Career

College
For more information contact

Tim Haith
Coordinator, Career College
(336) 506-4384
timmy.haith@alamancecc.edu
Monica Isbell
Coordinator, Special Needs
and Counseling Services
(336) 506-4130
monica.isbell@alamancecc.edu

Duncan Shaw
Director, Special Programs
(336) 506-4200
duncan.shaw@alamancecc.edu

CARRINGTON-SCOTT CAMPUS
I-85/I-40, Exit 150 • Graham, NC
www.alamancecc.edu

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 1. What is Career College?
Career College is a one-year integrative
postsecondary certificate program.
This entry-level program provides a
foundation for transitioning into a career
or additional coursework. The students
further develop reading, math and
computer skills along with participation in
a hands-on practicum experience within
a specific program of study. Adults with
intellectual or developmental disabilities
are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Who may enroll in Career
College?
Students who have been referred by:
• High school Exceptional Children’s
teachers
• Transition coordinators
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• OE Enterprises
• Academic advisors
• Guidance Counselors
• Academic & Career Readiness instructors
• Social workers/case managers
All students must be at least 18 years old.
3. What job-specific training will
Career College offer?
Three programs are offered:
• Automotive Assistant
• Health and Public Services Assistant
• Greenhouse/Nursery Assistant
4. When will Career College
classes be offered?
Classes will meet:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-12 noon
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5. Where will Career College
classes be held?
Classes will be held at Alamance Community
College, Carrington-Scott Campus in Graham.
6. Once a referral to Career
College is made, what are the
requirements?
(a) A completed Career College application
form
(b) Three sealed letters of reference from
appropriate teachers, school staff
members, or agency representatives
(c) A TABE assessment test. To schedule,
call ACC’s Disabilitity Services at
(336) 506-4130.
(d) A sealed, official high school transcript.
Students are responsible for contacting
their previous high school to obtain a
transcript.
(e) A Signed Code of Conduct statement
(f) A completed statement of interest
(g) A copy of IEP and most recent
evaluation
7. Once accepted to Career
College, what are the
requirements for registration?
• A completed Continuing Education
registration form
• Attend an orientation session at ACC for
Career College students.
• For the Health and Public Services
Assistant only, documentation of a clear
TB skin test
8. What is the cost of Career
College?
• Registration is $189 and must be paid
before attending the first class. Payments
are accepted at the ACC Dillingham
Center located at 1304 Plaza Drive,
Burlington.
• Transportation is not provided; the
student is responsible for his/her own
transportation.
9. What is Best Buddies?
Best Buddies is a peer mentoring
program working in conjunction with
Career College. Students are able
to participate in social and career
development activities/events on Elon
University’s campus. Activities occur on
the first and third Fridays each month.
10. How is Career College
integrative?
• Students are able to participate in
college-wide activities and events.
• Each student receives a student ID and a
library card.
• Each student has a college e-mail
address.
• This is an open enrollment program.
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