Education news

Distance learning classes
The Ramstein Education Center offers Air Technology Network distance learning classes by satellite broadcast at its facility at Kapaun, Bldg. 2784. The broadcasts are offered by the Defense Education and Training Network. The Web site to see upcoming classes is http://getn.govdl.org/GETN_schedule.htm. For more information e-mail Janna Farrier at janna.farrier@ramstein.af.mil.

General Education Mobile
Community College of the Air Force started a new initiative called General Education Mobile. GEM is a new partnership between CCAF and community colleges for CCAF students to finish their general education requirements in a more timely manner by linking students to a
“clustered” general education curricula that meets CCAF degree requirements. All GEM classes are offered in the distance learning format that can be completed anytime, anywhere. GEM is accessed via the Air Force Portal/Air Force Virtual Education Center. On AFVEC, students search for schools and map out a course completion plan to satisfy remaining general education requirements. For more information, call the education center at 480-2032.

Sign up for tests
To get signed up for a CLEP, DSST or Pearson Vue certification test with the National Test Center, send an e-mail to ntc.ramstein@europe.ctcd.edu or register on Central Texas College’s European Web site at http://europe.ctcd.edu/. You can also call 480-3085 to schedule a test. The NCT is located in Bldg. 2104 on Ramstein and tests take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The education center still gives the DSST Speech exam.