Adult Education

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Types of Classes

• High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation and HiSET, GED, Accuplacer testing
• Preparation for other approved pathways to earn your HSE in Louisiana
• Adult literacy programs to improve reading, writing, math, and technology skills
• English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
• Workforce preparation and job skills training 

 Fill out our online Information Request form to find out more about our FREE classes are offered in the following locations:

• LDCC Bastrop - 6376 Airport Road Bastrop, LA 71220
• Columbia Learning Site - 114 Duckett Street Columbia, LA 71418
• Farmerville Learning Site - 605 West Boundary Street Farmerville, LA 71241
• LDCC Jonesboro - 236 Industrial Drive | Jonesboro, LA 71251
• LDCC Lake Providence - 156 Highway 883-1 Lake Providence, LA 71254
• LDCC Monroe - 7500 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203
• Women's Center at LA Baptist Children's Home Learning Site - 7200 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 
• Rolling Hills Ministry Learning Site - 5339 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71203
• The Renewal Center Learning Site - 722 Adams Street Monroe, LA 71201
• LDCC Ruston - 1010 James Street Ruston, LA 71270 
• Rolling Hills Ministry Learning Site - 200 South Trenton Street Ruston, LA 71270 
• LDCC Tallulah - 200 Bailey Street Tallulah, LA 71282
• LDCC West Monroe - 609 Vocational Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292
• West Monroe Learning Site - 400 South 5th Street West Monroe, LA 71292
• LDCC Winnsboro - 2889 Highway 15 Winnsboro, LA 71295

Cost and Qualifications

All WorkReady U Adult Education classes are FREE (really, NO COST FOR CLASSES), and our teachers and coaches can even help you locate financial aid and scholarships so you can keep moving forward with your education! There are also additional funds available to help with any testing or supply fees related to taking a high school equivalency exam or certification.

If you are under the age of 19 and you need to earn your high school equivalency, then you do need to meet some additional qualifications.

• If you are 19 years of age or older you are eligible to take the HiSET® or GED® exam without providing any additional documentation.
• You must be at least 16 years of age to take either the HiSET® or GED® exam, and if between the ages of 16-18 you must provide all of the following additional documentation to be eligible to test:
  1. Enrollment in and/or authorization by an approved WorkReady U (WRU) program.
  2. Enrollment in a state-recognized LA "Options" program within the K–12 system and the required testing authorization.
  3. HiSET® or GED® Official Practice Test for Educators administered by WorkReady U (WRU) program with state qualifying scores (Prepared or Well-Prepared).

The High School Equivalency Program also helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers (or their children) who are 16 years of age or older, and not currently attending secondary school, to obtain their High School Equivalency (HSE). You are eligible to participate if:

1. Lack a High School Diploma or its equivalent
2. Are at least 16 years of age and not enrolled in school
3. Have participated within the past 24 months, or someone you live with has participated or worked at least 75 days in the last 24 months*, in a migrant or seasonal farmwork or agricultural activity.

*If you already have a certificate of eligibility from the local migrant education program, you are automatically eligible for our High School Equivalency Program if you meet the first two requirements listed above.

Class Schedules and Formats

• Our classes last for 8-weeks, but you don't have to stop attending after that time if you are still working on the skills you need, or your high school equivalency. If you finish sooner, that's great too!
• Most students attend classes at least 3-9 hours per week-the more class time you attend, the closer you are to your goal! 
• Some classes are online, if this option works best for your learning style, schedule, and you have access to the technology you need. Find our more about our online courses for High School Equivalency preparation and other options here.
• We love to see our students in our classrooms, and students who connect with their instructors and fellow students in person, even just once a week, are more likely to complete their goals and develop even more self-confidence! Download our current class schedule so you know when and where our Adult Education in-person classes are available for you.

What's Next and Who to Contact

• Once you complete an application to our program (you'll need to set up an email account if you don't have one already), you will be contacted to schedule an intake and orientation meeting so we can find out more about your goals, needs, and how we can serve you best.
• Then there will be an assessment to take but it's NOT a pass or fail test. This assessment tells us where your skills are right now so we can customize your learning plan to give you the instruction and preparation you need to be successful. 

Take the next steps to register today with WorkReady U/Adult Education at Louisiana Delta Community College!

If you have questions before you start, or while you are completing the Adult Education registration process, we are here to help! Regardless of which location you plan to attend, feel free to email Roman McKinney, our Adult Education Student Navigator, at romanmckinney@ladelta.edu or call 318-345-9440. You can also fill out our online Information Request form.

Already an Adult Education student and want to get in touch with your program staff or instructor? Visit our faculty and staff contact page.