CONTINUING
EDUCATION AT ABAC TOPS IN STATE
Diane Kilgore, Director of ABAC’s
Public Service & Business Outreach Center (PSBOC), said a total of 27, 705
people participated in 2,223 continuing education programs at ABAC from May
2002 - April 2003.
In terms of programs offered, ABAC
ranks third in the state among all 34 institutions in the University System of
Georgia, finishing below the
“The mission of the continuing
education program here at ABAC is to provide expertise and continuous learning
opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, and
recreation, Kilgore said. “We are committed to helping members of the community
and their families with their educational needs to ensure a lifetime of
happiness and success—whether that includes summer fun for their children, focusing
on a new career, improving job skills for their current position, learning a
new hobby, or just having fun.”
The PSBOC offers courses in business
and professional development, computer training, health and physical
improvement, creative arts and music, personal enrichment, and ABAC’s popular
Kids’ College.
Certificate
programs are also popular. The PSBOC offers certificates in floral design,
landscape, management, medical billing and coding, and photography plus over 500
teacher-led and on-line classes each semester.
“Continuing education classes provide
an opportunity to update professional skills, prepare people for finding a job
and job promotions, improve personal life, and learn new skills for more
enjoyment of leisure time,” Kilgore said. “Courses are open to all interested
members of the community. There are no tests, no grades, and, as a general
rule, no admission requirements for classes and activities. Instruction is
offered in an informal and non-competitive environment.”
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ABAC’s
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