GED, ESL, & Literacy Tutoring
Earn your GED or improve your skills in Reading or Math
Getting your GED can put you on the path to your career goals. GED graduates are more likely to be employed and earn more than people without a GED or high school diploma.
What is the Cost?
Our program is completely free. Students never need to pay for materials or classes. The only thing a student ever pays for is the GED testing itself. For many students, grant dollars will cover the testing costs as well.
When Can I Start?
All students are required to complete an orientation before starting classes. Orientations are held once a month at each class location. Sign up by completing the GED enrollment form. Once you’ve done that and completed the orientation, you’ll be admitted into one of our classes.
How Long to Complete?
Because everyone has different skill levels, the time it takes an individual to earn their GED varies. Current skills and effort determines the length of time to complete the program.
How Do I Start?
The first step is to complete the enrollment form. After we’ve received it, we will contact you to schedule the orientation to get you ready to start attending class! We will walk you through each step of the GED process and look forward to helping you achieve your academic and career goals! If you do not have access to the internet or need help with the forms, please contact us at 217.641.4951.
Spring Class Schedule
All students must complete an in-person orientation to be able to start attending class.
| City | Location | Days | Times |
| Quincy | Main JWCC campus; 1301 S. 48th St. in D147 | Monday, Wednesday | 9:00 AM - noon |
| Main JWCC campus; 1301 S. 48th St. in D147 (childcare available Wednesdays) | Monday, Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
| Bella Ease; 707 Broadway (childcare available Tuesdays/Thursdays) | Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - noon | |
| Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey | Wednesday, Thursday | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| Pittsfield | Southeast Education Center; 39637 260th Ave | Monday, Wednesday | 9:00 AM - noon |
| Mt. Sterling | Mt. Sterling Education Center; 108 N. Capitol Ave | Tuesday + 3 hours online | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Camp Point | First Christian Church, 210 S. Ohio St | Tuesday + 3 hours online | 9:00 AM - noon |
| Online | Remote | Flexible | Flexible |
Have more questions?
Fill out the form below if you have any questions regarding the GED program. You may also call our Adult Education Coordinator at 217.641.4951.
“It’s never too late. If you put the time and effort in, you can do anything.”
Melissa Baum
What is the cost?
The program is completely free!
ESL
(English as a Second Language)
Learn to read, write, and speak English. We offer free classes for adults in the JWCC district who wish to learn the skills necessary to interact successfully in the workplace, school, and community.
Class Schedule
Enroll online or call 217.641.4951 to get started!
| City | Location | Days | Times |
| Quincy | Main JWCC campus; 1301 S. 48th St. in D147 | Monday, Wednesday | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
| Pittsfield | Southeast Education Center; 39637 260th Ave | Wednesday + 3 hours online | 5:00 - 8:00 PM |
Literacy
Do you need help improving your reading or math skills, or need to learn English as a Second Language?
Adults who live in the JWCC district, are 17 years or older, and not enrolled in high school, may be eligible to enroll in the Literacy Services program. Students will be matched with a trained volunteer tutor and will meet once a week at a time and place that is convenient. The program is free and confidential.
Become a Volunteer Tutor!
The goal of Literacy Services is to reduce adult illiteracy within the JWCC District by providing effective, non-threatening, and easily accessible literacy instruction and by building public awareness of the issue of adult illiteracy. Tutors may enroll in the program anytime during the year.
Literacy Services matches trained volunteers on a one-to-one basis with non-reading or low-level reading adults, and with adults who need to learn English as a Second Language. The program is free to both tutors and students. Tutors are provided required free training. Times and locations for tutoring are flexible and worked out between tutor and learner. Privacy and confidentiality are assured as students proceed through lessons designed to help them meet their personal goals.
