Adults who need help earning a General Educational Development (GED) high school diploma or need help improving their English as a second language skills to support entry into the workforce can get help through the Adult Education and Literacy Program at Central Texas College (CTC). CTC’s adult education, funded by the Texas Workforce Commission, provides instruction in English, math, literacy, and gives students the skills they need to increase their employment opportunities and enter college and vocational training. I’m doing it.
Services provided by the CTC Adult Education Program lack basic skills, do not have a secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent, have not achieved an equivalent level of education, or It is provided free of charge to eligible individuals learning English.
“Part of the eligibility requirements are based on educational needs and training needs,” said Lorraine Juarez, CTC Adult Education Coordinator. “Other requirements include age; inability to speak, understand, read, or write English; no high school qualifications; or functioning at or below high school level.”
CTC Adult Education offers Texas High School Diploma and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. “High school equivalent qualifications allow adults to continue their education at least to the level of completing secondary school and earning a GED,” he said. “Our ESL classes are designed to help students improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Both programs can be completed in less than a year.”
In addition, CTC Adult Education offers transition programs to support the career goals of GED and ESL students. Qualified students are encouraged to make an appointment with a Career Advisor for job search, application completion, resume/cover letter writing, interview skills, networking techniques, and other transition-related advice. Students can also receive guidance on choosing and applying for higher education institutions, financial aid, scholarships, grants, and success skills such as developing good study habits, testing, writing papers, and research.
Over the past few months, CTC has highlighted several student success stories through its adult education programs. Alejandra Peña was looking for her second chance to pass the GED exam. “When I enrolled in the program, I started to doubt my ability to succeed. The feeling of previous failures and the feeling that I hadn’t completed what I had started began to haunt my mind,” Peña said. rice field. “I have tried the GED test five times in 15 years and failed each time. Using a novel approach, Dr. Robinson helped me improve my math, life, and goal-finding skills, and I began to settle into healthy study habits. I passed the GED exam on my first attempt!”
Another GED alumnus, Cynthia Gutierrez, brought success to her instructor. “All the instructors were very kind and enthusiastic,” Gutierrez said. “The instructor pushes you, helps you, checks you in. In another state she took a GED class and it didn’t help.”
To enroll in the CTC Adult Education and Literacy Program, you must attend orientation twice a month in Room 152 of the CTC Clear Creek Building (Building 559). After orientation, participants undergo a pre-assessment and register. A 3-day Success Academy used to better determine an individual’s educational needs. During their time at the Academy, students develop an understanding of expectations, create goals, identify barriers, build strategies, and support systems to achieve short- and long-term educational and career goals. Once the academy ends, students will be signed up for classes and notified of their start dates.
“Our program is designed to expand educational opportunities for adults,” said Juarez. “By helping improve literacy and numeracy, individuals are more employable and can also boost their self-esteem.” Those interested in taking adult education classes at CTC can call 254-526- Call 1120 or email adult.education@ctcd.edu for more information.
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