Community Education

Are you looking for affordable and fun classes? You have come to the right spot! Southwestern's Community Education & Workforce Development department offers a variety of life-long learning and personal exploration opportunities to enrich your life.

We offer classes at both of our beautiful campuses in Coos Bay and Brookings, as well off-site locations in the more rural communities. All of our Community Ed courses are noncredit. Whether you are looking for an art class or need to get your flagger certification card, we’ve got you covered. The best part is our instructors are highly qualified individuals from our very own communities.

Not only do we offer the face-to-face classroom experience but we also offer hundreds of online classes and programs.

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Online classes start every month and are typically 6 weeks long, but some can be completed quicker though a tutorial format. With 24-hour access your class, you choose the right time for you to be involved. Check out the many courses to choose from and complete registration here.

Need more than what can be offered in 6-weeks? We also have programs ranging in length, 6-18 months. Programs offer industry recognized certifications, are self-paced, and include all the materials. Where could your journey take you? Check out this video. Look at the variety of training programs to choose from and complete registration here.