Adult Education

We are here to help you develop the skills necessary for meaningful employment or continued education.

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Our Programs

  • All Classes are free. Students are only responsible for testing and sitting fees for their HSEC Exam. (For those with financial hardship assistance maybe available)
  • Students must be at least 16 years of age. 
  • Classes are non-credit.
  • View HiSET and WorkKeys® Testing Information

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Adult Basic Education

For all students who want to improve their reading, writing and math skills and/or obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma (HSEC/GED).

  • Four 8-week daytime cohorts are offered each year.
  • Two 12-week evening cohorts are offered each year. Please note students must complete 40 hours of class time and this may take longer than 8 weeks.

 

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Young Adult Education: RYSE

For students 16-24 years old who are co-enrolled with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and want to improve their academic skills and/or obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma (HSEC/GED).

  • Four 8-week cohorts are offered each year.
  • Two 12-week evening cohorts are offered each year. Please note students must complete 40 hours of class time and this may take longer than 8 weeks. 

 

Meet our Students

Our Locations & Class Schedules

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Free Courses We Offer

    • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    • Reaching Youth who SEEK Excellence (RYSE)
    • English as a Second Language (ESL)
Other outreach locations include our WIOA Youth program, the Laramie County Detention Center and the Cheyenne Transition Center. 

Classroom Hours

ABE- Monday-Thurs Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes available.

ESL- Morning and Evening classes available.

Friday: staff development and office hours by appointment
Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

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Free Courses We Offer

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • Reaching Youth who Seek Excellence (RYSE)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)

Classroom Hours

ABE- Monday- Thurs.:  Morning and Evening Mon, Tue & Thurs.

ESL-  Afternoon and Evening Classes available. 

Friday: staff development and office hours by appointment
Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

 

  • In Wyoming, the tailored Adult Education literacy programs have resulted in 70% of students making gains in literacy.
  • Wyoming Adult Education programs serve approximately 50% of working age individuals who do not have a high school diploma or are not literate in English.
  • For every adult who earns a high school equivalency, the country gains $6,250 in tax revenue and reduced expenses.
  • Nationwide, the estimated value of Adult Education programs to our economy in reduced costs for public programs for adults with low skills and low literacy is $200 billion annually.
  • Wyoming Adult Education programs ranked #1 in 2023-2024, awarding 629 High School Equivalency Certificates. Kelley Walsh High School placed second by awarding 438 High School diplomas.
  • Wyoming Adult Education programs were #1 in the nation in the percentage of students employed in the second quarter after they exited the AE program.
  • Wyoming Adult Education programs were #2 in the nation in the percentage of students who attained a credential (HSEC).
  • Wyoming Adult Education programs were #2 in the nation in the percentage of students employed in the fourth quarter after they exited the AE program.

The impact of no federal funding in 2026-2027 for the LCCC Adult Education program would mean a decrease in the provision of all services by half.

These services are federally and state funded through the State of Wyoming, administered by the Wyoming Community College Commission.