Trenholm State Technical College: Adult Education/GED

Adult Education Division
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College’s Adult Education Program is one of the largest in Alabama’s two-year college system. Trenholm offers Adult Education services in Bullock, Elmore, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Adult Education classes are available for persons who did not complete high school, or who are functioning below a high school level. Individuals interested in adult education must be at least seventeen years of age and not enrolled in high school. The General Education Development (GED) program seeks to prepare learners on different educational functioning levels for the GED exam. Trenholm’s program is designed to offer opportunities for students to enhance basic skills in language, math, science, social studies, reading, and writing. The program also offers services to non-English speaking adults by affording them the opportunity to attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and participate in ESL services in our area. Trenholm offers flexible class times to meet the needs of its clients. In addition to classes, Trenholm State is an approved GED Test Site. All adult learners have access to use the Keytrain® Tutorial System as well as take the WorkKeys® assessments. The WorkKeys® assessment system measures “real world” skills that are critical to job success. As a result of successful passage of WorkKeys®, adult learners earn the Career Readiness Credential (CRC). Earning the CRC confirms to employers that individuals have the necessary skills and abilities to meet their needs. The skills mastered will be valuable for any occupation—skilled or professional. Another component of the Adult Education Program is the GED Online program, which is designed for applicants who meet certain criteria. The GED Online program has been successful and convenient for those students that have the desire to obtain the GED, but are unable to attend the scheduled class times. This option also makes it possible for learners with Internet access to study at their own pace without having to leave home. Persons interested in participating in Trenholm State’s adult education programs or services should contact the administrative office at 334-420-4348, 334-420-4351, or toll-free at 1-866-207-6877 to obtain information about applying for enrollment or to speak with the staff about classes and other training opportunities.
GED Testing
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a GED State Test Center. The cost of the test is $50 (cash or money order). For re-testers, the testing fee is $10.00 per subject area. Two forms of identification are required: a state or government issued picture I.D. and social security card. The minimum age to take the GED Test is 18. A 17 year old may test if he or she has exited high school, but additional eligibility criteria must be met. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE GED TEST. To schedule a test date, individuals must pre-register at the Adult Education Division’s main office located at 3920 Troy Highway, Bldg J.

Adult Education Division

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College’s Adult Education Program is one of the largest in Alabama’s two-year college system. Trenholm offers Adult Education services in Bullock, Elmore, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Adult Education classes are available for persons who did not complete high school, or who are functioning below a high school level. Individuals interested in adult education must be at least seventeen years of age and not enrolled in high school. The General Education Development (GED) program seeks to prepare learners on different educational functioning levels for the GED exam. Trenholm’s program is designed to offer opportunities for students to enhance basic skills in language, math, science, social studies, reading, and writing. The program also offers services to non-English speaking adults by affording them the opportunity to attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and participate in ESL services in our area. Trenholm offers flexible class times to meet the needs of its clients. In addition to classes, Trenholm State is an approved GED Test Site.

All adult learners have access to use the Keytrain® Tutorial System as well as take the WorkKeys® assessments. The WorkKeys® assessment system measures “real world” skills that are critical to job success. As a result of successful passage of WorkKeys®, adult learners earn the Career Readiness Credential (CRC). Earning the CRC confirms to employers that individuals have the necessary skills and abilities to meet their needs. The skills mastered will be valuable for any occupation—skilled or professional.

Another component of the Adult Education Program is the GED Online program, which is designed for applicants who meet certain criteria. The GED Online program has been successful and convenient for those students that have the desire to obtain the GED, but are unable to attend the scheduled class times. This option also makes it possible for learners with Internet access to study at their own pace without having to leave home.

Persons interested in participating in Trenholm State’s adult education programs or services should contact the administrative office at 334-420-4348, 334-420-4351, or toll-free at 1-866-207-6877 to obtain information about applying for enrollment or to speak with the staff about classes and other training opportunities.

GED Testing

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a GED State Test Center. The cost of the test is $50 (cash or money order). For re-testers, the testing fee is $10.00 per subject area. Two forms of identification are required: a state or government issued picture I.D. and social security card. The minimum age to take the GED Test is 18. A 17 year old may test if he or she has exited high school, but additional eligibility criteria must be met. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE GED TEST. To schedule a test date, individuals must pre-register at the Adult Education Division’s main office located at 3920 Troy Highway, Bldg J.