Highland Community College Adult Education serves individuals
who live in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, and Stephenson Counties.
Adult
education provides people who live in northwest Illinois with the
tools they need to make dramatic life changes – a better job
or a chance at a college degree.
We
offer FREE classes that change the lives of individuals
who live in northwest Illinois.
We
offer FREE GED practice tests. Inquire
today.
Last
year 141 adult students received their GED through Highland’s
adult education program. Over 800 students participated in
adult education programming and almost 200 of those students
were enrolled in beginning, intermediate, or advanced English-as-a-Second-Language
classes.
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GED
Preparation Classes
Classes prepare you for GED testing in:
· Math
· Writing mechanics and essay writing
· Social Studies
· Science
· Literature
· Constitution
Basic
Skills (ABE) Classes
Classes or one-on-one tutoring help you improve skills for GED testing
or employment. Instruction includes skill development in:
· Reading
· Writing
· Math
ESL
Classes
Classes for foreign-born students to help improve:
· Reading
· Writing
· Speaking
· Listening
Short-term
Training
A computerized program helps students learn, practice and apply
basic entry-level skills in:
· Food Service
· Health
· Maintenance
· Retail
· Clerical
· Customer Service
· Keyboarding
Basic
Computer Literacy
Participants will:
· Become familiar with Windows operating system
· Learn to identify parts of the desktop
· Learn to open and close applications
· Search and surf the Internet
· Learn basic formatting commands
· Gain proficiency in keyboard and mouse dexterity
Get
more than a GED
Highland’s GED Plus program helps you achieve more than your
GED. Our position is that the GED is your first big leap toward
a College degree, a better job or advancement in your current workplace.
Our free Plus services are geared toward adult students seeking
a quick transition to College.
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