Kish College Veterinary Assistant program resumes in July 2022
The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department will offer the Fall 2022 Veterinary Assistant program from July 24 through Dec. 16.
Read More
Study, Learn, Achieve & Earn
Develop the skills equivalent to a high school education.
High School Equivalency
High School equivalency
High school equivalency (HSE) classes get you career and college ready. These free, precollege classes help people who don’t have a high school diploma earn a high school equivalency certificate (GED®). Passing an HSE exam such as the GED® can help you get a new job, promotion and even qualify for other forms for job training. Your GED is the first step in pursuing a certificate or degree at a college. Earning your HSE can be an important step to increasing your self-esteem and sense of pride and accomplishment.
In our noncredit, high school equivalency classes, you will:
- Study subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, science, math and 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 a high school equivalency 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 class support literacy development in various subjects and life skills such as securing employment, understanding community resources and become an educated consumer.
- We host a special US Citizenship class that overviews the citizenship process to help people pass the US 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 3 hours for registration, orientation and placement testing.
- Our FAQs page overviews all the opportunities and more.
News & Events
-
-
Kishwaukee College earns ICCTA Equity and Diversity Award
Recognizing Kishwaukee College's commitment to equity, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has recognized Kish with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award. The honor recognizes the commitment of Kish’s Board of Trustees and leadership to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the College's education programs.
Read More