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CE T Quick Facts and Figures - 20
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<br /> The Center for I"mptoyment Training(CWn is a private, non-proft conwn
<br /> San Jose, California in 1967. From its " nization(CBO)established in
<br /> educational centers In 12 states. CET San headquarters in San Jose, CET Oversees a national network of 33 voo;Wc ral
<br /> across the U.S. are administers 20 centers. Another 73 CET approved training sites
<br /> operated by other orttifies.
<br /> THE MISSION OF CET
<br /> The mission of CE'ti is based on the philosophy of self-determination and seeks to promote the human
<br /> development and education of Ipw income people by providing them with merle vocational
<br /> educational
<br /> training and supportive servle:es that contribute to economic self-exAclenoy.
<br /> CET TRAIMNG AN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
<br /> CET was particularly designed for youth and adults of all bad rounds who are most in need and hardest•to-serve, For
<br /> each student, CET's goal Is a permanent, unsubsidzed,job with good be maz and growth potential. CETs unique made
<br /> of job training involves an-integrafion of skill training, basic skills irwtn,ctlon, human development aril job Peron.
<br /> conducted in a simulated work sefflM CM hollsge training dasicn is broadly recognaed as the Condon.
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<br /> CET centers operate year-round and featu a an variable coarse length fomnt:Thus, #w+ are no
<br /> fixed semen or quarters- This egos students to n at their own race in a highly indivkkiNked, non-=npedWe
<br /> environment There Is no testing of applicants as a pre-requisibe to eriEening training, however, during the first two weeks
<br /> Of ernnilnrent, CET finis aPplioants to establish an individuafized remedial education, support service aid vaationai
<br /> training plant for each student In the traditional CET training mode training is quite Intensive with students attending 7
<br /> hours a day, 5 days a week. Standard training courses are from 30 to 35 tours a week for an average of seven months
<br /> (840 clock hours).
<br /> Hlanan Development at CET is i coroorated into MW asoed of the tralnina=Qran. it Includes extensive life skills and
<br /> work place knovwhow,job PmWeftm trainnnrg,job development and job plaeernerrt. Job training at CET is competency
<br /> based, NOW individuarcmd,with small classes, and is won-th"quipmenf training from day one. CET shsients stav
<br /> in
<br /> employment training Mol they are plaawl'n a Lob, Eire follow-up is perfonried on all students otter plWAWnent to assure stable
<br /> and job tp'owK
<br /> CET S LL OFFERINGS
<br /> Over 30 sWli training options are offered by CET nation-wide. These include, but are not limited to, Camputerized Office
<br /> Occupations, Sheet Metal Fabrlcatlon, Machining and Welding Trades, Fadity/Buiiding Maintenance, Elecbwk
<br /> Technology,Commercial Food Service,Aaornodw Technician, Child Care Provider,Medical
<br /> Shipping and RecreivinglWarehousing and Printing nd Graphics, Slap offeri °A&7r�idc. i h th
<br /> majority of centers ctfering 4 to 5 skill choices. � �vary � one certto to another with the
<br /> CET RESOURCES
<br /> CET Funds come from various federai,state and local government Sounxs,as Waft as from, private fund sources. Federal
<br /> Financial Aid funds accounts for about 10% to 15% with funding from federal Welfare to Work programs, Worldoree
<br /> Investment Board referrals, public and private vocational rehabilitation agencies referrals,foundations, and other sources,
<br /> The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) acwW is most CET operaW centers. This
<br /> accreditation permits CET students to apply for federal financial assistance programs(Pelt and SEOG Grants, Student
<br /> 1-bans.Work-%*)to help students with tuition and basic living costs
<br /> CET SUPPORT SERVICES
<br /> Some of the Bred support program services provided at CET sties Includes: child development/child rare, I=*;radon
<br /> and citizenship services, transportation services, information and referral, and emergency assistance. CET fully utilizes
<br /> and networks with a vast array of social service agencies and providers In each comnuinty In helping to acquire or
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