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OVERVIEW

 On this page, you will learn about college and career pathways.  

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Right now, you are studying English.  Read the information below about other programs that may be available at your college. To learn more, ask your teacher or adviser.


PRE-COLLEGE

High School 21+ (HS21+)
HS21+ is a high school diploma program for students 21 years old or older.  It gives high school credit for prior education and experience in the United States and your country.  You can also take pre-college classes to earn high school credits you might need to graduate.
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Adult Basic Education (ABE)
ABE prepares you for getting your high school diploma, going to college, and going to work.
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COLLEGE

I-BEST
I-BEST is an accelerated career or college pathway.  The career pathway pairs language and math instruction with training for a career, like welding, nursing, or business technology.  The college pathway combines language instruction with courses that lead to a degree or for transfer to a four-year college program.
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Certificates
You can earn a certificate from a community or technical college.  Certificates usually take several months to a year to finish.  Examples of certificate programs are: health care, technology, welding, and early childhood education.
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Associate or Bachelor's Degrees
You can continue to study at a community or technical college and earn a degree.  An associate's degree usually takes two (2) years to finish.  You can earn degrees in many different areas, like accounting, IT, and occupational therapy.  
You can also continue to a four (4) year college or university, or possibly stay at your current college to earn a four-year degree.  A four-year degree is a Bachelor's degree. You can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.).
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