Career Pathway Classes

Real Estate License Training Program

Kickstart Your Real Estate Career

Jan 26, 2026 - March 30, 2026*

Mondays - 9 Sessions Total

IN-PERSON

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Get the foundational skills you need to enter the real estate field. This introductory course builds essential terminology, technology skills, and job-readiness to prepare you for the Level 2 Real Estate License Bridge Training.

What You Will Gain:

  • Real estate vocabulary and concepts

  • Technology confidence for future coursework

  • Academic skill-building

  • Resume and interview preparation

Who is Eligible? Everyone with:

  • STEPS Reading Score 204+

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Strong verbal English Skills

  • Interest in Real Estate Careers

*No class February 16th

Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate Class

Jan 16, 2026 - March 20, 2026

Fridays

ONLINE

9 AM - 12 PM

This course will teach individuals how to prevent and respond to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Careers using bloodborne pathogen training include:

  • Healthcare Professionals

  • First Responders (EMT, paramedics, etc)

  • Janitorial Staff

  • Cosmetology Professionals

  • Security Guards

  • Fitness Trainers

  • Tattoo Artists

Who is Eligible? Everyone with:

  • STEPS Reading Score 204+

Career Pathway Classes with Metro South ABE

Adult Options in Education learners have access to career classes at Metro South located in Bloomington and online. Click ‘Register here’ to see the classes offered.

Register here (link to METRO SOUTH's page)

Career Pathways Class Placement Guide

Low Intermediate ESL and Above

  • Computer Basics – STEPS 191+

  • Email & Internet Basics – STEPS 204+ and Northstar: Basic Computer Skills

  • Computers for Work – STEPS 204+ and Northstar: Basic Computer Skills + Using Email

  • Bloodborn Pathogens Certificate Class – STEPS 204+

  • Real Estate License Training Program – STEPS 204+ and High School Diploma/GED

High Intermediate / Low Advanced ESL

  • Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – GOALS 210+ OR STEPS 217+

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – GOALS 210+ OR STEPS 217+

  • English Communication for Professional Purposes – GOALS 210+ OR STEPS 217+

  • Computer Skills for Business Office – 3 Northstar exams: Basic Computer Skills, Using Email, Internet Basics

  • Conversation Class – STEPS 204+

High Intermediate to Advanced ESL

  • Introduction to Accounting – GOALS 217+ (≈ STEPS 220+)

  • Nursing Assistant Prep – GOALS 217+ (≈ STEPS 220+)

  • Paraprofessional Course – GOALS 217+ (≈ STEPS 220+) and GOALS Math 210+

  • English for the American Workplace and College – GOALS 220+

Advanced ESL / Adult Academics

  • Community Interpreter Training – GOALS 223+

  • Introduction to Educational Interpreting – GOALS 223+

  • Medical Terminology – GOALS 228+

  • Advanced English for Professional and Academic Success – GED-level, international HS diploma, or Advanced ESL (TABE/STEPS)

Follow the instructions on the page to register for the class with Metro South. It will look like this: