In some programs, students can earn credentials in one or two semesters that will prepare them for entry-level jobs. Local industries regularly visit ECC classrooms to recruit employees, and students often have jobs before they graduate.
Earn your high school credential at ECC.
College and Career Readiness assists adults 18 years old or older who have not completed high school. Non-high school graduates who are 16 and 17 also may enroll with special permission. College and Career Readiness offers a refresher course to interested high school graduates.
College and Career Readiness classes enable students to work at their own pace. Some individualized instruction is provided. Classes are taught on the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. Off-campus classes are located at various sites throughout Edgecombe County.
Beginning in the 9th grade, students can take high school courses that map to college-level courses. At no cost to them, high school students can earn six college-level certificates. All of these certificates can be applied toward ECC diploma or degree programs:
Once students complete high school and enroll at ECC, 24 degree, diploma, and certificate opportunities are available in:
Michael Starling
Dean, Business Industry, and Technologies
starlingm@edgecombe.edu
(252) 618-6612
