Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD)
Illinois High School Diploma
Illinois High School Diploma (IHSD) classes get you career and college ready. These free pre-college classes will help you pass the IHSD exams, such as the GED®. Passing the IHSD exams can help you get a new job, a promotion, or even qualify for job training. An IHSD is the first step in pursuing a certificate or degree at a college. Earning your IHSD can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
In our noncredit, IHSD classes, you will:
- Study subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, science, and math, as well as the U.S. and Illinois constitutions.
- Improve your basic skills in many disciplines.
- Focus on the practical application of knowledge to support your total development.
- Receive individualized instruction, cooperative learning and computer-assisted classes to enhance your learning experience.
- Prepare to take an Illinois High School Diploma exam such as the GED®.
Program Details
- Classes are hosted on campus and throughout the community.
- All classes are funded through federal and state grants and are free.
- Basic skills classes support literacy development in various subjects and life skills such as securing employment, understanding community resources, and becoming an educated consumer.
- We host a special U.S. Citizenship class that overviews the citizenship process to help people pass the U.S. Citizenship test.
- We offer classes in Spanish and English.
- You can take the GED test through us.
- You can register on campus and at locations throughout the community.
- Set aside at least three hours for registration, orientation and placement testing.
- Our FAQs page overviews all the opportunities and more.
News & Events
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.