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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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First Cuyahoga Community College sign from 1963Founded in 1963 as Ohio’s first community college, Tri-C has provided high-quality, affordable education and programs to more than 1.2 million community members.

More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

More than 600 noncredit workforce and professional development courses are offered each year.

As the largest community college, Tri-C serves students at four campuses and at numerous off-campus sites strategically located throughout the county.

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Find out what sets Tri-C apart, how we prepare students of all ages for exciting careers and meet the workforce needs of Northeast Ohio.

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Student ages range from 11 to 88

60% are female

41% are from minority groups

75% are enrolled part time

25% are enrolled in evening or weekend classes

89% are seeking an associate degree or are taking courses to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution

29% are focusing in areas related to health careers

71% are enrolled in technical job training courses

13% are enrolled in business programs

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