At Lawson State, our Adult Education Program is dedicated to empowering individuals like you with the tools needed to succeed in college or the workforce. We understand that every learner is unique, which is why our programs are designed to be flexible and tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Benefits of Choosing Lawson State's Adult Education Program?
One FREE college course can be earned by passing the GED test.
Our comprehensive GED preparation courses are designed to help you achieve success on the GED exam. With expert instruction and personalized support, we'll guide you through the material and provide the resources you need to excel.
Explore our Career Pathways programs, where you can gain the skills and certifications needed for high-demand careers in fields such as healthcare, technology, construction, and more. Whether you're looking to start a new career or advance in your current one, we're here to support your journey.
Our ESL program is designed to help individuals develop their English language skills in practical, real-life contexts. Whether you're new to the English language or looking to improve your proficiency, our comprehensive ESL curriculum focuses on teaching English skills through a variety of engaging and relevant methods.
The Non-Traditional High School Diploma Option (HSDO) program, provides an alternative pathway to high school graduation for eligible individuals in Alabama. Offered through: Alabama Community College System in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education.
The program provides two options:
Option 1 - Adults who attended an Alabama high school and earned enough credits to graduate, but did not pass the high school graduation exam.
Option 2 - Adults who earned 10 or more credits from an Alabama high school and requires additional credits for high school completion.
Students will earn a High School Diploma Upon Completion
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC) is an assessment-based credential powered by ACT WorkKeys. The NCRC is earned by completing three WorkKeys Assessments:
The NCRC is accepted by more than 10,000 employers nationwide as a reliable way to verify individuals' work skills.
Alabama Career Essentials MAPS (ACE MAPS) is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to provide eligible students with industry driven skills in career clusters that are in-demand in Alabama.
ACE MAPS graduates receive:
