December 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

An article by SWAG合集 Coordinator of Adult Education Matt Connell was recently published in 鈥淚nnovation Abstracts鈥 magazine by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development听(NISOD). NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges.

Per CFR Regulation 668.41 SWAG合集 does not calculate the placement of, and types of employment obtained by graduates of the institution鈥檚 degree or certificate programs, and therefore is not required to disclose this information.

The following reports are used to demonstrate SWAG合集鈥檚 ENDs 2 of Work Preparedness:听

December 6, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Starting in February 2020, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations will require those wishing to obtain a Commercial Driver鈥檚 License (CDL) attend an FMCSA registered training facility. Students will need to earn both theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) certifications before taking the driving test.听 SWAG合集 is ready to help future drivers get the credentials they need by offering a 6-week online theory course in addition to the 8-week BTW course.

December 5, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG合集鈥檚 Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program. Students must attend all orientation classes Jan. 13-15 to qualify for classes. The first day of actual classes is Jan. 20. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

November 26, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Yota Kamikawa came to SWAG合集 from Japan knowing only a little English, but in less than three months he is able to competently carry on a conversation in his second language. Kamikawa has been taking English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at SWAG合集, and he said it has made all the difference.

鈥淢y English has improved quite a bit,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 hope to one day work as an analyst for a professional baseball team.鈥