Aspire Academic Classes

Orientation

TRI-C Ohio Options ALERT: Tri-C Aspire remains open for business. To safeguard Tri-C Aspire students and combat the spread of COVID-19, all Aspire classes will be online. You can contact us using phone numbers or email addresses in the “How to Reach Us” section at the end of this webpage.

Our Academic classes are for people who want to

• Improve math, reading and writing skills-High School Graduates welcome
• Prepare for the Official High School Equivalency (GED^® and HiSET) test 
• Transition to a job, training or college
• Get a Career Credential

The program is for adults, 16 and older who have skills below college level. Our free classes are offered at different times during the week all over Cuyahoga County. 

If you are 16 or 17 years old, please review age requirements for the Official GED® test on the Ohio Department of Education website. 

 

You will need internet access and a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to complete orientation and attend our virtual classes. If you do not have any of the devices listed above or internet access, you will not be able to particpate at this time.  Check the website periodically to the status of the orientations.  For more information call 216-987-3029 or 216-987-2135.

In order to start classes you MUST complete orientation. Please register by clicking on the red “Register for Orientation” button below. 

Once you register for an online orientation, you will receive a confirmation and email informing you of the orientation you registered for and when you will receive a phone call to complete orientation.

Virtual orientations are listed below.  

Register for Orientation:

October Orientations will be available on September 15, 2020

When you register, choose Virtual Orientation.  A second location will appear.  Choose which orientation location you want.

Ohio Options Virtual Orientation Registration DEADLINES
Day	Date	Time	Location
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Delisle Virtual Orientation You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Cleveland Heights High School - PM You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	East Cleveland Library Virtual Orientation You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Glenville Library Virtual Orientation You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Shore Cultural Centre Virtual Orientation AM You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Shore Cultural Centre Virtual Orientation PM You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Fatima Family Center Virtual Orientation You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	PNC Fairfax Virtual Orientation You will receive a phone call after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	District Courthouse You will receive a phone call and email within 2 weeks after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Cleveland Public Library You will receive a phone call and email within 2 weeks after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Parma West Campus You will receive a phone call and email within 2 weeks after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Taft Innovation Center – Lakewood AM class You will receive a phone call and email within 2 weeks after you register to complete orientation.
Friday	Oct. 16	5 p.m.	Taft Innovation Center – Lakewood PM class You will receive a phone call and email within 2 weeks after you register to complete orientation.

Thank you for your interest in the Aspire program at Cuyahoga Community College. We help students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence so that they can achieve their education and career goals.  Our classes are offered on campus (Eastern, Metro and Western) and also at other locations within Cuyahoga County. If you are looking for information about the Adult Diploma Program, please click here.

We are part of the University System of Ohio and are funded by Federal and State grants through the Ohio Department of Higher Education.