Athens Technical College to Host Open House in Hartwell This Month

The Athens Technical College Adult Education Division is hosting an open house in Hartwell on February 20 from 5:30p to 7:30p at the Adult Education Center of the Hartwell Public Library on Benson St.

Representatives and instructional staff from Athens Tech will be on hand to speak with prospective students and help them sign up for orientation.

Students and others will also be able to get an overview of the types of courses that will be offered including the high school equivalency (HSE) and Career Plus High School options.

Adult Education offers free classes to help students prepare for the GED/HiSET and free ESL (English as a Second Language) courses in its 11-county service area.

The free classes help hundreds of students per year obtain their GED/HiSET, citizenship, as well as help others go to college or find a job.

Adult Education also offers Career-Plus programs, which allow students to obtain their high school diploma while also receiving college credit.

Those accepted can take college classes right away, as well as transfer in any completed high school credits or exams. Students in this program also have 24/7 access to online high school courses, as well as some tuition-free college programs.

Students are given an initial assessment to determine their current education level, and then a study plan is created based on that student’s individual needs. Grants and other funding options are available to help cover testing costs.

Enrolled students can choose to study in person or at home based on their needs, and can travel to campus when assistance is needed. To be accepted, applicants must be a Georgia Resident, 18 years or older, and must be withdrawn from high school.

Again, the Hartwell Open House takes place February 20 from 5:30p to 7:30p at the Adult Learning Center on Benson St. In Hartwell.