The mission of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program is to provide instruction in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics to adult learners in order to prepare them for transition into the labor market or higher academic or vocational training.

ABE V001 - Adult Basic Education

TABE Testing • GED Instruction • ESL Instruction
Basic Computer Skills • Educational Gain • Workforce Development • Citizenship Skills
Help with the Written Driver's Test • Life Skills

GED INSTRUCTION

GED V003: General Educational Development

Diploma preparation and testing for those who have not earned a high School diploma. Business and industry, Civil Service Commissions, licensing bureaus, and many other institutions– including PWSCC, acknowledge the diploma.

ESL INSTRUCTION

ESL V004: English as a Second Language

Designed for those with non-English backgrounds. ESL focuses on oral and written usage of the English language and offers a forum for cultural exchange between English and non-English speakers. Classes in citizenship are available

TITLE III: College-Level Tutoring

Any student attending PWSCC or who plans to attend the upcoming semester can be tutored in our department. Most of the tutoring will be based on class textbooks and class homework, but ABE/GED material can be used as reference materials for tutoring sessions. College preparation tutoring, in Math and English, is available for any person over the age of 16.

Education Pays!

Did you know that high school graduates (or GED), age 25 and over, can earn $10,000 more yearly than workers who do not have a high school diploma?

Adult Basic Education Outcomes

Primary Objectives, Goals or Outcomes

Obtain a Job
Improve Current Job
Retain Current Job
Educational Gain
Earn a GED or Secondary School Diploma
Enter Post secondary Education or Job Training

Secondary Objectives, Goals or Outcomes

Leave Public Assistance
Vote or Register to Vote
Obtain Citizenship Skills
Increase involvement in child's education
Increase involvement in child's literacy
Increase involvement in community activities