Author: Sweeney, Matthew M.

Accelerated Career Education (ACE) at Delgado Community College

Students enrolled in the program will:

Healthcare
Information Technology
Technical Trades

Potential students need to submit an application, short answer questionnaire, and letter of support. All three can be found at our website: www.dcc.edu/ACE or by attending one of our student info sessions.
Applications are reviewed and invitations to interview are made by phone. Based on the interview and application package, eligible participants are then informed of their acceptance into the program.
The ACE program at Delgado Community College is a federally and privately funded program that is open to veterans, workers whose jobs were recently displaced, adult learners, students pursuing a GED, and anyone else with a need for basic reading, writing, and math skills.
ACE offers 3 pathways that stack into various Certificates of Technical Studies, and Associates Degrees. These courses are designed to help students transition into the college or career environment.

Co-enroll in college courses while working towards their high school equivalency (GED) with the Adult Education Program at Delgado.
Earn up 13 college credits and be awarded an academic Technical Competency Area in one of three available pathways.
Receive wrap around support services that include: academic advising, transitional advising, benefits screenings, success coaching, FAFSA assistance, life, study, college and career skills that will help with college readiness.

For More Information Contact:
(T) 504.671.5434 (F) 504.671.6484
www.dcc.edu/ACE

The Accelerated Career Education program is a member of the Gulf Coast IT Consortium, made possible with funding by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Act as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and the Accelerated Opportunities Grant as implemented by Jobs for the Future.

Accelerated Career Education (ACE) at Delgado Community College

How to Apply

Student Schedule
Students will be participating in 3 courses during their first semester. Their Intro 101 Pathway Course, College and Career Success Skills 107, and an Academic Success Course. Schedules may vary.
Program Costs
Due to a scholarship provided by the college, eligible students can receive discounted tuition. Students can work with program staff to identify affordable ways to pay for college. Books for the first semester will also be covered under the scholarship.
Student Support
ACE offers students a wide range of support services. Each student is required to meet weekly with our success coach to discuss goals, challenges, and study schedules. Other services include benefits screenings with Single Stop, advising, transition assistance and more.

Student Info Sessions

Date	Location
TBA	Check our website for updates

Spring Semester Application Due Date

Date	Submitted to:
April 15, 2013 @ 5:00 pm	In Person: Adult Education Office DCC City Park Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 117
	Online: www.dcc.edu/ACE/apply
	E-mail or Fax: msween@dcc.edu or 504.671.6484

2014 Summer Program Start Dates

Event	Date	Location
New Student Orientation	May 21 & 22 2014	DCC City Park Campus
First Day of Classes	June 4, 2014	DCC City Park Campus

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