Seven sessions offered for August High School Equivalency Certificate

Seven sessions will be held for those seeking to earn their High School Equivalency Certificate on August 13, 15 and 20. The information sessions will be held in the Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College.

The first two sessions will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next three sessions will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. and 1 or 6 p.m. The final two sessions will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The information session is required for all students who want to work on earning their High School Equivalency Certificate through the CALC’s program.

For those who have not graduated from high school, aged 25 and over, the median earnings are $708 a week compared to $899 for those who have. That means a person who has graduated from high school will make $9,932 more per year than someone who hasn’t, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections as of April 17, 2024.

In addition to high school equivalency preparation, the CALC provides English as a Second Language classes, and every student interested in more education will receive help finding a college and even a career pathway.

The service is free and open to the public. The High School Equivalency preparation includes social studies, science, language arts, reading, writing, and math.

All sessions will be held at the CALC. Those wishing to attend one of the two information sessions on Aug. 13 are asked to RSVP by Monday, Aug. 12. Those wishing to attend one of three information sessions on Aug. 15 are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 14. Those wishing to attend one of the two information sessions on Aug. 20 are asked to RSVP by Monday, Aug. 19. Reservations can be made online here or by calling 307-268-2230.

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