High School Equivalency Certificate info. sessions offered Aug. 19 and 21
The Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College will host five High School Equivalency Certificate information sessions Aug. 19 and 21.
The first two sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The subsequent three sessions will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9 a.m. and 1 or 6 p.m. The CALC requires all students who want to work on earning their High School Equivalency Certificate through the CALC’s program to attend one of the five sessions.
The service is free and open to the public. The High School Equivalency preparation includes social studies, science, language arts, reading, writing, and math.
For those who are not high school graduates, aged 25 years and over, the median earnings are $734 per week, versus $946 per week for high school graduates. That means high school graduates will make $11,024 more per year than those without a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections as of October 25, 2024.
The CALC also offers English as a Second Language classes, and every student seeking additional education will receive assistance in finding a college and exploring career pathways.
All sessions will be held at the CALC. Those wishing to attend one of the two information sessions on Aug. 19 are asked to RSVP by Monday, Aug. 18. Those wishing to attend one of three information sessions on Aug. 21 are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 20. Reservations can be made online here or by calling 307-268-2230. Those attending any of the five sessions must provide proof of eligibility, such as a birth certificate, passport, or REAL ID, to enroll in the program.
The CALC is located on the southeast side of the Werner Technical Center on the Casper College campus.