Services are available that can enrich your student life and academic performance. Much of this information will be valuable only if you take advantage of the opportunities. A variety of services are available to students needing assistance in exploring career options. The following Applied Academic courses help prepare students for success in their Pickens Tech program and later in the workplace. Students receive individualized instruction by using computer software, videos and interactive laser discs.
Students learn in a supportive atmosphere and build upon what they already know.
Instruction is offered during open hours in the Applied Academics Lab. Students may be required to complete some of these courses as part of their program requirements as indicated on the individual's advising sheet. This course reviews and develops the communication skills of listening, speaking, reading for information, writing, problem solving, and people skills. This course reviews and develops the communication skills of applied writing, reading, comprehension, speed reading, listening, speaking, problem solving, and people skills. This course reviews and develops the mathematical computation skills, math concepts, and application to word problems.