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Serves 11 Central Iowa counties and provides full-time and part-time educational programs up to two years in length in 70 different career education programs, 13 paraprofessional career programs for which college credit is given, a full range of freshman and sophomore college courses, adult and continuing education programs, including career short courses, adult basic education, high school completion for students of post high school age, and many other part-time classes throughout the district.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Offers classes, programs and services to assist community members to improve their basic skills in reading writing and/or mathematics; prepare for the High School Equivalency credential; or, for non-native speakers, to learn to read, write and speak English with increasing fluency.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Offers GED classes in English and Spanish. 

Community college providing technical, vocational, and academic education.

Continuing education.

English as a Second Language.

ABE/General Educational Development (GED) testing and preparation.

Offers free classes to community members. Classes include
- GED Classes (General Educational Development).
- ESL Classes (English as a Second Language).
- Literacy Program.

Classes are provided for adults wanting to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE).  Classes will prepare students for HiSET examinations in the areas of reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

Offers free GED classes and testing, GED testing is available at the main campus only.

Provides HiSET testing, GED records, and high school equivalency test instruction for Macon and Piatt County. Offers preparation programs that focus on writing, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics to help individuals gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding typically acquired through a high school education. Successful candidates receive a high school equivalency certificate.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Offers free courses to help towards earning a high school equivalency diploma and a place to test for the HiSet. Program works with students of all levels and ages to advance their education, academic and professional goals. Classes focus on building the skills necessary for success on the equivalency exam, which includes reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Offers an adult education program to give students a second chance to achieve in basic education. Services include improving basic skills like reading, writing, math, and to prepare for successful GED testing. 

Offers free educational services to individuals aged 16 and older, including GED/HSE preparation classes, online GED/HSE preparation, reading readiness, job skills, math readiness, healthcare, manufacturing, ESL (English as a Second Language), and transition skills classes. Citizenship education is available to help individuals understand U.S. history, government, and culture, and prepare for the responsibilities of citizenship. Literacy services and tutoring are provided to eligible individuals. Additionally, the program serves as a test site for high school equivalency exams such as the GED, HiSET, and TASC, enabling participants to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.

HISET (formerly GED test) tests covers writing, reading, social studies, science and math. Must pass all five tests to receive your High School diploma.

Offers instruction to students with limited education who need foundational training to complete their educational goals.

Provides GED classes for adults needing assistance in preparing for the exam. Classes are held mornings and evenings.

Provides GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant.

Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes.

Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together.

Wraparound services include, transportation, Case Management, parent education, and home visits.

A community college offering technical and transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates to support diverse educational objectives. NICC provides programs for high school graduates or individuals with GED equivalency, including High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction to help students gain knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. Additionally, the college offers English as a Second Language programs to assist non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking individuals in developing essential communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for success in an English-speaking environment.

A community college offering technical and transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates to support diverse educational objectives. NICC provides programs for high school graduates or individuals with GED equivalency, including High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction to help students gain knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. Additionally, the college offers English as a Second Language programs to assist non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking individuals in developing essential communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for success in an English-speaking environment.

Assists unemployed and/or underemployed tribal members by:

• Improving educational opportunities for tribal members who lack the level of literacy skills necessary for effective citizenship and productive employment,
• Provide tribal members with sufficient basic education to enable them to benefit from job training and retraining programs and to obtain and retain productive employment, and
• Enable tribal members, who so desire, to continue their education to at least the level of completion of adult secondary education (Diploma/GED)

• Enable Indian adults to acquire basic educational skills, including literacy,
• Provide educational services or instruction for elderly, disabled, or incarcerated Indian adults,
• If previously unemployed, purchase apparel that is required by job/duty,
• Tutor fees for GED exam, and GED exam fees

The HUB serves unconnected youth/young adults ages 16-24. Unconnected youth are defined as young adults who are living without permanent family support and have any of the following lived experience: pregnant/parenting, homeless or near homeless, foster care, juvenile probation, runaway or human trafficking/exploitation or are unconnected from their family of origin for any reason. The HUB has focused on providing programming support and services in the areas of education, employment, and empowerment.

Education: The HUB provides programming at Lincoln High for students that are credit deficient, struggling with truancy. These supports and services are aimed to assist students with staying in school and successfully moving closer to the goal of graduation. The HUB recognizes that traditional school does not work for everyone, so we also provide free GED prep classes (ages 16-24) and remove barriers to accessing GED testing.

Employ: The HUB assists participants in developing job skills through connections to volunteer opportunities, access to resources for job searching and supports once employment has been secured.

Empower: Concrete supports are imperative to navigate the transition to adulthood. The HUB empowers participants to advocate for themselves, assists with learning supports and resources and provides additional caring adults in the lives of participants. The HUB assists young people to determine the supports and services available and ensure that a customized system of supports is assembled. Assistance available to young adults includes connection to a Peer Support Specialist, access to emergency needs-based funds, youth eviction prevention programming, connection to housing supports and resources, financial literacy and budgeting assistance through Central Access Navigation and Community Outreach Housing Specialist.

Offers free classes for those who want to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED, formerly GED).

Offers classes in conjunction with Joliet Junior College. Includes GED classes, English as a Second Language, and computer literacy. Also includes nutrition and financial literacy classes, not in conjunction with Joliet Junior College.

Provides a development program for youth that offers high school dropouts or Unit 5 transfers the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning and becoming certified in residential construction, property maintenance, health care, and information. Program lasts 9-22 months.

Students have the opportunity to earn a scholarship for college or trade school by completing AmeriCorps service hours at a YouthBuild Vocational Site while building or providing maintenance services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, volunteering in healthcare settings, and assisting with IT needs.

Students may be eligible for a monetary incentive according to the progress they make toward goals. Students' schedules rotate from school to vocational site. Students receive advocacy surrounding their social service needs, training in community leadership, computer training and support, and intensive case management throughout their college careers.