Continuing Education
Professional and Technical Training

for Working Adults

Roy Lock, Continuing and Community Education Coordinator
757-789-1751
rlock@es.vccs.edu

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) offers an extensive selection of short-term programs and services to help people learn new work skills and qualify for new or continuing professional certifications. A variety of courses are available to the public on an open-enrollment basis each semester. Programs are scheduled to conveniently fit into the working adult’s busy schedule of work, family and other commitments.

• Current Schedule - Continuing Education
• The Navigator
• Online Courses for Individuals
• Online Courses for Employers and Individuals
• Registration Form

Among the regular offerings are classes in:

• computer software
• building and industry trades
• entrepreneurship
• hospitality
• food safety
• and many more.

Most classes are offered on a non-credit basis, but some classes are offered for college credit.

Classes can be developed and offered in response to specific community requests and may take the form of:

• short courses
• conferences
• institutes
• seminars
• workshops.

Many professions and trades require continuing education for license renewal. ESCC works with licensing and certification agencies to offer such coursework in classroom settings and through distance learning.

Business and professional organizations may also work through this program to develop training and professional development opportunities for their membership. Training needed to prepare for credentialing exams in the Career Pathways program is also available.

Call 757-789-1751 for more information, a current schedule of class offerings with specific course fees, and registration instructions.