Triton College Adult Education Department Gear Up: Bridge to College Program

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Aran

This document outlines the "Gear Up: Bridge to College Program" offered by Triton College's Adult Education Department. It details various career pathways designed to help students transition from foundational programs to degree and certificate programs. The program includes bridge programs such as "Intro to Medical Careers," "Intro to Office Administration," "Intro to STEM Field and Pathways," and "Intro to Early Childhood Education." These lead to Intermediate Education and Training (IET) programs like Pharmacy Tech, Microsoft Office Specialist, Automotive Technology, Welding, and certifications like PTCB Credential, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate, ASE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, Welding Certificate, and Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate. The document emphasizes the importance of post-secondary education and career readiness for employment outcomes, highlighting that higher educational attainment correlates with lower unemployment rates and increased earnings. It also provides information on GED preparation courses offered in English and Spanish, including class schedules, costs, and the availability of free practice tests for Triton College students. Additionally, the ICAPS program is mentioned as a resource for adult education students to improve language, literacy, and math skills for college, training, or employment transitions. Scholarships are also noted as a resource within the program.

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Triton College Adult Education Department

Gear Up: Bridge to College Program

GEAR UP CAREER PATHWAYS

BRIDGE PROGRAMS

Intro to Medical Careers
Intro to Medical Terminology
Intro to Office Administration
Intro to Office Management
Intro to STEM Field and Pathways
Intro to STEM Careers
Intro to Early Childhood Education

IET PROGRAMS

Pharmacy Tech
Microsoft Office Specialist
Automotive Technology
Welding

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

PTCB Credential
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate
ASE Auto Maintenance & Light Repair
Welding Certificate
Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate

FAQs

What is the "Gear Up: Bridge to College Program" at Triton College?

The "Gear Up: Bridge to College Program" at Triton College is an initiative by the Adult Education Department designed to guide students through various career pathways, starting from foundational programs to advanced degree and certificate programs.

What are some examples of career pathways offered in the program?

The program offers several pathways, including those in medical careers, office administration, STEM fields, and early childhood education. These pathways lead to certifications like PTCB Credential, Microsoft Office Specialist, and an Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate.

What resources are available for GED preparation at Triton College?

Triton College offers GED prep classes in both English and Spanish, scheduled from August 26th to December 19th. They also provide vouchers for free GED practice tests to their students, in addition to the official online resources at GED.com.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Aran