GED, ESL, & Literacy Tutoring
Earn your State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED) or improve your Reading or Math skills
Getting your GED is the first step on your 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.
Cost to attend
There is no cost to the students for materials or classes. There is a fee for the GED testing, but grant funds may be available to pay for it.
Getting started
All students are required to complete an in-person 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 completed those steps, you’ll be admitted into one of our classes.
Completing the GED
The time it takes to complete the GED varies based on the following factors:
- Current academic skill levels.
- Academic abilities and life experience
- Effort and time dedicated to the studies
Enrollment
First, complete the enrollment form and pick an orientation date. Unless you hear from us, you can expect to attend on the date you picked. If you do not have internet access or need help with the forms, please contact our Transition Coordinator by calling 217.641.4951 or texting 573-494-2114.
After the orientation, you will be ready to start attending class. Our staff will assist you in your studies and walk you through the GED process.
We look forward to helping you achieve your academic and career goals!
STUDENTS ENROLLING AT THIS TIME ARE EXPECTED TO LOG 10 HOURS OF STUDY TIME PER WEEK.
Spring Class Schedule
All students must complete an in-person orientation to be able to start attending class.
| City | Location | Days | Times |
| Quincy | JWCC, 1301 S. 48th St. (D147) | Monday & Wednesday | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| JWCC, 1301 S. 48th St. (D147) - childcare Wednesdays | Monday & Wednesday | 5 PM - 8 PM | |
| Bella Ease; 721 Broadway - childcare Tuesday/Thursday | Monday thru Thursday | 9 AM - 12 PM | |
| Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey | Wednesday & Thursday | 1 PM - 4 PM | |
| Pittsfield | JWCC Southeast Education Center; 39637 260th Ave | Monday & Wednesday | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| Mt. Sterling | JWCC Mt. Sterling Education Center; 108 N. Capitol Ave | Tuesday +3 hours online | 5 PM - 8 PM |
| Camp Point | First Christian Church, 210 S. Ohio St (use office entrance) | Tuesday +3 hours online | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| Online | Remote | Flexible | Flexible |
For questions or information
For questions regarding the GED program, please fill out the form below. You may also call our Adult Education Transition Coordinator at 217.641.4951 or text 573.494.2114.
“It’s never too late. If you put the time and effort in, you can do anything.”
Melissa Baum
Program duration
The time it takes to become proficient varies based on several factors including:
- Current English skills
- Language learning abilities
- Effort and time dedicated to the studies
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Learn to read, write, and speak English.
Free English classes for adults in the JWCC district who wish to improve their English language skills to communicate and interact successfully in the workplace, school, and community.
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 ESL enrollment form below. Unless you hear otherwise, you can expect to attend orientation on the date you chose.
Once you’ve completed the enrollment form and the orientation, you’ll be admitted into one of our classes.
Class Schedule
All students must complete an in-person orientation to be able to start attending class.
| City | Location | Days | Times |
| Quincy | JWCC, 1301 S. 48th St. (D147) | Monday & Wednesday | 1 PM - 4 PM |
| Pittsfield | JWCC Southeast Education Center; 39637 260th Ave | Wednesday +3 hours online | 5 PM - 8 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.
