Earn more: High School Equivalency Certificate free info. sessions offered Jan. 6 and 8

The Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College will host five free High School Equivalency Certificate information sessions for the new year, Jan. 6 and 8.

The first two sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next three sessions will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8, 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 free service is open to the public. The High School Equivalency preparation includes social studies, science, language arts, reading, writing, and math.

For those aged 25 and older who are not high school graduates, the median earnings are $734 per week, compared with $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 Oct. 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 Jan. 6 are asked to RSVP by Monday, Jan. 5. Those wishing to attend one of the three information sessions on Jan. 8 are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 7. Reservations can be made at the CALC’s website 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.

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