ASU-Beebe: Adult Education Open Enrollment

BEEBE — Enrollment for General Educational Development classes is open at Arkansas State UniversityBeebe Adult Education centers on the Beebe, Searcy and Heber Springs campuses, as well as at the Augusta Public Library and Westside High School in Greers Ferry.

The Adult Education centers provide free instruction and testing to students 18 or older who are seeking to obtain their GED diplomas. Convenient sessions are available during mornings, afternoons and evenings. ASU-Beebe Adult Education also provides services to 16- and 17-year-old students who meet the state minimum requirements.

Many students need to earn their GED diplomas for college entrance or the workforce. The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. The GED test is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. The GED Testing Service is a joint venture between the American Council on Education, a major coordinating body for higher education institutions, and Pearson, a leading learning company.

Classes are available for high school graduates who need a refresher on some subjects before beginning their college education.

Additionally, Adult Education assists employers to provide free training for employees on basic skills needed for continued employment. English as a Second Language classes are offered free for those who want to learn to speak, write and read English better. These free classes are offered at the ASU-Beebe Searcy Campus.

New enrollment continues throughout the semester, and online class options are available. For more information on each ASU-Beebe Adult Education center, call the Searcy Campus at (501) 207-6290, the Beebe Campus at (501) 882-4508 or the Heber Springs Campus at (501) 362-1270.

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asub.edu/adult-education. For more information about programs offered at ASU-Beebe, call (501) 882-3600 or visit www.asub.edu.