LCC College and Career Preparation (formerly Transitional Studies)

Where Learning Begins!

We offer continuous enrollment in adult education courses designed to prepare you for college-level studies or help you earn your high school diploma.

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College and Career Preparation (CCP)

College and Career Preparation Classes designed for adult students age 16 years or older, who need to earn a high school diploma, prepare for the GED exam, or prepare for college-level coursework.

English Language Learning (ELL)

Formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learning (ELL) classes designed for adult students age 16 years or older, who need English language skills in order to earn a high school diploma, transition into College and Career Preparation  (CCP) classes (formerly known as Adult Basic Educations), or prepare for the GED exam.

High School+ (HS+)

Classes designed for students age 18 years or older, who want to earn a high school diploma, prepare for college-level coursework, or prepare for a career.

Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)

Students receive twice the instruction and support, working with a team of teachers dedicated to student academic and professional success.

Open Doors

Open Doors is a dropout youth re-engagement system that provides education and services to older youth, ages 16-21, who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21.

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General Inquiries

Contact our main office for more information about the CCP, ELL, HS+, and Open Doors programs.

  (360) 442-2580 -- Se habla español!
  (360) 442-2589
  collegeandcareerprep@lowercolumbia.edu
  Admission Center 151
  Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

I-BEST Help

  Jill Yates

  (360) 442-2584 
  jyates@lowercolumbia.edu
  Vocational (VOC) #102