Adult Education Division New Locations
Trenholm Campus—GED/Job Readiness Classes
3103 Mobile Highway
(Between the Rufus Lewis Library and Air Base Inn Hotel)
Montgomery, AL 36108
Patterson Campus—GED Classes 3920 Troy Highway
(Located in the back of the campus near Bldg. J in Portable (AIDT) Buildings.)
Montgomery, AL 36116
H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College’s Adult Education Program is one of the best in Alabama’s two-year college system. Trenholm offers Adult Education services in Bullock, Elmore, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Adult Education classes are available for persons who did not complete high school, or who are functioning below a high school level. Individuals interested in adult education must be at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in high school. The program services lower-level learners and higher-level learners preparing to take the GED test for high school equivalency. Trenholm’s program is designed to offer opportunities for students to enhance basic skills in language, math, science, social studies, reading, writing, and computer literacy. The program also offers services to non-English speaking adults by affording them the opportunity to attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and participate in ESL services in our area. Trenholm offers approximately 138 flexible class times to meet the needs of its clients. In addition to classes, this site has established a GED Test Site.
All adult learners will use the Worldwide Interactive Network (WIN) Tutorial System to prepare for the WorkKeys® assessments. The WorkKeys® assessment system will measure “real world” skills that are critical to job success. As a result of successful passage of WorkKeys®, adult learners will earn the Career Readiness Credential (CRC). By earning the CRC, this confirms to employers that individuals have the necessary skills and abilities to meet their needs. The skills mastered will be valuable for any occupation—skilled or professional.
Another component of the Adult Education Program is the GED Online program, which has been successful and convenient for those students that have the desire to obtain the GED, but are unable to attend the class times that we have scheduled. Learners who cannot enroll in traditional adult education classes take advantage of the GED online program. GED online allows our program to service learners that otherwise could not be served. The GED Online program makes it possible for learners with Internet access to study at their own pace without ever having to leave home.
In addition to basic Adult Education services, eligible individuals interested in getting a job and improving their skills can enroll in the Employment Preparation Services program, commonly known as the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Program and/or the Ready-to-Work Program.
The goal of Job Readiness activities is to prepare TANF recipients (individuals with income less than 200% of the poverty level) for the world of work. The topics of instruction include labor market information, interviewing skills, resume writing, job applications, job search techniques, work attitude, work habits, and how to dress appropriately. The curriculum used must be consistent with the Job Readiness Curriculum Guide developed by the Adult Education Program/Department of Postsecondary Education.
The Ready-To-Work Program provides participants with basic skills and competencies that are required for quality employment with most businesses and industries in Alabama. Successful completion of this program results in the award of an Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. Participants in the program must meet certain eligibility requirements.
Persons interested in adult education programs or services should contact the administrative office at (334)420-4348 or toll-free at 1-866-207-6877 to pick up an application for enrollment or to speak with our staff about classes and other training opportunities.
