For workers who are in between jobs, wish to further their college education, and need to improve their math knowledge, Richland Community College now provides affordable, accessible and individually tailored solutions. This math class gives students individual help and also reintroduces adult students, who have been out in the workforce, to college life. Should they choose, students can use this opportunity to prepare for full time study at Richland and then onto completing a degree.
Richland math course ‘Bridging the Gap’ #dyscalculia
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Richland Community College math course helps students improve math skills and re-enter work force.
Richland’s program has grown from offering a math course to offering adult students an array of services helping them to get ready to reenter the job market. Richland Community College partners with a county education group and a business that specializes in preparing workers for the job market. Richland also offers a very affordable math course that anyone in the community can take.
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Bridging the Gap math course, a five-week, internet-based and intensive refresher course for students whose assessment test shows deficiencies in math. It’s a cooperative venture between the Education Coalition of Macon County, Workforce Investment Solutions Inc. and Richland Community College.
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Richland Community College offers a 5-week Bridging the Gap math course is designed for people who had lower scores than anticipated in an assessment test.
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After an assessment, each student receives a curriculum designed to their specific needs. On-site tutors help anyone who asks for help.
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The previous year’s course inspired every student to register for classes at Richland Community College.
