It's the Key to Your Future and a Better Life
Adult Basic Education classes provide the opportunity for adults to improve their basic skills or study for the GED test. When you are ready to begin class, you and your instructor will design a plan of study, which will help you to reach your goals. Jefferson College is pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to you and we hope that you will join us soon.
*The Jefferson College Adult Education Program
has been recognized by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education as a
Star Program With Distinction - the HIGHEST
honor awarded to an AEL program in the
State of Missouri.
It's never too late! Enroll at any Time at No Cost!
(Funds are provided by the federal Adult Education Act*)
*For additional information, click on this link:
GED Program Brochure
GED or High School Diploma Equivalency Services
The GED Process:
Step 1: Sign up for GED classes at Hillsboro, Ext. 3437; Arnold, Ext. 3591;
Northwest, Ext. 3534
Step 2: Attend a 12-hour Orientation and begin classes
Step 3: Request accommodations for testing if needed, (ie...physical/emotional/learning disabilities)
Step 4: Pass a GED practice test
Step 5: Mail the GED Test Application Form
Step 6: Receive your authorization form in the mail from the State of Missouri
Step 7: Register for the test with the Assessment Center, Ext. 3148
Step 8: Pass the GED Test
Step 9: Transition to Jefferson College or work
NOTE: The $20 test fee is required at the time of registration.
Testing fees are non refundable and non transferable.
GED Test Accommodations Request (students with physical or learning disabilities)http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ged_index.htm
Literacy Services
Students receive individual assistance from a certified literacy instructor. For more information on our adult literacy program appointments can be made with our Literacy Coordinator -Barb Shaffer
Confidential help in improving your reading skills.
Call (636)797-3000, 789-3000, or 942-3000 ext. 3437.
Improve your basic skills or study for the GED Test (high school diploma equivalency). Both available at no cost to you!
WorkKeys Instructional Services
Earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATE?
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Each day employers receive stacks of applications for only a handful of
open positions. With the National Career Readiness Certificate, issued
by ACT, you can prove you have the skills for the job! The Certificate
is the work-related skills credential. Whether you're looking for a job
or want to enhance your diploma or résumé, the Certificate provides
proof of your skills for employers nationwide. It is composed of three
WorkKeys® assessments that measure skills critical to on-the-job
success:
– Applied Mathematics
– Reading For Information
– Locating Information
The Certificate is awarded at four levels, based on your
performance in the assessments:
– Platinum
– Gold
– Silver
– Bronze
*For additional information click on these links:
WorkKeys Career Seeker Brochure
NCRC Resource Site
What Employers Require:
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Verified skills
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Dependability
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Employees who know how to learn
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Ability to work as a team member
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Critical / creative thinking abilities
Adult Education & Literacy Classes Are Free!!!
Classes are held at the following locations:
Jefferson College-Hillsboro
(Career Tech Building - Room 178) |
| Monday-Thursday |
| 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| 5:00pm - 8:30pm |
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*Orientation to be held the 1st week
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| of the month from 2:00pm-5:00pm |
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| Jefferson College Imperial (Room 205) |
| 4400 Jeffco Blvd., Imperial |
| Monday - Wednesday, 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| *Orientation to be held the 2nd week of |
| the month from 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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| Jefferson College - Cedar Hill (Room 128) |
| 6471 Cedar Hill Rd., Cedar Hill |
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| Day Classes: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 2:00pm |
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| Evening Classes: Monday - Thursday, 5:00pm - 8:30pm |
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| *Orientation to be held the 3rd week |
| of the month from 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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| Arnold Workforce Career Center |
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| 3675 West Outer Road |
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| Arnold, MO 63010 |
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| Monday & Wednesday, 5:00pm - 8:30pm |
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| For more information, call Jefferson College |
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(636) 797-3000, ext. 3437 or 3591 or 3534
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It's Never Too Late!
We Can Help. . . So Give Us A Call!
Transitioning to College:
GED Transition
National College Transition Network
College for Adults
Missouri College & University GED Scholarship
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