The Acumen - March 2024

Continuing Education Learners can gain a new skill, pursue a passion or explore a new topic in our continuing education classes. Choose from Barbering Crossover, Basic Life Support, Clock Repair, Dermaplane or DIY for the Homeowner. Student-Run Businesses Open to the Public Students gain real work experience at our student-run businesses including Emily’s Salon & Barbershop, Emily’s Café, Emily’s Massage Clinic and Emily’s Spa. These are all open to the public and offer affordable goods and services. Emily’s Café Emily’s Café is run by students in Emily Griffith’s Culinary Arts program under the supervision of the Culinary Arts instructor. It is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner at

In 2023, Emily Griffith Technical College was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as an Apprenticeship Ambassador for serving as a champion in promoting, expanding, and diversifying Registered Apprenticeship. English Language Acquisition Classes Emily Griffith has been teaching adults 17 years and older English for more than 100 years. Each year more than 1,800 students from 50 different countries, speaking 66 different languages, come to Emily Griffith to learn English. High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam Preparation Emily Griffith also offers classes to prepare students for the HSE (formerly known as the GED) exams. Adult students master Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies skills required to obtain their high school equivalency.

Massage therapy students. (Photo: Emily Griffith)

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