Adult Education
The Adult Education Program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers classes and instruction in Adult Learning Centers in Cedartown, Rome, Rockmart, Calhoun, Summerville, Rock Spring, Lafayette, Ringgold, and Trenton. Adults of all ages can enroll for free classes. The centers have modern computer labs, study materials and resources, and professional adult education staff for both daytime and evening programs. There is group-based and/or individualized instruction based on the individual learning needs and goals of students. When you enroll, an academic assessment will identify the starting place for your studies to move you ahead with educational skills where you left off when you left school.
The environment is designed to give special attention to adults returning to school to resume educational programs which were interrupted in earlier years. Adult learners can be found here refreshing reading, writing, and math skills to re-enter the job market after a layoff; preparing for the GED ® Tests to qualify for a job or educational program that requires a high school diploma for entry; learning English as their second language; or just working toward a personal educational goal. "I just always wanted to finish high school, but never had the chance." All instructional materials are available for student use at no cost. For those who wish to purchase materials for home use, the GNTC bookstores have the same materials available. Classes operate year round on the Georgia Northwestern Technical College calendar—Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters.
Instructional Areas include:
- Adult Beginning Reading
- Adult Basic Education—reading, writing skills, mathematics
- Preparation for the GED® Test
- English as a Second Language
Special Services
Transition to Postsecondary Education
GED® graduates will be assisted in the process of transitioning to college enrollment. The Adult Education staff can guide you through the steps.
Family Literacy
In Cedartown, parents who need adult education classes or a GED® Diploma may bring their children age birth to preschool with them for an intensive family education program which includes Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, and Parent and Child Together Time. Our staff has the training to assist other organizations in developing Family Literacy programs.
Workplace Education
Employers can arrange for our teachers to bring Adult Education Services to their work site. Employees who improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills, or learn to communicate in English will become more productive in your organization. Call 706-295-6972 or 706-764-3564 for more information. Also, our learning centers coordinate with the Georgia Work Ready Initiative to provide certification of their academic work skills based on proficiency in Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Mathematics.
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