Northeastern Adult and Community Education

Adult and Continuing Education

The Adult and Community Education Center offers adult learners career and academic pathways to accomplish their goals.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

New students must attend orientation prior to registering for classes.

Orientation Dates: August 19, 2024

Registration and Testing times: Scheduled upon completion of orientation. 

For more information contact Assistant Director at 970-521-6793 

The NJC ACE Yuma site is located at the NJC Yuma Campus at 910 South Main Street Yuma, CO 80759. 

New students must attend orientation prior to registering for classes. 

Orientation Dates: August 12 & 14, 2024

Registration & Testing times: Will be scheduled upon completion of orientation. 

For more information contact Assistant Director at 970-521-6793 

The NJC ACE Sterling site is located at Knowles Hall, next to the Monahan Library at 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751. 

New and returning students must attend orientation prior to registering for classes. 

Orientation Dates: August 26th, 2024 

Registration & Testing times: Will be scheduled upon completion of orientation. 

For more information contact Assistant Director at 970-521-6793 

The NJC ACE Holyoke site is located at the Phillips County Family Education Services program at 22505 US-385, Holyoke, CO 80734. 

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Mission

Northeastern is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully. The Adult and Community Education center provides adult students with the skills and resources needed to pursue their academic and professional goals.

Northeastern recognizes the value of every student and the importance of a quality education.  We offer a variety of programs to provide students with the tools they need to improve their basic academic skills and to transition into college or a career. Programs include High School Equivalency (GED) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), College and Career Navigation and Family Literacy. Our dedicated staff creates a welcoming environment to support our students in identifying, pursuing and achieving their academic and professional goals.

Who We Serve

Adult students, ages 17 and older, who wish to improve their basic academic skills such as reading, writing and math; to prepare for the GED test; and/or to improve their English. 

What you can expect

  • There are no fees for registration for the Adult Education classes!
  • All GED Preparation and ESL classes are offered with morning or evening options as well as distance learning.
  • All Adult Education programs begin with registration, orientation and assessment testing to get students started in the program
  • GED Preparation students study reading, writing, science, social studies and math to prepare for the official GED® and/or to get ready for college.
  • Daytime GED Preparation classes meet four times a week for two hours each class (8 hours/week).
  • Daytime ESL classes meet four times a week for two hours each class (8 hours/week).
  • Evening GED Preparation classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 3 hours each class (6 hours/week)
  • Evening ESL classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 3 hours each class (6 hours/week)
  • Classroom environments include traditional classroom instruction, small groups, one-on-one tutoring, and computer lab group and individual work
  • Limited financial resources are available for GED testing fees for qualified students. Resources will be discussed during orientation.

Student & Alumni Profiles

Filippa Goula
Student Profile
Filippa Goula, Greece

One thing that I will never forget is when I came here everyone was so friendly and welcoming. If someone has an opportunity to come here, they should take it! It is a special experience to see the world in another way and spread their horizons.

Tanner Olinger
Student Profile
Tanner Olinger

My favorite part about studying Fire Science is I can always see a practical application for what I am learning.

Alaina Lueth
Student Profile
Alaina Lueth

NJC is convenient and can help me with my career goals.

Instructor

Brianna Bade
Holyoke Adult Education Instructor
970-571-2660
Brianna Bade
Barbara Cullop
College and Career Navigator
970-521-6792
Adult Education Center
Sterling
Barbara Cullop
Cathy Fisher
Adult Education Instructor
970-521-6604
970-571-1302 (mobile)
Sterling
Cathy Fisher

Staff

Jamie Giacomini
Adult and Community Education Director
970-521-6761
Knowles Hall-108a
Sterling
Jamie Giacomini
Philip Sims
CDL Program Manager & Instructor
970-521-6783
Sterling