About Us
Continuing Workforce Learning Division Structure
CFCC’s Continuing Workforce Learning Division is comprised of four areas that focus on meeting corporate and community learning needs – Continuing Education, Corporate Training, CFCC Cultural and Conference Centers and Senior Programs. These four areas will be all be represented in the Ewers Century Center. Building nine, located in close proximity to the Ewers Century Center, will house E-One University and other industrial and technical programs.
Continuing Education
The Department of Continuing Education presents exciting programs that provide short-term career training, on-going continuing education requirements for many professions, and personal development. Short-term career training includes a wide variety of areas such as security guard, child care, patient care technician, construction worker and equine groom. Classes for continuing education units focus on real estate, insurance, child care and healthcare. In addition to targeted career training, the department offers a wide range of computer and skills building classes for career and personal development. Classes include everything from motorcycle safety to driver improvement to foreign languages.
In addition to on-going classes, the department hosts special programs and events such as the Early Childhood Conference, Kids on Kampus and numerous health, safety and fire conferences. For those wanting to learn from home or office by way of a computer, dozens of on-line class offerings are available in cooperation with national training providers.
Corporate Training
The CFCC Corporate Training Center specializes in customized training for area businesses. Programs are conducted on campus or at the work site at a time that is convenient to the employer. The center was founded in 1997 to provide workforce training to meet the immediate needs of business and industry. Major training areas include leadership and supervision, team building, quality and customer service, information technology and trade and industrial. In addition to specialized training offerings, the center provides a full range of services to improve workforce performance. Services include job assessments, strategic planning, group facilitation, corporate coaching, conference planning and grant writing assistance.
Cultural and Conference Centers
CFCC’s cultural and conference centers include the Webber Conference Center and Exhibit Gallery, Brick City Center for the Arts and the Fine Arts Auditorium. The new Century Center will add a 300-seat conference facility to this area. The centers provide meeting, event and performance space for campus and community users. In addition, unique cultural programs are scheduled at the Webber Center and the Brick City Center for the Arts to compliment the annual schedule of exhibits. Through the classes, students can learn art methods, writing skills, culinary tips, cultural history and dance techniques.
Senior Programs
The Senior Institute and Retired Senior Volunteer Program work together to promote learning and community service. The CFCC Senior Institute founded in 1991, provides continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 55 and older. Other lifelong learning classes are held at locations such as Colonnades at On Top of the World, Spruce Creek and The Villages.
In addition to Institute, CFCC sponsors the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The program serves over 80 non-profit agencies with over 1,000 volunteers annually. In order to assist residents in making mid-life changes, CFCC is piloting a personal life-planning tool that focuses on five areas: significant service, choice careers, lifelong learning, wellness, and friends and fun. The college has recruited volunteers to be trained facilitators. They are supported by a web resource site that links community resources from volunteer opportunities and career openings to wellness programming. For those wanting further assistance, the college provides in-depth assessment services, a self-paced learning lab, and a myriad of courses to move people toward their personal goals as they reach retirement age.
