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Welcome to UC Aspire

UC Aspire provides services for individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and employment. UC Aspire provides GED preparation, English language classes, and digital/career upskilling programs. UC Aspire offers classes online and in-person at flexible times to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.

Enrolled students participate at no-cost!

APPLY NOW!

This Program Is For You If:

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  • You live or work in the State of Ohio.
  • You need to earn your GED.
  • You need to improve your English language skills
  • You are unemployed or underemployed and would like to get a better job.
  • You are a working adult who would like to advance your academic and job skills.
  • You need assistance with upskilling, professional development, and career navigation.

WE'LL HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE SUPPORT SERVICES YOU NEED.

UC Aspire provides free services to individuals prepar-ing for the GED. By enrolling in UC Aspire program, you can develop study skills and test-taking skills, as well as take practice tests to prepare for the GED exam.

English-language classes are available through UC Aspire for adults who wish to improve and practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills at a level that is right for them.

UC Aspire offers a variety of integrated education & training through the Cincinnati Talent Acceleration Program that result in Industry Recognized Credentials such as CompTIA, Google IT Support, and Microsoft Office Specialist. Curriculum is aligned to the Ohio ABE/ASE Standards, ESOL standards, and students’ next steps in their career pathway. Instruction is contextual-ized and includes workforce preparation activities and job training, as well as preparation to transition into further post-secondary education and/or training.

UC ASPIRE PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

  • Class are held online via Zoom. Some in-person classes are available. 
  • Online class attendance is required: 10-15 hour per week commitment.
  • Workforce preparation courses includes exploring careers and connecting with employers through job shadowing, full or part-time placements and/or Co-ops and apprenticeships.

If you have any questions, please email ctap@uc.edu

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University of Cincinnati introduces College of Cooperative...

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