Adult Education

Adult Education Literary Week

Meridian Community College's
Adult Education program celebrated literary week and hosted an open house of the Adult Basic Education building.

The Adult Education (AE) Program provides foundational skills in math, reading, and writing to help students acquire the skills needed to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, go to college, and/or join the military. Students must be at least 16 years of age and not currently enrolled in school. Students under the age of 18 must provide the necessary documentation. Additionally, the AE program manages HSE Testing. When an examinee successfully passes an HSE test (GED or HiSet), MCC gives them one free academic or Workforce class.

Please refer to the HSE Registration for more information about HSE Testing.

Basic reading, math, and writing refresher skills are offered to individuals that already have a high school diploma but are deficient in at least one of these areas.

All instructional services are FREE OF CHARGE. The Adult Education program is located at the Ralph E. Young Jr. Center for Adult Basic Education.

Individuals may register for AE/HSE classes by contacting the AE office for dates and times. Registration includes an orientation session and assessment test. The orientation session informs the student about the program and the campus, while the assessment test determines educational level, strengths, and weaknesses. Upon completion of the assessment test, students are assigned to the Smart Start class and other classes.
The Smart Start class prepares students for middle-skill level employment. Students will develop job skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits, and effective communication necessary for successful employment. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a Smart Start Credential, including a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC demonstrates to employers that a student has the skills needed to be prosperous in a job.

HSE Prep classes allow students to take the high school equivalency test (GED or HiSET). There is a cost for taking the GED or HiSET test; however, if a student makes the required score on the official practice test, AE has funding available to help with the tests cost.

For non- and beginner readers, AE has Literacy classes. We provide small group learning environments with students on the same educational skill level. An assessment is given to determine the appropriate plan of instruction.

All instructional services are FREE OF CHARGE.

The program is located at the Ralph E. Young Jr. Center for Adult Basic Education.

Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MIBEST)

MCC's Adult Education division manages the MIBEST Program through the MS Community College Board with funding from the MS Department of Human Services.

For more information:
Jennifer Whitlock, director
jwhitloc@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8798