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Business and Industry Services
Business and Industry Services provides low cost, high quality training to the business community and to the public-at-large in Polk and surrounding counties. Computer software classes are offered at Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced levels and are designed for the post-high school, adult learner (18 years and older). A schedule of classes is offered each month with dates and times, and the classes are taught at intervals between 8:00 AM and 10 PM, Monday through Friday. Corporate classes are available at the work site or at the Center. Scheduled, 10 week, Level I and Level II Spanish classes are available in the evenings on-site and off-site. Fees are computed on an hourly basis in accordance with guidelines established by the state and county. Most textbooks for the classes are available with the cost of the class unless otherwise stated. Call Heather Perkins at (863) 499-2717 or send an email to Heather Perkins for more information.
English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE)
This program provides English language instruction to limited English proficient adults that will prepare them to be successful as students in vocational/career programs and/or successful employees in the workplace. The program emphasizes the four areas necessary for proper English use in school or work: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Employability skills are also taught including job interview skills and appropriate attire. This course is divided into 3 Literacy Completion Points (LCPs). Progress through levels (LCPs) may be measured by approved standardized tests or documentation of mastery of competencies.
Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI)
The VPI program provides adult students remediation in reading, math, and language to enable them to improve their scores on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and meet state requirements for a certificate in their vocational program. Students also can prepare for the GED, if needed. There is no set program length. An individualized program is prescribed and students work at their own pace until they can test at level for the vocational program for which they have applied. Students use a variety of materials including computers and audio-visual equipment.
Industrial Cooperative Education – OJT (ICE)
The purpose of this course is to provide the on-the-job training component in conjunction with a job preparatory program to prepare students for employment in industrial occupations. On-the-job experiences are provided as an addition to the job preparatory program. These experiences will develop occupational competencies required for employment, or they will provide experiences that further develop the competencies acquired by the student in the in-school job preparatory program.
Online GED Preparation Course
Earn your Florida High School Diploma. Students may set their own schedule as they prepare for the GED through our new online program. GED Online is an Internet-based, interactive course designed to prepare students for the GED. Prospective students must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If the test results indicate Level 9 or above, the student may enroll in the Online GED program. If TABE scores are below Level 9, the student may enroll in the Online ABE. Call Student Services at (863) 499-2700 for more information.
Online ABE Course
The ABE (Adult Basic Education) course prepares the student to enroll in a GED preparation course. This program is intended to provide basic literacy and life skills for adults who are performing at or below Level 8 on the TABE. The content develops basic literacy in all areas of knowledge. Call Student Service at (863) 499-2700 for more information.
Online Courses – offered through Penn Foster
Presently there are two courses offered on-line through Penn Foster.
Web Programming Services:
This is a 1200 hour program designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a Web Developer Assistant, Database Specialist, Junior Application Developer, or Web Application Developer and to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.
Web Programming Services offers a foundation in the area of designing and developing interactive, database-driven Web-based applications using an enterprise level Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) software such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL and a Web/database connectivity middleware technology such as PHP, ColdFusion, ASP.NET, or Java.
Medical Coder/Biller:
This is a 1000 hour program designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerks, medical coder/biller or SOC Code 29-2071(Medical Records and Health Information Technicians). The Health Careers Core must be taken by all students (secondary, postsecondary adult and postsecondary vocational) planning to complete any Health Occupations program. Once successfully completed, the core does not need to be repeated at any instructional level.
The content includes, but is not limited to, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.
For further information, call Student Services at (863) 499-2700. Someone will assist you and get you in touch with a Penn Foster representative.