Adult Education
We are here to help you develop the skills necessary for meaningful employment or continued education.
Our Programs
- All Classes are free. Students are only responsible for testing and sitting fees for their HSEC Exam. (For those with financial hardship assistance maybe available)
- Students must be at least 16 years of age.
- Classes are non-credit.
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Get Started
- Complete the new student intake form. For questions/information, call 307.778.4381.
- An age waiver will be required for those under 18 years of age.
Adult Basic Education
For all students who want to improve their reading, writing and math skills and/or obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma (HSEC/GED).
- Four 8-week daytime cohorts are offered each year.
- Two 12-week evening cohorts are offered each year. Please note students must complete 40 hours of class time and this may take longer than 8 weeks.
Young Adult Education: RYSE
For students 16-24 years old who are co-enrolled with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and want to improve their academic skills and/or obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma (HSEC/GED).
- Four 8-week cohorts are offered each year.
- Two 12-week evening cohorts are offered each year. Please note students must complete 40 hours of class time and this may take longer than 8 weeks.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
For non-native English speakers wanting to learn the English language and/or take US citizenship/civic classes. Classes will develop skills to meet the basic needs of independent daily living as well as to prepare for additional levels of ESL classes.
Meet our Students
Our Locations & Class Schedules
Free Courses We Offer
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- Reaching Youth who SEEK Excellence (RYSE)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Classroom Hours
ABE- Monday-Thurs Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes available.
ESL- Morning and Evening classes available.
Friday: staff development and office hours by appointment
Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Free Courses We Offer
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- Reaching Youth who Seek Excellence (RYSE)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Classroom Hours
ABE- Monday- Thurs.: Morning and Evening Mon, Tue & Thurs.
ESL- Afternoon and Evening Classes available.
Friday: staff development and office hours by appointment
Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- In Wyoming, the tailored Adult Education literacy programs have resulted in 70% of students making gains in literacy.
- Wyoming Adult Education programs serve approximately 50% of working age individuals who do not have a high school diploma or are not literate in English.
- For every adult who earns a high school equivalency, the country gains $6,250 in tax revenue and reduced expenses.
- Nationwide, the estimated value of Adult Education programs to our economy in reduced costs for public programs for adults with low skills and low literacy is $200 billion annually.
- Wyoming Adult Education programs ranked #1 in 2023-2024, awarding 629 High School Equivalency Certificates. Kelley Walsh High School placed second by awarding 438 High School diplomas.
- Wyoming Adult Education programs were #1 in the nation in the percentage of students employed in the second quarter after they exited the AE program.
- Wyoming Adult Education programs were #2 in the nation in the percentage of students who attained a credential (HSEC).
- Wyoming Adult Education programs were #2 in the nation in the percentage of students employed in the fourth quarter after they exited the AE program.
The impact of no federal funding in 2026-2027 for the 91ÁÔÆæ Adult Education program would mean a decrease in the provision of all services by half.
These services are federally and state funded through the State of Wyoming, administered by the Wyoming Community College Commission.