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Adult Education

 
These services are federally and state funded through Adult and Literacy Programs and the State of Wyoming, administered by the Wyoming Community College Commission.

ACES

The Adult Career and Education System (ACES) is here to help you develop skills necessary for continued education or meaningful employment through combined training in academics, communication skills, and basic computer skills. ACES is open fall, spring and summer semesters and we offer daytime and evening classes.

Students must be at least 16 years of age. Senior citizens are welcome. Classes are non-credit.

ABE, GEDÒ and ESOL services also are provided at the Eastern Laramie County Outreach Center in Pine Bluffs. Other outreach locations are available including Wyoming Family Literacy, GOAL and the Laramie County Detention Center. Please contact us for additional information.

Courses We Offer

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Upgrade your basic reading, writing, math and computer literacy skills.
  • General Educational DevelopmentÒ(GED) 
    Pre-testing and instruction, official practice testing, and sign-up and follow-up services
  • Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
    For students who have their high school diploma or GED and want to improve their basic skills to upgrade their employment opportunities or pursue further education. Classes offered include reading, writing, math and basic computer literacy. 
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
    For non-native English speakers wanting help understanding, speaking, reading and writing the English language for the workplace or life skills. Become more integrated into society by learning about American culture, customs and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.  

Steps to Success

  • Attend orientation (See the featured events at left for upcoming dates.) Call 307.637.2450 to schedule.
  • Take a placement test to determine your entry level.
  • Meet with an instructor to develop your educational plan and set your goals.
  • Attend class.

MOS logoClassroom Hours

  • Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

Testing

ACES is an approved Certiport Testing Center. See the list of certifications available. IC3 logoFor information about training or certification testing, please contact us at 307.637.2450.

All textbooks and supporting materials are property of ACES unless otherwise specified.

Student Success Center (Albany County Campus)

Join us for individualized or small group instruction in the following courses. For more information about our free classes and a class schedule, please contact us.

Courses We Offer

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Upgrade your basic reading, writing and math skills. Learn computer skills.
  • Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
    For students who have their high school diploma or GED and want to improve their basic skills to upgrade their employment opportunities or pursue further education. Classes offered include reading, math and writing.
  • General Educational DevelopmentÒ (GED)
    Pre-testing and instruction, official practice testing, and sign-up and follow-up services
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
    For non-native English speakers wanting help understanding, speaking, reading and writing the English language for the workplace or life skills. Learn American culture and customs and prepare for the naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen.
  • Literacy
    For adult students functioning below the fourth-grade level in reading and math.
  • Career and Computer Skills
    Prepare for employment and learn basic computer skills. This training is self-paced and individualized.  
    • Career Readiness Certificate uses WIN software preparation for WorkKeys testing. 

Albany County Campus Lab Hours

  •  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

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