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adult learners from adult basic education Division of Workforce Services (DWS), development, workforce development,
to postsecondary education or training, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance transportation improvement, emergency
and increasing access to adult education Program (SNAP) and Temporary 911 services, and much more.
services. Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). CCAEC is dedicated to improving
Judge Charles Baker said the Students are able to meet with a access to community resources, support
program has saved over $1.5 million representative from the DWS in their and information for students as it strives
in jail costs, and many of the people mobile unit on the CCAEC campus every to maintain its holistic approach to adult
who have participated in it have been second and fourth Wednesday of the education and training.
able to turn their lives around by being month for assistance with resumes, cover CCAEC has continued its long history
more employable and furthering their letters, unemployment insurance claims, of hiring events with Second Chance
education. job applications, mock interviews, and Job and Resource Fairs in Spring and
Students can choose to continue more. Fall 2023.
their education with college courses Students may schedule counseling In October 2022, CCAEC’s Director,
offered on campus through Vincennes sessions with EOC representative Chad Dr. Debbie Faubus-Kendrick, was
University. CCAEC has partnered with Rogers to discuss college preparation, named as a National Workforce Hero by
Vincennes University to offer a Certified Free Application for Federal Student the National Association of Workforce
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Aid (FAFSA) applications, and other Development Professionals (NAWDP).
course on campus. scholarship/grant opportunities. SNAP Her nomination and selection were the
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and TANF Caseworkers are available result of her demonstrated ability to
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), and during all open hours to meet with connect local business and industry to
Phlebotomy courses are available students to discuss assistance and adult learners across the county.
through a partnership with the Fort training programs. For more information about CCAEC
Smith Adult Education Center and A representative from WAPDD and its programs, call (479) 471-0019
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus. visits campus every other Thursday to or follow @AdultEdCrawford on social
All CCAEC courses are free of charge assist with community and economic media.
and financial aid assistance is available
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hygiene products, and a food pantry.
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and resources throughout the year.
The monthly food giveaways hosted Quickbooks ProAdvisor •Bookkeeping
on campus allow CCAEC to provide
students and the community with food Electronic Filing • Notary Services
assistance at no cost. Students have
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