Program Implementation

Tips to Implementation:

CET's holistic and unique job training design, the Contextual Learning Model, has been critical to its success. During its 40 years of operation, CET has learned to not rely exclusively on Federal funding but to leverage other resources, including Pell grants and student loans. By diversifying funding sources, CET now has an operating budget of $28 million.

Keys to Success:

• CET's unique holistic approach to educational job training offers students a variety of supplemental services.

• CET's unique mode of job training design, Contextual Learning Model, integrates skill training, basic skills instruction, including Vocational English as a Second Language, human development, job preparation, and job placement conducted in a simulated work setting.

• CET's partnership with industries and employers.

• CET is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which permits students to apply for Federal financial assistance programs (Pell and Supplemental Educational Opportunity grants, student loans, work-study) to help students with tuition and living costs.

• Highly knowledgeable instructors who demonstrate flexibility and expertise in offering students individualized instruction in an open entry, open exit system.