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The Center for Professional Education, (CPE) was formerly the Worker Education Program. (WEP) While the name of the program has changed, the excellent service we offer has remained unchanged. The program contracts with businesses, agencies, and organizations to help with their staff training needs and assists students with union-sponsored direct payment tuition and reimbursement plans. It provides quality education and training to working adults who are pursuing college degrees and to non-degree students needing courses in order to improve their skills or to upgrade their qualifications for job advancement or job change.

For those agencies that service individuals with disabilities and other special needs, our program offers not only college credits, but specialized workshops. These workshops are customized to address the needs of those who provide services to these unique populations.

The Center for Professional Education maintains off-campus public schools sites conveniently located in Brooklyn, New York. Courses are scheduled after work hours and are open to all Medgar Evers College students. They are indicated by 080 sections in the Course Schedule.

In addition, educational opportunities are becoming more readily available throughout Brooklyn as the Center for Professional Education has established satellite campuses in several Brooklyn communities. This new initiative has already begun with the implementation of the first off-campus site at the Medgar Evers College/ East New York satellite campus, located in Gershwin High School at 800 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. This East New York site established in 1999 already serves over 300 students. For information on the East New York site call Joy Woolley, Coordinator at (718) 257-2702.

On June 16, 2003, the College opened its second satellite campus located in Sunset Park at Middle School 136, 4004 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. For information on the Sunset Park site call Bertha Navarro at (718) 871-4972 Ext. 103.

Individuals interested in further information about the program in general, those wanting to enroll, and corporations, agencies, unions, church or community organizations wishing to explore how Medgar Evers College can meet the needs of their constituents, please contact Joseph Pientek, Director of the Center for Professional Education at (718) 270-6269.

What is the purpose of the Center for Professional Education?

  • Make an easy transition to college

  • Improve professional skills 

  • Complete requirements for salary increments

  • Satisfy job advancement prerequisites 

  • Build self-esteem and confidence 

  • Balance job and family obligations with school

What kinds of individuals enroll in the Center for Professional Education?

  • Para Professionals 

  • Teacher Assistants

  • Direct Health Care Workers

  • Teachers State and city professional and clerical employees

  • Employees of public and private corporations and agencies with staff development needs

What does the Center for Professional Education Program offer?

  • Individualized advisement and counseling

  • Convenient times and locations

  • Adult Continuing Education Courses

  • Convenient Evening Classes

  • Degree Programs for Para professionals

What can we help you design to best suit your agency’s needs? 

  • Training for Non-Profit Agency Employees

  • Training for Managers of Non-Profit Organizations

What types of Certificate Programs does the Center for Professional Education offer? 

  • Computer and Multimedia Technology   

  • Para professional Certificates

  • Management and Leadership

Where are Center for Professional Education courses held?

  • Public Schools   

  • Developmental Centers   

  • Day Treatment Centers   

  • Other public and private agencies   

  • Metro Tech Computer Lab

Who are the faculty in the Center for Professional Education?

Professors teaching in the Center for Professional Education are duly appointed faculty at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York. As such, Center for Professional Education faculty bring a high level of professional expertise to the classroom, along with years of teaching experience.
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