Adult Learners
Continue with college, start a new career or upskill
Whatever your goal, we'll help you choose an academic pathway that is affordable and suits your busy life.
What's your goal?
Earn a degree or certificate
Find a degree or certificate program that aligns with your purpose and interests.
Enroll in a professional development or noncredit career program
Gain new skills, earn industry credentials, prep for a certification exam or stay current in your profession.
Re-enroll at CLC
It’s easy to continue your studies at CLC when you’re ready to come back.
Earn and learn through apprenticeships
Earn money, get practical on-the-job training and pay nothing. Sounds good and it's true!
Get started
Meet your College and Career Navigator (CCN) and restart or continue your academic journey. Get
guidance on affording college, selecting classes, developing a healthy
life-work-school balance and more.
Other ways to reach out
Does experience count?
You may get college credit for the knowledge and industry credentials you already have. That means fewer classes are needed to complete your degree or certificate program.
Support for adult learners
You're juggling priorities: your job(s), your family, your personal life. And now, school. Don't worry, we got you.
There is no age limit to apply for federal aid. We'll help you figure out finances so you can earn a debt-free degree or career certificate.
Learn and earn through apprenticeships
Students share how the apprentice program leads to professional and personal growth.
You have convenient and flexible class options. Attend classes on campus, online from home, or a blend of both. You even can learn hands on through field studies and apprenticeships.
If it's been a while since you've been in a classroom, we have people and resources to help you get back on track and succeed in your academic journey.
- College and Career Navigators (CCNs) support you through the admission process. CCNs guide you through the program and career exploration process. They get you set up for your first semester.
- Academic Success Advisors (ASAs) step in when you start at CLC. Your ASA helps you create a plan to achieve your goals, that fits your schedule and supports your needs. Your ASA sticks with you through graduation to help you achieve academic success.
- Free tutoring for many of your classes plus help with math and writing.
- Over 1,000 qualified and caring full-time and part-time faculty teach at CLC, and nearly all of them have post-graduate degrees.
- Affordable or free textbooks and technology. Borrow a laptop at the library to use for an entire term if you need it.
You've finished your studies. We'll help with what's next.
If you're ready for a new career, you have access to career support specialists, job fairs and employability skills seminars. The Career and Job Placement Center has resources to help in your job search:
- Find job postings through LancerJobLink, CLC's online job site powered by Handshake
- Participate in job fairs on campus
- Resume writing and interview prep guidance
Moving forward with your bachelor's degree? Your Academic Success Advisor (ASA) will guide you through the transfer process, from start to finish. You can transfer to any school you choose!
Your personal well-being affects your ability to achieve in school. That's why we offer free or low-cost resources such as childcare, gym memberships, psychological counseling, massage, dental hygiene, fitness training and wellness coaching. We're looking out for your total personal success.
