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​ADULT EDUCATION & ESL

Are you ready for a change of careers? Pursuing your GED? Interested in college but needing to brush up on some skills? Wanting to improve your English Language comprehension?

Adult Education & English as a Second Language services are for you!

Adult Education

In Adult Education, we strive to prepare students for college or career advancement through high school equivalency (GED) and college preparation activities. Additionally, we help with resume writing, interview skills, and job application processes.

Adult Education and English as a Second Language classes are free to students.

Integrated Education and Training (IET) program assists Adult Education and high-level English Language students with contextualized educational support while attending certain MPCC certification courses.

Get Your GED for FREE

Enroll in Adult Education classes, and you could get your GED for FREE!

When you enroll with us and meet the requirements set by the Nebraska Department of Education, MPCC will now pay for all 4 GED tests - a $120.00 value. Classes are also at no cost to the student. While in class, you can take the official practice tests, utilize in-person and online resources, and receive help from our instructors at no cost to you whatsoever! We see you working toward your goals and we are ready to help you get there.

WHAT’S THE GED® PROGRAM?

Successful completion of the GED® tests is an alternate opportunity for adults to earn a Nebraska High School Diploma. Individuals must be 18 or older (an exemption is available for individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age under specific circumstances).

This program is more than just a test!  It is a system that measures high school equivalency and is fully aligned with state and national college and career readiness standards. Practice tests and score reports provide test-takers with detailed information about academic weaknesses and links to specific study materials for remediation. Official practice tests cost $6.00 per subject area, or if you are a registered student in Adult Education and meet requirements, you may qualify to take the official practice tests FREE! 

WHAT’S THE GED® TEST LIKE?

The GED® test has been updated to make sure it measures what graduating high school seniors know and what colleges and employers will expect of you.

  • Four (4) separately timed subjects:
    • Science (90 minutes)
    • Social Studies (70 minutes)
    • Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes, 10-minute break)
    • Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
  • Computer-based at official GED® test centers
  • Fee per subject is $30, reduced fee for a retake on a failed subject
    • No retake available for remote online proctoring
  • Available in English or Spanish

HOW DO I REGISTER?
  • Contact your local MPCC campus for updated class schedules and instructors will help you register with the GED®.
  • Together with your instructor, you will simply create your free personal account at www.GED.com  and you will get information about testing policies and procedures, how to request modified testing conditions (accommodations), purchasing study materials, test center locations and schedules, scheduling and paying for your test, accessing your test scores, and researching colleges and careers.

This is your personal, 24/7 accessible site!

HOW DO I GET A COPY OF YOUR GED® TRANSCRIPT OR OFFICIAL DIPLOMA?

Click on the links below, complete the form and send to address listed:

GED® Transcript Request Form

MPCC GED® TESTING CENTERS

McCook Community College
Von Riesen Library
1205 East Third St.
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-8128

North Platte Community College
North Campus - Room 205
1101 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
308-535-3618 

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Our ESL classes can help you improve your English literacy in speaking, reading, and writing.

The classes are designed to:

  • Assist in English language skills to improve reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the English language
  • Aid in understanding of American Government, civic duty, individual freedom, and responsibilities of citizenship.
  • Supplement MPCC certification coursework for Integrated Education and Training (IET) in order to help ESL students obtain jobs in high demand careers.

Call us to ask for class times and locations.

Contact Information:

Robin Rankin
Director of Adult Education
rankinr@mpcc.edu
308-535-3637

Renee Miller
Program Coordinator
millerrk@mpcc.edu
308-535-3677