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Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.

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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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Tri-C Access Centers

Tri-C Access Centers will connect you easily and conveniently with the education and job training you need to build a better future. These programs can lead to a job with family-supporting wages or put you on a path to a college degree. The centers offer a range of services designed to meet you wherever you are in your education or career.

Tri-C is partnering with Esperanza Inc., MetroHealth System, University Settlement (Broadway-Slavic Village), Olivet Housing and Community Development Corp. (an arm of the Olivet Institutional Baptist Church) and Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

The purpose of the Access Centers is to support individuals and families on their path to success by providing affordable or no-cost community-based educational and workforce programming.

Programs

Scholarships may be available for many of these services and programs. 

Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program - Tri-C's Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program presents its Workshop Series: Master Classes for Small Business Owners. Programming is generously funded by Huntington Bank. Participants are asked to register for all four classes in order to earn a Certificate of Completion. 

Workforce Success Course — Sharpen your job skills to succeed in the workplace!

Basic Computer Skills — Learn basic computer skills like using email and websites, sharing files and more. Includes Microsoft Office. Walk-in services are available at Esperanza Inc.

Microsoft Office Skills — lmprove your skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Available at MetroHealth.

Supply Chain Logistics — Learn skills needed to work in a warehouse environment, including quality control, equipment and technology. Available at Olivet.

Ohio Options — Free adult education for those seeking a high school diploma or GED/HSE, needing to improve their English (ESOL) skills or preparing for a job, college or other training.

Women in Transition — Personal development, career exploration and more for women going through any life transition. Available at Esperanza and Olivet.

To learn more, preregister here or call 216-987-0328.

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MetroHealth Medical Center

Esperanza Inc.

Olivet Housing and Community Development

University Settlement (Broadway-Slavic Village)

Access Center Partner Logos: Esperanza, MetroHealth, Olivet Housing and Community Development Corporation, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, University Settlement

Information and Resources

The links below will provide additional services and helpful information.

Need help with basic computer skills? Take our free online course: Basic Computer Skills.

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) can provide FAFSA and college application assistance.

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Locations:

Esperanza Inc.
3104 W. 25th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109

MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive, Room S-101
Cleveland, Ohio 44109

Olivet at University Hospitals Otis Moss Jr. Health Center
8819 Quincy Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

University Settlement
4800 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44127

How to reach us

Erika Bell
Director, Access Centers
erika.bell@tri-c.edu 
216-987-4238

Hugh Littleton, Access Center Liaison
hubert.littleton@tri-c.edu 
216-987-0328

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