Thank you for your interest in WorkReady U (WRU), our Adult Education Program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Life doesn't stop when you're a student, at any age in life. So whether you need to earn your high school equivalency, improve your language or math skills, get trained for a better job, or complete a college degree, our WorkReady U program has pathways paved with the support and assistance you need.
Read below about how WorkReady U's FREE classes can benefit you as well as all the Student and Community Resources that offer the support you need to change your life. Let us help you be your best-you deserve it!
WHAT TYPES OF CLASSES DO YOU OFFER, AND WHERE?
- High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation and HiSET, GED, Accuplacer testing
- Preparation for other approved pathways to earn your HSE in Louisiana
- Adult literacy programs to improve reading, writing, math, and technology skills
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
- Workforce preparation and job skills training
Classes are offered in the following locations in Bienville, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, and Webster Parishes:
Mansfield Campus - Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | 943 Oxford Road | Mansfield, LA 71052
Minden Campus - Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | 9500 Industrial Drive | Minden, LA 71055
Shreveport Campus - Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | 2010 N Market Street | Shreveport, LA 71107
Morning Star Baptist Church | 5340 Jewella Avenue | Shreveport, LA 71109
Red River Parish Title 1 Parish Center | 1922 Alonzo Street | Coushatta, LA 71019
HOW MUCH DO CLASSES COST, AND DO I QUALIFY?
All WorkReady U Adult Education classes are FREE (really, NO COST FOR CLASSES), and our teachers and coaches can even help you locate additional financial aid, such as our 5-for-6 Scholarship, so you can keep moving forward with your education!
There are also additional scholarship funds available to help with any testing or supply fees related to taking a high school equivalency exam, such as HiSET or GED.
If you are under the age of 19 and you need to earn your high school equivalency, then you do need to meet some additional qualifications.
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If you are 19 years of age or older you are eligible to take the HiSET® or GED® exam without providing any additional documentation.
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You must be at least 16 years of age to take either the HiSET® or GED® exam, and if between the ages of 16-18 you must provide all of the following additional documentation to be eligible to test:
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Enrollment in and/or authorization by an approved WorkReady U (WRU) program.
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Enrollment in a state-recognized LA "Options" program within the K–12 system and the required testing authorization.
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HiSET® or GED® Official Practice Test for Educators administered by WorkReady U (WRU) program with state qualifying scores (Prepared or Well-Prepared).
WHAT ARE CLASSES LIKE, AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
- Our classes last for 8-weeks, but you don't have to stop attending after that time if you are still working on the skills you need, or your high school equivalency. If you finish sooner, that's great too!
- Most students attend classes at least 3-9 hours per week-the more class time you attend, the closer you are to your goal!
- Some classes are online, if this option works best for your learning style, schedule, and you have access to the technology you need.
- We LOVE to see our students at in-person classes, which are offered on the following days and times, by location:
Link a PDF of Academic Calendar + Class Schedules here
HOW DO I GET STARTED, AND WHO DO I CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?
Once you complete an application to our program (you'll need to set up an email account if you don't have one already), you will be contacted to schedule an intake and orientation meeting so we can find out more about your goals, needs, and how we can serve you best.
Then there will be an assessment to take but it's NOT a pass or fail test. This assessment tells us where your skills are right now so we can customize your learning plan to give you the instruction and preparation you need to be successful.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION TODAY with WorkReady U at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC), or contact the location you want to attend with any questions!
Contact WorkReady U Minden Location
Email Director Joni Nelson | Call 318-371-3035
Contact WorkReady U Mansfield Location
Email Instructor Cathy Toups | Call 318-872-2243
Contact WorkReady U Shreveport (NLTCC Campus Location)
Email Instructor Andrew Guillory | Call 318-676-7811
Contact WorkReady U Shreveport (Baptist Church Location)
Email Instructor Tuwaun Law | Call 318-344-7265
Contact WorkReady U Coushatta Location
Email Instructor Cathy Toups | Call 318-872-2243
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