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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) |

What is the Educational Opportunity Center?

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a program designed to assist adults 19 and older in returning to education - in college, vo-tech, specialized school or GED program.

Here's a glance at EOC on the national level.  Educational Opportunity Centers are located throughout the country and primarily serve displaced or underemployed workers.  These Centers help people to choose a college and a suitable financial aid program.

EOC Services

The EOC can assist you in the following areas until you enroll:

• Career tests - Find out which career is right for you

• Career library - Full of vocational/scholarship publications

• Assistance with registration procedures

• Workshops on ASSET/ACT preparation, study skills, time management, budgeting, and assertiveness skills

• Assistance with choice of school and selection of major

• Assistance with GED information and enrollment procedures

• Personality testing

• Job shadowing - Hands-on experience with a person who is actually working in your career choice

• Child care information

• Membership in the Adult Student Association (ASA) - A no dues club for adults who are returning to education

• Pass to Class - Visit a college class before you enroll