Adult education – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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Support for your education

Our community partners can help with:

GED program referrals
Completing/processing college applications
Completing FAFSA applications
Student loan default resolution
Financial literacy training
Career exploration

Get started today with any of the providers below.

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Services are subject to change.

HSE/GED Classes

Owens Community College

Adults wanting to get an HSE/GED diploma can take tuition-free HSE/GED classes and work at their own pace until they are ready to take the test. Face-to-face and remote learning options are available. Once enrolled, students will attend a two-day, in-person orientation.

These HSE/GED classes are available Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon, and evening, depending on the location. View the schedules below.

Owens Community College HSE/GED Class Schedule

Schedule:

(M) and (W) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lagrange
(M) and (W) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Locke
(M) and (W) noon – 4 p.m. | Kent
(Tu) and (Th) noon – 4 p.m. | Heatherdowns

How to enroll:

Go to owens.edu/ccr.
Fill out the Student Registration and Release of Information Form.
Submit the form and someone from Owens’ Career Readiness Center will be in contact to schedule the New Student Orientation.

Questions or concerns? Contact Owens Community College by phone at 567.661.2227 or visit owens.edu/ccr.

Penta Career Center

Adults wanting to obtain an HSE/GED diploma can attend free in person and online year-round HSE/GED classes. The program is self-paced and students continue with classes until they earn their HSE/GED diploma. Orientation is the first full week of each month and classes take place two days a week.

Schedule:

(Tu) and (Th) 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Kent
(Sa) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Main Library
(Tu) and (Th) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Maumee
(M) and (W) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Mott
(Tu) and (Th) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Oregon
(M) and (W) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
(Tu) and (Th) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Toledo Heights
(Tu) and (Th) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | West Toledo
(Tu) and (Th) 4 – 8 p.m. | Washington

How to enroll:

Call Penta Career Center at 419.491.8433 to register.

Additional information is available at pentacareercenter.org/ASPIRE.aspx.

ESOL for English Language Learners

Develop English language skills for work and life, including conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and workplace readiness. Citizenship Test study assistance is also available. Instructors can also assist students in continuing education opportunities such as GED attainment, college admissions, or workplace skill development. Registration required. For more information and to register, call 419.824.8539.

We currently do not have any programs scheduled at this time. Please check back soon.

Owens Community College adult learning opportunities

Representatives from Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships. No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. For more information, contact the Owens Admissions Office at 567.661.7777.