody College of Technology (Satellite Campus)
To avoid an intense commute into the downtown,
individuals seeking to pursue professional advancement through quality
training and education can now attend the Dunwoody College of Technology’s
Satellite-Chaska Campus. Dunwoody College of Technology has opened
registration for Certificates and independent classes in several career
disciplines. Classes listed below will be held at the Satellite location in
Chaska during the evening, depending on enrollment.
Basic Construction Management Certificate
Manufacturing Solid works Certificate
Carlson Certificate of Quality
Facilities Service Management Certificate
Information Modeling Technology Certificate
Land Surveying Technician Certificate
Civil Engineering Technician Certificate
Precision Machining & Manufacturing
For more information,
contact: Debra Kerrigan
dkerrigan@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3306
Customized Training
The Dunwoody College of Technology
Custom Training Division has teamed with Carver-Scott Educational
Cooperative to deliver programs to businesses and industries. Dunwoody’s
long tradition of excellence offers an assured quality experience of custom
training delivered locally.
Dunwoody’s Custom Training offers more traditional,
technical education. Courses will be designed to meet the specific needs of
a business or organization. From Electrical, Maintenance, Precision
Machining, and HVAC, to Leadership, Supervision, and Process Methods,
Dunwoody Custom Training can meet almost any training and development need a
company would have.
For
more information, contact: Kathleen O'Neill
koneill@cseced.org
952-403-7689
Gary Levine
glevine@dunwoody.edu
612-381-3098
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Magnifying Abilities is a social/recreational program with uniquely
designed activities for adult individuals who need assistance when
participating in classes, community outings, and trips. Available activities
include Twins baseball games, craft classes, basketball, and bingo parties.
The program also includes services to help individuals needing
accommodations for participation in regular community education classes:
assistance with registration, note taking, interpreters, and/or
accessibility difficulties.
For further information, contact: Denise Fedie
denisefedie@cseced.org
952-368-8881
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Manufacturing Job Shops
Manufacturing Job Shops provide training and specialized vocational
services for individuals with employment barriers. These programs assist
employees in developing their capabilities to attain their maximum level of
economic and social independence. Individuals are helped to develop acceptable work
habits and to be familiar with common work practices and procedures, such as
employment benefits, payroll deductions, and employee/employer rights and
responsibilities. Job seeking skills are also provided.
For further information, contact:
Stacey Hess-Norskog
shess-norskog@cseced.org
952-403-7690
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Placement
CSEC provides placement services to assist adults and students who may
have physical, mental and emotional disabilities, receive public assistance,
have language barriers, or are underemployed. CSEC helps these people obtain
and maintain employment suitable to their individual vocational, social,
psychological and medical needs and abilities, and provides employers with
services that facilitate the successful employer/employee relationship.
Direct competitive placement, community-based employment and enclaves, as
well as contract work for Manufacturing Job Shops, are examples of the
variety of job opportunities. Referrals are typically made through County MFIP, Rehabilitation Services, and school/work experience programs.
For further information, contact: Jacki Schwartz
jschwartz@cseced.org
952-403-7677
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Personal Options Day Services
Personal Options Day Services (PODS) combines all the services of
Supported Employment Program, Living Skills, Magnifying Abilities and MRCI
WORKSOURCE. Through the use of flexible funding streams, a participant with
a disability and their interdisciplinary team selects from a menu of options
to develop an individualized plan. Employment, recreation and education are
all made available to each participant so that they can select a full day or
week of activity.
Employment options include Community or Facility based employment, single
site or enclave options, volunteer or entrepreneurial endeavors. Job
coaching, job placement and vocational evaluation are also available.
Education enables the members to identify and use community resources by
becoming involved with project-based learning and real community situations.
Through collaboration with MRCI WORKSOURCE, participants have the choice of
group or individualized recreational activities throughout the community.
For further information, contact:
Stacey Hess-Norskog
shess-norskog@cseced.org
952-403-7690
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Vocational Evaluation Program
Vocational Evaluation provides specialized vocational services for
individuals with employment barriers. This program assesses each
individual’s vocational ability, interests, and aptitudes to determine
his/her strengths, weaknesses, present skill level, potential skill
development, and motivation to achieve. This information is then used to
assist each individual in establishing a realistic and appropriate
vocational goal, and recommendations to reach that goal.
For further information, contact: Jennifer Bey
jbey@cseced.org
952-403-7696
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