Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

CTE Transitions units are not applicable for meetingsuch unit load requirements as those for financial aid, veterans’benefits, scholastic honors, or graduationresidency requirements. For more information regardingCTE Transitions, contact the Skyline College coordinatorat (650) 738-4248.CENTER FOR ADVANCEDLEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY(CALT)The Center for Advanced Learning and Technology(CALT) is located on the first floor of Building 2. The CALThouses general computer classrooms utilized by a numberof departments for instruction. In addition, the CALThouses the Computer Science lab, a lab to support beginningcomputer networking coursework, and the PCRepair and Configuration lab. The CALT also provides useof networked PC-platform computers to any registeredstudent doing specific course-related work in a drop-inarea. The CALT is open when the College is in session.CENTER FOR INTERNATIONALTRADE DEVELOPMENT (CITD)The Center for International Trade Development (CITD)at Skyline College is a California Community CollegeEconomic Development Initiative. The CITD contributes tothe academic environment at Skyline College, as well asthe economic growth of the Bay Area, through an array ofservices and programs.The CITD promotes economic development throughinternational trade by providing one-on-one consulting tosmall- and medium-sized companies located in SanMateo, San Francisco and Marin counties.The CITD also contributes to the academic/learningenvironment at Skyline College, as well as throughout theBay Area, through the development of new degree andcertificate programs that impact the community and createopportunity for economic viability of the Bay Area.Additionally, the CITD works with different communitycolleges in the Bay Area to develop internationalexchange programs that further expose the institution, aswell as the Bay Area communities, to the global world.The CITD at Skyline College has established partnershipswith different community-based organizations andeconomic development groups to develop and/or implementcutting edge training programs that target oftenignored communities in the Bay Area, elevating their economicpotential.The combination of all CITD activities and communityinvolvement helps manufacturing and technology-basedindustries compete successfully in the rapidly changingglobal economy/markets.Contact the CITD at (650) 738-7098, admin@bayareacitd.com, or www.bayareacitd.com.THE CENTER FOR WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT/CORPORATEEDUCATIONThe Center for Workforce Development (CWD) facilitatesthe delivery of workforce development programsand services designed to meet local labor market needsand to support entry or advancement in the workplace.The CWD collaborates with Skyline College departmentsand programs, business and industry, community basedorganizations, and governmental agencies to connectindividuals, agencies or organizations to effective careerprograms that provide college credit while preparing forupwardly mobile careers. The CWD develops and administersgrants and contracts for economic and workforcedevelopment projects and initiatives.The CWD is responsible for coordinating the deliveryof contracted worksite or campus-based customizedtraining and educational solutions using credit and notfor-creditcourses, associated services, and programsrequested by business, industry, governmental or com -munity agencies.The CWD can help identify opportunities for performanceimprovement and deliver training and non-trainingsolutions. The CWD provides services when and wherethey are needed and wanted, during the workday or afterhours, at the worksite or on the campus.The CWD is located in Building 1, Room 1221-A. Formore information, please contact the Center for Work -force Development at (650) 738-7035 or visit www. -SkylineCollege.edu/workforce.CHILD CARE SERVICESThe Skyline College Child Development Center (CDC)is a laboratory program that provides a comprehensivechild care and early education program for students, staffand faculty of Skyline College and community members.The program provides the following services for childrentwo (2) years of age until entry into kindergarten: childcare and early education experiences from 7:30 am to5:00 pm during the regular academic calendar, three nutritiousdaily meals, observation and assessment of children’stypical development, resources and referrals for awide variety of supports for children and families, parentinformation and workshops on topics relevant to familieswith young children, and home visits/conferences to discusschildren’s development and school readiness skills.The Skyline College CDC is partially funded by theCalifornia Department of Education and income eligiblefamilies may receive child care subsidies. For more information,call (650) 738-7071.P R O G R A M S & S E R V I C E S2 011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u53