The Basic Skills Department promotes
and teaches foundation courses in reading, writing,
mathematics, life skills and Workplace Literacy**
to adults. We offer quality assessment, advisement,
and innovative, creative instructional resources to
our students.
Our programs, accessible on site (New
Bern or Havelock campus), off site in various satellite
locations, and through Distance Learning (Home Study)
allow individuals to complete the Adult
High School Diploma; prepare for the General
Educational Development test; and improve English-language
skills for non-native speakers.
**
Workplace Literacy
Workplace literacy provides group
instruction for business and industry employees. Courses
are designed to enhance competencies needed for the
workplace. These competencies may include training
workers need to gain new employment, retain present
jobs, advance in their careers or increase productivity.
Curricula are developed by the Basic Skills staff,
working with employers and employee groups, who assemble
written materials used on the job and who analyze
specific jobs to determine what reading, computation,
speaking and reasoning skills are required to perform
job tasks effectively. Courses are available at Craven
Communtiy College or in the workplace.
Workplace Literacy may benefit your
organization. For more information about Workplace
Literacy and your business, contact Debra Clouston
at 252-638-7246 or cloustod@cravencc.edu.
For more information:
In New Bern, you may call 638-7265,
638-7246 or 638-7295.
In Havelock, you may call 444-6117.
Email: literacy@cravencc.edu.
Spring 2005
