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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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Workforce Training & Professional Development

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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Ohio Options for Adults

Whether you are seeking a high school diploma or equivalency (GED/HiSET) diploma, want to improve your English, or are preparing for a job, college or training, you can count on Tri-C's Options for Adults to help you find free educational services.

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Aspire HSE (GED/HiSET) Test Preparation
Ohio Aspire programs provide free classes and services to individuals preparing for the high school equivalency certificate (GED and HiSET).
Adult Diploma Program (ADP)
The Adult Diploma Program provides job training and an alternate pathway for adults 18 and up to earn an industry-recognized credential aligned to one of Ohio’s in-demand jobs. After completing the ACT WorkKeys Assessments and course requirements, adults will receive a state-issued high school diploma.
Free English Classes — Aspire ESOL
Ohio Aspire programs provide free services to individuals taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes. Our classes focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Ohio Options for Adults IET Short-Term Certification Program
Earn an in-demand Integrated Education and Training certification at no cost.
2GEN Support Services
The program bridges connections between education for a parent and an at-risk student. 
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Cicely Campbell
Executive Director 
Ohio Options for Adults

Ohio Options for Adults Program
216-987-3029 or 216-987-2135
ohiooptions@tri-c.edu

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Western Student Services, room B222
11000 Pleasant Valley Road
Parma, Ohio 44115
216-987-5693

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Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC), room 133
2415 Woodland Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-987-3029

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4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, Ohio 44122
216-987-2135

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Taft Center for Innovation
13701 Lake Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-529-4240

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14780 Superior Road, Door 8
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
216-371-7138

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Memorial Options Center
22800 Fox Ave.
Euclid, Ohio 44123
216-732-2742

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