Adult Education Programs

The Adult Education Program provides services or instruction below the post-secondary level to individuals:

1. Who have attained 16 years of age;

2. Who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in a secondary school under state law; and

3. Who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individual to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English Language.

Flexible program hours are offered to accommodate busy schedules including day, evening, virtual and weekend classes. In addition to basic skills education, and high school equivalency preparation, the Adult Education Program administers the General Education (GED®) and the HiSet® Exam awarding the high school equivalency diploma to successful examinees.

The General Education Development Test (GED®) and HiSET® exam are offered as alternatives to a high school diploma. The GED® test is made up of four subtests/batteries: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies and Science. The complete battery of the test costs $184.00 and each test is $46.00 (if taken separately). Applicants may take the in- home version of the GED® test that cost $184 for the complete battery of tests and $46.00 (if taken separately).

The HiSet exam is made up of 5 subtests: Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts – Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The complete battery of the test costs $133.75 and each test is $26.75 (if taken separately). Applicants may select the in- home version of the HiSET® exam which cost $181.25 for the complete battery of tests and $36.25 (if taken separately).

4. The Adult Education Program offers workplace education programs for areas of business and industry, English Literacy (ELP), job readiness, post-secondary transition assistance, joint enrollment focused on employment and job skills in the following technical education programs under Ability to Benefit or Career Plus, which provides financial aid for tuition, fees and books. Career Plus offers the flexibility to earn a high school diploma without the stress of a high-stakes test.

Available Programs

· Accounting

· Air Conditioning

· Auto Collision Repair Technology

· Automotive Technology

· Building & Facilities Maintenance

· Business Technology

· Business Healthcare Technology

· Business Logistics Management

· Business Management

· Computer Programming

· Computer Support Specialist

· Cosmetology

· Criminal Justice Technology

· Culinary Arts

· Cybersecurity

· Design & Media Production Technology

· Diesel Equipment Technology

· Drafting Technology

· Early Childhood Care & Education

· Electrical Construction Technology

· Electronics Technology

· Engineering Graphics

· Environmental Horticulture

· Fire Science Technology

· Health Information Coding

· Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management

· Industrial Electrical Technology

· Industrial Operations Technician

· Marketing Management

· Masonry NCCER

· Medical Assisting

· Networking Specialist

· Nurse aide

· Quality Assurance Specialist

· Pharmacy Technology

· Plumbing NCCER

· Professional Firefighter

· Welding & Joining Technology

The Adult Education Program offers Integrated Education and Training (IET) which is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. The IET training prepares students for employment in an in-demand industry identified in the Georgia Unified State Plan

FREE classes are held in the following locations:

Baker County Adult Education Center

236 Hoke Smith Drive, Newton, GA

(229) 734-1297

Calhoun County Adult Education Center

665 Manry Street, Edison, GA

(229) 835-2977

Clay County Adult Education Center

155-A Wilson Street, Fort Gaines, GA

(229) 768-3792

Lee County Adult Education Center

1346-G US Highway 19, Leesburg, GA

(229) 759-3040

Randolph County Adult Learning Center

241 Highway 82 E, Cuthbert, GA

(229) 732-5158

Terrell County Adult Education Center

Robert Albritten Neighborhood Service Center

771 Roundtree Drive, Dawson, GA

(229) 995-6172

Dougherty County- Albany Technical College

Artisan Hall, Room 115, Albany, GA

(229) 430-6615

Adult Education provides these services:

• Assessment of Present Skills

• Counseling and Advisement

• Joint Enrollment in Post-Secondary Education-Career Plus (CPH) & Ability to Benefit (ATB)

• No cost Instruction

• Virtual (Online) Classes

• Test Scholarships (GED and HiSet)

• Child Care Assistance

• Transportation Assistance

• Fast Track High School Equivalency with includes GED® and HiSet® - 5 weeks

The General Education Development Test (GED®) is offered as an alternative to a high school diploma. The GED^® test is made up of four batteries, including Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies and Science. The Complete battery of the test costs ($160.00) and each test is $40.00 (if taken separately).

There is no cost for Adult Education orientation and classes. Please visit the Adult Education Program located in Artisan Hall, Room 115 on the Dougherty County campus; or you may contact us at (229)430-6615 for additional information.