Adult Education & Literacy
The Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program is funded by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission ( TWC ). AEL provides opportunities for students to acquire the skills needed to enter the workforce, earn a high school equivalency, enter college, and begin training for a career.
Flexible Schedules: mornings, afternoons, and evening.
Current course offerings include:
- General Education Development (GED)
- The GED is a recognized high school equivalency exam. It consists of four parts.
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- The GED is a recognized high school equivalency exam. It consists of four parts.
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Learn English at each level of language proficiency.
- English for Professionals
- Learn professional English (for existing professionals)
- TOEFL Test Preparation
- Prepare to take the TOEFL assessment for entry into higher education
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or ambulating patients in a health or nursing facility.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
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Administer medications to residents in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, correctional institutions, and assisted living facilities.
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- Paraprofessional Certificate
- Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- Work in front-line material handling in shipping and receiving operations.
- Certified Production Technician (CPT)
- Work in machine operation in manufacturing production.
- Workforce Readiness
- Become prepared to successfully enter the workforce.
- College Readiness
- Become prepared to enter higher education.
Eligibility
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs offers free classes to eligible individuals who are at least 16 years old, do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, or need to improve their English or basic skills. These classes are funded by a federal grant administered through TWC.
TWC partners with local AEL providers, Workforce Solutions offices, and nonprofit agencies to expand opportunities for adult learners to transition into postsecondary education, workforce training, or employment.
In accordance with federal law (PRWORA) and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, students must be legally present in the United States to qualify. Eligible individuals include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and certain other legally admitted non-citizens. Eligibility documentation may be required. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility.
Contact Information
- Adult Education & Literacy
- for the Heart of Texas
- 4601 N 19th St,
- Waco, Texas 76708
- Call:254-299-8777
- Text:254-503-5919
- Email: ael@mclennan.edu
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