Free Classes

GED PREPATORY

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) course operates as an auxiliary site of Cobb Adult Education Center; flexible program, provides tutoring, Pre-GED testing and the oppor¬tunity to work at your own pace towards an individualized educational plan focused on passing the 5-part GED exam. (Fee for Final Exam: $95)

Hours of operation:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

How to Register: Register and take the placement test on the first Tuesday of the month. Placement testing requires attendance on both Tuesday and Thursday of that week. Completion of paperwork and testing are required for enrollment!.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

One-on-one/group session designed to provide financial management, how to make the most of what you have and how to save money. 

Sessions: Every Thursday
Hours of operation:  6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

CAREER BUILDERS

Stand-alone career readiness workshops providing participants tools and skills for the workforce. 

Workshops and Dates:

• Effective Resumes, E-mails, and Cover Letters
  Date: October 23
• 7 Phases of an Interview-How to Succeed in Each
  Date: November 20
• Answering Problem Interview Questions
  Date: December 11

Sessions:  Thursdays
Hours of operation:  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fee-Based Classes

LIFE SKILLS CLASSES

• Positive Parenting for Infants & Toddlers
  Dates:  : September 29-November 3 (6 wks.)
  Fee: $150
• Positive Parenting for Middle School & Teens
  Dates:  November 10, 17 and December 1, 8, 15
  Fee:  $125

Sessions: Mondays
Hours of operation:  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

COMPUTER CLASSES

• Microsoft Introduction to Computers 2007
  Dates: October 7 and 14
• Microsoft Word 2007
  Dates: October 21 and 28
• Microsoft Excel 2007
  Dates: November 6 and 11
• Microsoft Outlook 2007
  Dates: December 2 and 9

Sessions: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Hours of Operation:  6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fees:  $59—includes both sessions for each module. 

Free Courses Offered in Partnership with Other Organizations

Wachovia Bank Workshop
“Way 2 Save…My Money Journal”
Money Journal is designed to help you track your spending so that you can then discover opportunities to save. Begin to grow your savings and sharpen your money management skills.
Date:  Thursday, November 13, 2008
Hours of operation:  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.