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Adult Education & Literacy

In the WIOA arena, literacy is defined as "an individual's ability to read, write, speak in English, compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual and in society." This is a broader view of literacy than just an individual's ability to read, the more traditional concept of literacy. As information and technology have increasingly shaped our society, the skills we need to function successfully have gone beyond reading and literacy.

Is it too late to enroll in Adult Literacy Programs? It is never too late to enroll in adult literacy programs. You may enroll at any time and attend class as your schedule permits.

GED Graduates & $500 Grant - Did you know that GED graduates who are Georgia residents are eligible for a $500 grant for books or tuition to further their education at Georgia Colleges and/or Technical Colleges?

Resources and Helpful Sites for GED Programs and Basic Skills Education

America's Literacy Directory - Enter your Zip Code and find literacy programs near you.

CHP International - Administers the Job Corps Program. The local Job Corps contact information is (478) 741-9004.

Central Georgia Technical College - Offers adult education courses in the cities of Macon, Milledgeville, Gray, Eatonton, Roberta and Forsyth and in the counties of Peach and Pulaski.

Division of Rehabilitation Services - Provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities.

Locations:

  • Milledgeville HUB DRS Office, 2930 Heritage Place, Suite 102, Milledgeville GA 31061, (478) 445-4781
  • Perry HUB DRS Office, 1021 Commerce Street, Perry GA 31069, (478) 988-6760

Monroe County Adult Education Program - Provides adult education and literacy classes. Does not have a website, but can be contacted by calling (478) 992-2880.

GED Online - Continuing education website dedicated to helping you prepare online for the GED High School Equivalency Diploma Test. You must pay for this service.

Oconee Fall Line Technical College - 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin GA 31021, (912) 275-6590

Mercer University's Educational Opportunity Council

Locations:

  • 1658 Coleman Ave, Macon, GA 31207 (478) 301-2440 Fax: (478) 301-2186
  • 511 N. Houston Road, Suite A-1, Warner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 923-0660 Fax: (478) 923-3067

Adult Education and Literacy - Through its thirty-seven (37) service delivery areas, the Office of Adult Literacy promotes and provides adult literacy programs throughout the state of Georgia.

If you need further information please contact us at 1-800-537-1933 or (478) 953-4771.