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Adult Education Services

ESCC provides FREE Adult Education services to help students become college and career ready. Classes provide an opportunity for adult learners to improve their academic and life skills. Instruction is based on individual student need and may range from one-on-one tutoring to group instruction. Classes are available throughout Coffee, Dale, Geneva, and Pike Counties to Alabama residents 18 years of age and older and 16- and 17-year-olds with special documentation.

High School Diploma Options Program (HDSO)

The Alabama Non-Traditional High School Diploma Option (HSDO) is designed for students 19 years or older who last attended a public high school in Alabama. Option 1 is for students who completed all of the required credits for graduation but did not pass portions of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE). Option 2 is for those who completed at least 10 credits but did not earn enough credits to graduate. Instructors and the HSDO Coordinator work with students and local high schools to determine eligibility and graduation requirements.

For more information, contact the Adult Education Office at (334) 347-2623 ext. 2218.

GED® High School Equivalency Test

The GED® exam is a nationally recognized high school equivalency test developed by experts with a 70-year history in high school equivalency. The test is aligned with current high school standards and career- and college-readiness expectations.

GED® Testing Topics:

  • Math (115 minutes) – Quantitative & algebraic problem solving
  • Science (90 minutes) – Life science, physical science, earth and space science
  • Social Studies (70 minutes) – Civics and government, U.S. history, economics, geography and the world
  • Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes) – Ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written text

Schedule a Test

  • Step 1: Complete your profile information on GED.com.
    • Complete background questions about your education, work status, studying, and other information.
  • Step 2: Select your test details
    • NOTE: If you choose more than one test subject at a time, you will only be shown days and times that are open long enough for both test subjects. To see more scheduling days and times, choose one test subject at a time.
  • Step 3: Select your test center, date, and time
    • You can select up to 3 testing centers to compare availability.

*The cost of the GED is $36 per section or $144 for all four sections. Adult Education students may test for free when they qualify. Please see an Adult Education instructor for details and assistance scheduling an exam.

English Language Learners

ESCC offers English language classes on the Enterprise campus to serve the growing population of non-English speaking members of the community. Students learn English skills using real life situations and through listening and speaking activities. ESL classes equip students with the confidence and skills needed to better succeed in the workplace, community, and in other educational/training programs. Instruction is provided in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.

ESL Classes meet in Room 204 in the Administration Building at Enterprise State Community College Campus in Enterprise:

Tuesday and Thursday
9AM-12PM
5:30-8:30PM
For more information, call (334) 347-2623 ext. 2218/2273

National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC®)

The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC®) is an assessment-based credential powered by ACT WorkKeys®. The NCRC is earned by completing three WorkKeys Assessments:

  • Applied Math
  • Workplace Documents
  • Graphic Literacy

The NCRC® is accepted by more than 10,000 employers nationwide as a reliable way to verify individuals’ work skills. After earning the ACT NCRC, students can easily set up an online account at myworkkeys.com that enables employers to verify their credentials quickly and conveniently. They’ll also want to showcase their accomplishment by including information about achieving the ACT NCRC on their resumes and job applications. Issued at four levels, the ACT NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations.

Career Pathways (ACE & MAPS)

Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to provide Alabamians with relevant, cutting-edge, and industry-driven employability skills training to better prepare individuals for the Alabama workforce. The main goal of the new ACE course is toe ensure current and future workers are equipped with the skills necessary to enter the 21st-century Alabama workforce.

ACE participants gain the following after completing the program:

  • ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • Alabama Certified Employee Certificate (ACE)
  • One free college course (up to four credit hours)
  • Articulated credit (3 credits) when enrolling in one of the state community colleges (course varies by college)
  • In addition to credentials, participants gain support, build confidence, improve their opportunities, and get access to ongoing skill upgrades and lifelong learning.

MAPS are short courses to prepare individuals for industry-specific information. The curriculum is designed to be self-paced and skills specific. Students will gain foundational competencies with a credential of value for entry-level work of a particular career pathway. At the completion of the course, a student will earn a MAP Certification for the industry-specific course they chose.

Students can choose from the following MAP Courses:

  • Architecture & Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Logistics

 

Have Questions?

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Jonathan Smith

Director of Adult Education

Steve Graves

Adult Education Specialist

Class Locations & Schedule

Coffee County

Location Time Topic Room Days Teacher
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 9AM-12PM Adult Education/GED 202 M, TU, & TH Merrill/Stinson
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 9AM-12PM Adult Education/Literacy 208 M & W Hart
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED 202 M & W Price
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 9AM-12PM English as a Second Language- Beginner 208 TU & TH Freeman
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 9AM-12PM English as a Second Language- Intermediate 204 TU & TH Parrish
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 9AM-12PM English as a Second Language- Advanced 206 TU & TH Rogowski
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 5:30PM-8:30PM English as a Second Language- Beginner 204 TU & TH Barnes
Enterprise State Community College – Wallace Hall 5:30PM-8:30PM English as a Second Language- Inter/Adv 206 TU & TH Stanley
Elba Elementary School 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED 4B M & W Wiggins
Christ Community Church of God 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED N/A TU & TH Martin/Ellingwood
Johns Chapel AME 9AM-12PM Adult Education/GED N/A TU & TH Jones
Coffee County Family Service Center 5PM-8PM Adult Education/GED N/A TU & TH Stewart

Pike County

Location Time Topic Room Days Teacher
Troy/Pike Center for Technology 4PM-7PM Adult Education/GED N/A M & W Skinner
Pike County Career Center 8AM-12PM Adult Education/GED N/A TU, W, & TH Murry

Dale County

Location Time Topic Room Days Teacher
Alabama Aviation Center (Ozark) – Steagall Building 9AM-12PM Adult Education/GED 112 M & W Skinner
Alabama Aviation Center (Ozark) – Steagall Building 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED 112 M & W Skinner
Ozark Housing Authority – Covin Community Center 9AM-12PM Adult Education/GED N/A T & TH To Be Determined

Geneva County

Location Time Topic Room Days Teacher
Geneva Middle School 5:00PM-8:00PM Adult Education/GED N/A M & T McGowan
Samson High School 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED N/A M & W Allen
Slocomb Public Library 5:30PM-8:30PM Adult Education/GED N/A T & TH Ellison