Goodwill is partnering with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and Cleveland Community College (CCC) to offer an Adult Basic Education course in both Charlotte at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus and Shelby in the community room located inside our Shelby retail store.
In this course, participants will prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) exam, which is the new alternative to the GED exam. Passing the HiSET exam demonstrates that you have attained the academic knowledge and proficiency equivalent to those of a high school graduate. The HiSET diploma/certificate is accepted by employers and accredited colleges in all 50 states. Like all of Goodwill’s courses, the Adult Basic Education course is offered free of charge.
*The enrollment process for this course is currently is closed. We are planning the next cohort’s calendar and curriculum, so please check back here often for information regarding the next course!
| Application Period | Training Dates | Days | Time | Delivery |
| Closed | March 14 – May 9 | T, W, Th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | In Person |
| Closed | June 6 – 29 | T, W, Th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | In Person |
| Closed | July 11 – August 3 | T, W, Th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | In Person |
| Closed | August 15 – October 5 | T, W, Th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | In Person |
| Closed | October 17 – December 12 | T, W, Th | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | In Person |
| Application Period | Training Dates | Days | Time | Delivery |
| Closed | April 18 – June 8 | T, Th | 6 – 9 p.m. | In Person |
| Closed | July 11 – August 31 | T, Th | 6 – 9 p.m. | In Person |
Goodwill’s Adult Basic Education course meets in person. An instructor from CPCC or CCC will provide in-person instruction and support to participants throughout the program.
After successfully passing the HiSET exam, participants will receive a diploma/certificate that is accepted by employers and accredited colleges in all 50 states.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Participants will have access to computers and the required software throughout the duration of this course.
Having a high school level of education is the stepping stone you need to continue your education or grow your career. The HiSET is accepted by employers and accredited colleges in all 50 states. With your HiSET diploma/certificate, you can also take advantage of other post-secondary learning opportunities, like Goodwill’s Customer Service course.
The job market has changed, and in today’s world, most family-sustaining jobs require at least a high school level of education. Passing the HiSET exam will earn you the recognition that you have achieved a high school level of education. A study by the National Center for Education Statistics revealed a difference of more than $6,800 per year in average earnings between non-graduates and persons who held either a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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