Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Adult Education Open House to provide an opportunity to learn more about the Adult Education programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff.
The event will take place on GNTC’s Walker County Campus at 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring on Tuesday, September 3, from 2-4 p.m.
The Open House event will include information and assistance on enrolling in free classes including preparation courses for the HiSet® or GED® high school equivalency tests, adult basic education, adult secondary education and English as a Second Language. Classes operate year-round on the Georgia Northwestern Technical College calendar for fall, spring and summer semesters. Adults of all ages who have not graduated from high school in the United States or Canada or previously earned a high school equivalency and who are at least 18 years old are eligible to enroll in classes at no charge.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about GNTC’s Youth Success Academy. The Youth Success Academy is specifically designed for out-of-school youth who wish to attain a high school equivalency and technical education. The participants in the program will be involved in: high school equivalency test preparation, Job Readiness, Workshops and Leadership Activities. The WIOA Youth Success Academy is sponsored through a partnership with GNTC and Northwest Georgia Regional Commission. Those who are eligible may apply for travel and childcare stipends. Referrals may come through any number of sources, including self-referral.
There will be refreshments and door prizes at the event.
For more information, contact [email protected] or 706-764-3679.
