JWCC Providing Free GED Prep Classes in Quincy, Camp Point, Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield

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March 25, 2021

JWCC Providing Free GED Prep Classes in Quincy, Camp Point, Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield

John Wood Community College continues to offer free GED prep classes in Quincy, Camp Point, Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield. The classes are offered through the JWCC Adult Education program, which helps students prepare for the high school equivalency GED test and improve basic reading and math skills. The program also provides assistance with career planning, job skills, and transitioning to college.

Classes are offered in-person or online.  In-person classes are held in Quincy on Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon or 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the JWCC Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th Street, in Quincy.  Camp Point classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 210 S Ohio St, Camp Point. Pittsfield classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Southeast Education Center, located at 39637 260th Street and in Mt. Sterling, classes meet from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mt. Sterling Education Center at 108 N. Capitol Street.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes meet in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00, Quincy, 1301 S. 48th Street. Participating in the class virtually is an option as well.

Classes are free but interested students are required to attend an orientation session prior to beginning class.  Orientation sessions are held weekly. To register, contact Emily Dozier, JWCC adult education transition coordinator, at 217.641.4951.  More information is available at www.jwcc.edu/ged.

 


John Wood Community College is the educational link between business and community. JWCC collaboratively creates innovative and relevant academic and training programs with business leaders to educate young people and the workforce for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities. JWCC has centers in Quincy, Pittsfield, Baylis and Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Programs include a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, customized business training, career/technical degrees, certificates, and personal enrichment courses.