Harper College invites prospective adult learners to learn more
When your high school years are more than a few years behind you, the prospect of going to college can be pretty intimidating. Harper College, where about 40 percent of the student body is 25 and older, recognizes busy adults will have unique needs on their path to completing a certificate or degree.
With that in mind, Harper is holding a series of information sessions and workshops to help prospective adult learners find their way.
"Harper College continually looks for ways to better serve the often time-strapped adult learner," said Vicki Atkinson, Director of New Student Programs and Retention. "That means individualizing their experience here from day one. We really want to get to know our adult students."
Some upcoming sessions include:
Fast Track information session: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Harper Professional Center, Room 122, 650 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Fast Track is an accelerated, part-time program designed for students who want to complete their career certificate/degree by attending either one or two class sessions a week. Visit harpercollege.edu and search Fast Track.
Adult Learner information session: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Wojcik Conference Center, Building W, Room W219, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Visit harpercollege.edu and search Adult Learner.
Career interest workshop: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Wojcik Conference Center, Building W, Room W201, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. If you're looking for a new profession or are planning to re-enter the workforce, attend this workshop to find career direction or confirm that you're headed in the right direction. Harper will help you match your interests to career areas and educational opportunities and provide information on industries and employment trends. Registration is required. Call 847.925.6400.
Schedule an individual appointment: Call 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu and search Adult Learner.