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 opportunity to work at your own pace towards an individualized educational plan focused towards 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
• Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

How to Register: Walk-in Tuesdays only, 3:00 p.m.  – 5:30  p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Completion of paperwork and testing are required for enrollment! Register and take placement tests on the first Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. Placement testing requires 2.5 hours of attendance on both the Tuesday and Thursday of that week.

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:

• Overcoming Employment Challenges - August 28, 2008
• Goal Setting - September 25, 2008

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

Fee-Based Classes

LIFE SKILLS CLASSES

• Money Smart 101
  Dates:  : July 28 and August 4 (2 wks.)
  Fee: $50
• Effective Communication
  Dates:  August 11 and 18 (2 wks.)
  Fee:  $50
• Self Esteem
  Dates:  September 8, 15 and 22 (3 wks.)
  Fee:  $75

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

COMPUTER CLASSES

Microsoft Word 2007—July 29 and August 5
Microsoft Excel 2007—August 12 and 19
Microsoft Outlook 2007—September 9 and 16

Sessions: Tuesdays
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
“Why You Should Save, Save and Save! Pay Yourself First!
Date:  May 8, 2008
Hours of operation:  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.