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History: Who We Are
Helping all individuals reach their full potential is central to Metro's mission. The college has a long tradition of offering developmental education services that assist students who are at a pre-college level attain the skills necessary to be successful in college-level coursework. This focus is emphasized through the Literacy & Workplace Skills' commitment to student success, student-centered learning, and teaching excellence.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Literacy & Workplace Skills is to strengthen students' basic literacy, academic and workplace skills through high quality classroom experiences and learning community support systems.
Our Programs and Descriptions
Academic Offerings:
- Workplace Skills
Workplace skills for credit classes offer instruction in basic employability skills and strategies for personal and workplace success.
- AE/GED
Adult Education/General Education Development offers noncredit instruction in basic skills and GED preparation. In addition, the department offers GED testing services.
Adult Education/Non-credit ESL is intended for literacy level non-English speaking
students. The classes focus on basic English skills and survival English skills.
The TREC Center offers individualized instruction in basic skills, career exploration
and goal setting, and employability skills. In addition, support services are
available to assist individuals who are interested in transitioning into credit
occupational programming.
Participating in Read Right tutoring can improve your reading ability and help you be more successful in school and at work. MCCExpress has an individualized reading tutoring program offered. For more information or to register, call Mona, Read Right Transition Coordinator, at (402) 738-4084.
Department Contacts
Sue Raftery, Dean of Literacy and Workplace Skills
Diane Good-Collins, Academic Affairs Associate
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