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

The next enrollment opportunity will be in August 2025. 

New students must attend orientation prior to registering for classes.

Orientation Dates: August 2025

Registration and Testing times: Scheduled upon completion of orientation. 

We are looking at GED classes being offered at the Yuma Campus. Once we have details we will post the information.

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. 

We will be holding an Orientation and Registration for the Fall Semester in August. 

New students must attend orientation prior to registering for classes. 

Orientation Dates: Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am & 1:00 PM

Registration & Testing times: Registration, testing & paperwork will be done on Thursday, August 7th and Friday August 8th, 2025 at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm

For more information contact Assistant Director at 970-521-6761 

The NJC ACE Sterling site is located at Knowles Hall room 107, next to the Monahan Library at 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751. 

The next enrollment opportunity will be in August 2025.

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

Orientation Dates: August 18th, 2025

Registration & Testing times: August 19th - 21st

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 two evenings per week for 3 hours each class (6 hours/week)
  • Evening ESL classes meet two evenings per week 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

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Student Profile
Augustin Warnod, France

If I had to say something about Northeastern it's that it's a very family-run university and it feels great. All the professors and staff of the university are very nice and kind.

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Student Profile
Jesse Welfing, Netherlands

What I like best about Northeastern are the very friendly and supportive people that study and work there. As a soccer player, we also have a very bonded team and I really like the combination of competitiveness and help that we offer each other. For students that think about coming to Northeastern you can expect all of these things. Speaking as an international student, you will have an amazing experience here and one you won't regret!

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.

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
Philip Sims
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