MGWIS Adult Education & Literacy Resources

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The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 defines literacy as "an individual's ability to read, write,
speak in English, compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual and in society." This is a broader view of literacy than just an individual's ability to read, the more traditional concept of literacy. As information and technology have increasingly shaped our society, the skills we need to function successfully have gone beyond reading and literacy.

Is it too late to enroll in Adult Literacy Programs? It is never too late to enroll in adult literacy programs. You may enroll at any time and attend class as your schedule permits.

GED Graduates & $500 Grant - Did you know that GED graduates who are Georgia residents are
eligible for a $500 grant for books or tuition to further their education at Georgia Colleges and/or Technical Colleges?

Resources and Helpful Sites for GED Programs and Basic Skills Education

Adult Learning Centers - A listing of Adult Learning Centers in the Middle Georgia area.

America's Literacy Directory - Enter your Zip Code and find literacy programs near you.

Odle Management Group - Administers the Job Corps Program. The local Job Corps contact information is 401 Cherry St., Suite 701, Macon, GA 31201 or 1-800-872-4604 or (478) 741-7106.

Central Georgia Technical College - Offers adult education courses in Macon, Milledgeville, Gray, Eatonton, Roberta and Forsyth.

Division of Rehabilitation Services - Provides opportunities for work and personal independence for Georgians with disabilities.

Locations:

Milledgeville HUB DRS Office, 2930 Heritage Place, Suite 102, Milledgeville GA 31061, (478) 445-4781
Perry HUB DRS Office, 1021 Commerce Street, Perry GA 31069, (478) 988-6760
Eastman HUB DRS Office, 107 College Street, Eastman GA 31023, (478) 374-6841.

Forsyth Monroe County Community Learning Center - Provides adult education and literacy classes. Does not have a website, but can be contacted at the address and telephone number listed below:
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25A Brookland Avenue
P. O. Box 1308, Forsyth GA 31029
(478) 994-5617 FAX: (478) 994-7064

GED Online - Continuing education website dedicated to helping you prepare online for the GED High School Equivalency Diploma Test. You must pay for this service.

GED on Television (TV) - A series of forty-three (43) half-hour lessons are on Georgia Public TV every morning Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 a.m. Materials for "GED on TV" (three (3) workbooks) may be ordered for $32.00 after you enroll in the class. For more information call (800) 433-4288.

Heart of Georgia Technical College - 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin GA 31021, (912) 275-6590

Mercer University's Educational Opportunity Council

Locations:

1427 Adams Street, Macon, GA 31207 (478) 301-2483
801 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 923-7578

Middle Georgia Technical College - Offers adult literacy classes throughout Houston, Dooly, Peach and Pulaski counties. Call (478) 988-6851.

Office of Adult Literacy - Through its thirty-seven (37) service delivery areas, the Office of Adult Literacy promotes and provides adult literacy programs throughout the state of Georgia.