College/Technical Training

The Education Center on Aberdeen Proving Ground provides access to several colleges such as:

• Harford Community College
• Florida Institute of Technology
• Central Michigan University
• The University of Maryland University College

The Army University Access Online.

Please contact the Education office for information regarding these schools, 410-306-2042.

The Army Continuing Education System through its many programs, promotes lifelong learning opportunities and sharpens the competetive edge of Army 2010 and beyond. ACES is committed to excellence in service, innovation, and depolyability.

Army Learning Centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Area provide MOS training and preparation materials, as well as commercially prepared programs for GED preparation, CLEP, ACT, SAT, GRE, Speed Reading and many other resources. Both Learning Centers have computer labs equipped with new computers with Internet access, as well as the Lifetime Library program used to prepare for GT improvement, college admission, and college credit-yielding tests. Facilities are available for small group study.

Functional Academic Skills Training is the Commander's primary on-duty education program. FAST provides remediation in reading, mathematics, and test-taking skills. Soldiers may enroll in FAST if they score below the 10th grade in reading and/or math on the Test of Adult Basic Education. They are also eligible if their GT score is below 100.

Army Community Service Army Family Team Building Program offers classes for personal development skills and leadership skills. The Relocation Readiness Program offers such classes as English as a Second Language and American Citizenship classes.

Education center can be reached at 410-306-2042.