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GED Preparation Classes

HACC offers a variety of options to help students transition to college credit-bearing coursework and/or Workforce Development skilled training programs; enter and retain employment; and improve their self-sustainability.

Adult Basic and Secondary Education/ General Education Diploma (GED) Preparation classes are designed for students who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking to take GED exams in language arts, math, social studies and science.

 

What can I do with Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency/GED Preparation in the workforce?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in occupations that typically require a GED or high school diploma for entry, more than 7 million openings are projected each year, on average, from 2016-26. The majority of high school/GED-level occupations occur in the following fields:

 

  • Construction and Maintenance
  • Healthcare and Personal Care
  • Office and Administrative Support
  • Production and Manufacturing
  • Sales and Transportation

 

$9,204
Average annual increase more than individuals without secondary education
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)


What are HACC’s classes like?

Classes are offered year-round in both the mornings and the evenings two days per week. All classes are conducted in a traditional classroom setting, and all materials are provided by HACC. Adult Basic Education/GED Preparation classes are free.

 

Where are classes held?

Classes are held at HACC’s Midtown Trade and Technology Center, Midtown 1 Building.

 

How do I register to take the GED exams?

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions document (pdf).


 

Register

For more information:

PhoneBlue 717-780-1160 MailBlue ged@hacc.edu
 

Complete our online form for more information.

 

The English Language Learner (ELL) Bridge Program is for students who do not have a high school diploma from the United States and are planning to take the English version of the GED exams in language arts, math, social studies and science. These classes are also useful for students who have completed Advanced noncredit ESL (or have close to a high school level of English) and are looking for more practice and preparation before entering GED classes or college credit classes.

 

Where are classes held?

Classes are offered year-round in the afternoons and the evenings two days per week. All classes are conducted in a traditional classroom setting with a live instructor (either in person or on Zoom), and all materials are provided by HACC. ELL Bridge classes are completely free.
 

Where are classes held?

In-person classes are located at HACC’s Midtown 1 campus in downtown Harrisburg. Remote classes are also available on Zoom.

 

How do I register for the ELL Bridge class?

Click Register below!

 

Register

For more information:

PhoneBlue 717-780-1160 MailBlue jmmillar@hacc.edu

 

Complete our online form for more information.

 

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Meet Kouassi: ESL and GED Prep program participant

“I knew this program would help me get a better job, enrich my knowledge, help me interact with students and teachers and prepare me for the bigger purpose. I graduated with my GED, and now I am going to college at Penn State Harrisburg with Computer Science as a major.”