Adult Education is designed for students 16 years of age or older who are out of school . Classes are free to students. The program helps students prepare to take the GED exam and to improve their reading, writing, and math skills. Classes in English are available for people who are not native speakers of English. HGTC offers Adult Education classes in Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Telfair, Wheeler, and Wilkinson counties.
Services
- Assessment of academic skills
- Individualized instruction
- Textbooks and workbooks
- Computer-assisted instruction
- Personal attention from qualified, caring instructors
- On-line instruction
For more information on schedules and locations of classes and enrolling, please call
- Bleckley County – Peyton Williams Jr. Learning Center (478) 934-0223
- Dodge County – Georgia Aviation Technical College (478) 374-6431
- Laurens County – Heart of Georgia Tech (478) 274-7848
- Telfair County – Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center (229) 868-3084
- Wheeler County – Wheeler County Adult Education Center (912) 568-1751
- Wilkinson County – Irwinton (478) 946-1080; Gordon (478) 628-9011
PROGRAMS
GED preparation
- Practice tests to determine readiness for testing
- Classroom instruction to help students prepare for the test
Basic Skills
- Preparation for the ASSET test
- Instruction for improvement in reading, writing, and math
English Literacy
- Beginning level for non-speakers of English
- Intermediate level for those who want to improve reading and writing in English
- Advanced for mastering English pronunciation and usage
Workforce Education
Heart of Georgia Tech contracts with businesses and industries to teach classes in basic skills, GED preparation, and English Literacy to employees at the work site. For information, call (478) 274-7848. |
