Resources: Continuing Education

Communiversity is an adult education program sponsored by UMKC's Student Life Office. All of our classes are taught by volunteer teachers. Class topics range from cooking classes to financial planning seminars, from belling dancing to wholistic health.
http://web2.umkc.edu/commu

English As A Second Language

Don Bosco's program, offered in partnership with Metropolitan Community Colleges-Penn Valley, offers six levels of classes, each designed for a different level of proficiency. Students are tested at registration to determine their English skill level, and then enrolled into an appropriate class. The curriculum is designed to not only teach the language, but to also teach aspects of American daily life, culture, and traditions. http://www.donbosco.org/esl.htm

P. 816.691.2832

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, onvenient, and geared just for you. http://www.ed2go.com/jccc/

P. 913.469.2323

GCI's Adult Basic Education program offers GED preparation as well as English as a Second Language classes (ESL) for young and old. The only requirements are the participants desire to learn and the motivation to see it through. With six or seven students per class, they learn at their own pace and advance through a series of five levels with the fifth level an "English only" class. These classes are free of charge as well as study materials and transportation.

1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez Kansas City, MO 64108 http://www.tornadic.com/gci/education/adulted.html

Art Classes
Heritage Center students express their creative side and learn new skills. All art classes are ongoing and can be started at any time. Consider a class in ceramics, portraits, painting/drawing, or Foundations of Art. Click the link below for more detailed information.
http://www.jcckc.org/index.php?submenu=heritage_center&src=gendocs&ref=ArtClasses&category=heritage_center

Health & Fitness 65+
The Heritage Center offers various fitness classes to meet almost everyone's needs. Everything from Gentle Pilates, Yoga in Chairs, Swimming, Kinesis, Cardio, Walking, and much more. Click on the link below for details.
http://www.jcckc.org/index.php?submenu=heritage_center&src=gendocs&ref=ArtClasses&category=heritage_center

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
5801 W. 115th Street, Ste. 101 Overland Park, Kansas 66211
P. 913.327.8000

JCCC's Community Services division provides a variety of noncredit continuing education courses, workshops, and special events throughout the metropolitan area. Popular personal-enrichment topics are arts and crafts, dance, health, and lifestyles, food and wine, foreign language, money management, and youth programs.

Adult basic education and preparation for the GED exam are offered through Project Finish (sponsored jointly with the Johnson County Library). Both Project Finish and the Intensive English Program work with non-native speakers of English.

Johnson County Community College
P. 913.469.8500
Community Services
P. 913.469.3836

There are three primary 50 Plus Centers with a wide variety of recreational and learning opportunities. JCPRD classes include: land and water exercise, music and dance, computers, arts, cards, language, nature walks, and much more.

Olathe- Mill Creek Center (OLA)
311 E Park, Suite A Olathe, Kansas 66061
P. 913.782.1878
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Closed Wednesdays

Overland Park- Matt Ross Community Center (MRCC)
101 Marty Overland Park, Kansas 66204
P. 913.642.6410
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Roeland Park- Roeland Park Comunity Center (RPCC)
4850 Rosewood Roeland Park, Kansas 66205
P. 913.826.3160
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

http://hsa.jocogov.org/outreach/rpmsc.shtml

Johnson County Parks and Recreation District
P. 913.236.1246

50 Plus classes provide active seniors a healthy assortment of exercise programs. Adults of all ages are welcome to take advantage of the flexibility, strength, and cardio benefits these classes offer.

http://jcprd.com/activities/class_listing.cfm?CategoryID=288

The mission of the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College is to increase economic prosperity in Kansas by helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their businesses through professional consulting, training, and resources. http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/1407 
P. 913.469.3878

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Johnson County Extension is a unique partnership with not only Kansas State University, but also Johnson County government, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative Extension Service. We have been working together to address local issues since 1917.

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The Metropolitan Community Colleges respond to community educational needs with quality lifelong learning opportunities through partnerships, programs, and classes. They offer non-credit classes and events for people of all ages. These classes range from Motorcyle Raider Instruction, Introductory Computer Classes, Nursing and Storytelling just to name a few. For questions, call 816.759.1000. Click on the link below to view what classes are offered at each location.

http://mcckc.edu/main.asp?G=Explore-MCC

MCC- Blue River
Educational Center Building, RM 114
20301 E. 78 Highway Independence, MO 64057
P. 816.220.6518

MCC- Longview
Learning Resources Building Community Education Center
500 SW Longview Road Lee's Summit, MO 64081
P. 816.672.2030

MCC- Maple Woods
Administration Building, RM 114
2601 NE Barry Road Kansas City, MO 65156
P. 816.437.3011

MCC- Penn Valley
Physical Education Building, RM 002
3201 SW Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64111
P. 816.759.4022

Wide variety of classes from Arts and Crafts, Computer Technology, Business, and Investments, Technical and Industrial, Personal Enrichment, Languages, Sports and Fitness, Health Services and on-line classes. If you are 60 years old or older and live in Clay or Platte County, you can take a class through our parternship with Northland Career Center and have up to $30 of your fee PAID! Register early- limited funding available. http://www.northlandcareercenter.com

Northland Career Center
1801 Branch Street Platte City, MO 64079
P. 816.858.5420

Park University is a liberal arts institution offering many majors including specialized ones like international business. Check the link below to see what specific classes are being offered for the adult learner.

Park University
8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152
P. 816.741.2000

Join the metro area's premier adult learning program. Classes are varied and change each quarter. Learn Spanish, participate in dramatic reading, learn about gardening, improve your writing skills, learn to line dance or participate in the current book review. Click on the link below to see what is currently being offered.
http://www.sccentral.org/

Classes are held at:
South Broadland Presbyterian Church
7850 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64131
For any other questions call 816.444.1121

Adventures in Learning is a monthly learning series, held the third Friday of every month at First Baptist Church, 29th & Minnesota, KCK. For more information about the classes offered click the link below.

http://www.shepherdscenterkck.org/adventures.html
P. 913.281.8908

Adventures In Learning: Stimulating classes are offered to continue the lifelong learning process. Lunch and a noon forum complete this program. This program meets the 4th Friday of each month (except December) at:

Raytown Christian Church
6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64113
P. 816.356.9002
http://www.shepherdscenterraytown.org/

Add an exciting new dimension to your life with Continuing Education Division non-credit courses. You can find out how to perform better at your job, learn a new hobby or skill, have a great night out and meet new friends with similar interests. Click on the link below to see their current schedule.
http://cas.umkc.edu/ce/

Continuing Education Division
5300 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110
P. 816.235.2736

UMKC Northland
11724 NW Plaza Circle - Suite 701 Kansas City, MO 64153
P. 816.235.6630