Posted on September 7, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Several local organizations are working together to help Starke County residents build successful careers.
Members of the Starke County Career and College Success Coalition met Tuesday to share their plans for the coming months, according to member Shirley Fosler. “The Starke County Youth Club was there,” she says, “and they were talking about how they have homework help and tutoring help, so they can make sure that their students get their work done, so they can reach the goal of passing to the next grade level and graduating. They also have STEM activities, which is a big push now across the State of Indiana, which is science, technology, engineering, and math. That’s the way a lot of the career fields are going, and of course, they have career discussions, as they do different activities with the kids.”
For students thinking about going to college next year, many organizations are offering help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Fosler says Ancilla College is once again planning FAFSA meetings around the local area, including one at Knox High School on October 4. North Judson-San Pierre High School will also hold a FAFSA night, and Knox United Methodist Church will have a FAFSA workshop for people who need access to computers.
Another big event coming up is the annual Manufacturing Day celebration, hosted by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. This year, seventh graders and high school seniors from around Starke County will take part in the event at Knox Middle School on October 12. A job fair will also take place there October 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fosler says a couple new organizations joined the coalition for the first time Tuesday. The Starke County Adult Learning Center offers free help to people who want to take the TASC, a replacement test for the GED. They also offer resources to those who simply want to improve their math or reading skills to further their careers. Meanwhile, Key Counseling highlighted their efforts to help teenagers and adults make better decisions, leading to better careers.
Fosler says the Starke County Career and College Success Coalition could still use some more help. “We’re always looking for more people to get involved and to do things in Starke County to promote higher education,” she says, “and to get better jobs and careers to better support their family and make a better life for everybody.”
She encourages anyone interested in helping out to call Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation at 574-772-5627.
The Starke County Career and College Success Coalition’s next meeting will take place January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Starke County Economic Development Foundation office.
Showing posts with label Starke County Adult Learning Center. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Scholarships Available @ Starke County Adult Learning Center
The Starke County Adult Learning Center is offering 10 $90 scholarships to those needing assistance to pay for and take the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam—formerly known as the G.E.D.
The funding of these scholarships was generously granted by the Northern Community Foundation and Starke United. Call the Starke County Adult Learning Center at 574-249-8720 or 574-772-6882 for more details.
The funding of these scholarships was generously granted by the Northern Community Foundation and Starke United. Call the Starke County Adult Learning Center at 574-249-8720 or 574-772-6882 for more details.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Adult Learning Center Registration Dates Announced
By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: April 17th, 2014
Area adults who want to take their high school equivalency test or brush up on some other skills can register now for classes in Starke County offered through the Center of Workforce Innovations Adult Learning Centers. Courses prepare individuals for the new Indiana High School Equivalency test, which replaces the GED. Courses in basic reading, math and language are also available. Some sites offer English as a Second Language instruction as well.
Classes in North Judson meet at the North Judson Wayne Township Public Library on Keller Avenue. Registration for that site is Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Call 574-896-2841 for more information.
Registration for classes in Knox takes place each Monday and Wednesday except Monday, April 21 at the Starke County WorkOne office on North Shield Street. Call 574-249-8720 for more information.
Published: April 17th, 2014
Area adults who want to take their high school equivalency test or brush up on some other skills can register now for classes in Starke County offered through the Center of Workforce Innovations Adult Learning Centers. Courses prepare individuals for the new Indiana High School Equivalency test, which replaces the GED. Courses in basic reading, math and language are also available. Some sites offer English as a Second Language instruction as well.
Classes in North Judson meet at the North Judson Wayne Township Public Library on Keller Avenue. Registration for that site is Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Call 574-896-2841 for more information.
Registration for classes in Knox takes place each Monday and Wednesday except Monday, April 21 at the Starke County WorkOne office on North Shield Street. Call 574-249-8720 for more information.
Monday, August 5, 2013
GED Changes Create Time Crunch for Students
By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: August 5th, 2013
Students who are studying for their GED have until the end of the year to pass the test before new state standards take effect. Bob Hornung teaches GED classes in Starke, Pulaski and Jasper Counties. He says the entire test is changing to a new, more intensive version.
“It’s going to have writing across every subject, because up to the core standards is what the new test will represent, the new state core standards. Everything’s going to be in line that way. Unfortunately someone who has taken a test with the old version can’t carry those passing scores over from the old year. They have to start all over from scratch under the new rules of the test,” Hornung said.
Hornung says students who are working toward a GED can finish up by the end of the year if they work hard. He says the time frame for completing the test depends on several factors, including the individual’s starting point.
“Some come in and maybe they’re just recently out of school and maybe have gotten through the 11th grade completely, they’re going to have a more recency effect to draw on. We have some people that may have been out of school for many years and may have only went to the 9th grade equivalent there, so there may be some catching up to do,” said Hornung.
Hornung says a student’s will to learn is equally important.
“It’s really determined on kind of where their starting point lies and the intensity they put in. How often they come to class and how hard they work when they get here will really determine the rate at which they can get from Point A to Point B,” said Hornung.
The new GED test will also be more expensive, as it is entirely computer-based. The test now costs between $50 and $70, but that cost will go up to $120 when the new standards take effect. Test takers should also know the content of the test will change. The current test has five sections: reading, science, social studies, language, and math. The future test will combine the two language arts sections, reading and language, into one comprehensive test. They will also change the format of the essay. Currently, students are mostly prompted to write something about themselves. The future test will ask test takers to write a short research essay. The new GED test also promises to have more challenging math questions and may likely include skills from trigonometry as well.
GED resources are available at the Starke County Adult Learning Center, 6, N. Shield St., Knox, 574-249-8720 or 574-772-6882 ext. 3 or at the Starke County Adult Learning Center, North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library, 208 Keller Ave., North Judson, 574-896-2841.
Published: August 5th, 2013
Students who are studying for their GED have until the end of the year to pass the test before new state standards take effect. Bob Hornung teaches GED classes in Starke, Pulaski and Jasper Counties. He says the entire test is changing to a new, more intensive version.
“It’s going to have writing across every subject, because up to the core standards is what the new test will represent, the new state core standards. Everything’s going to be in line that way. Unfortunately someone who has taken a test with the old version can’t carry those passing scores over from the old year. They have to start all over from scratch under the new rules of the test,” Hornung said.
Hornung says students who are working toward a GED can finish up by the end of the year if they work hard. He says the time frame for completing the test depends on several factors, including the individual’s starting point.
“Some come in and maybe they’re just recently out of school and maybe have gotten through the 11th grade completely, they’re going to have a more recency effect to draw on. We have some people that may have been out of school for many years and may have only went to the 9th grade equivalent there, so there may be some catching up to do,” said Hornung.
Hornung says a student’s will to learn is equally important.
“It’s really determined on kind of where their starting point lies and the intensity they put in. How often they come to class and how hard they work when they get here will really determine the rate at which they can get from Point A to Point B,” said Hornung.
The new GED test will also be more expensive, as it is entirely computer-based. The test now costs between $50 and $70, but that cost will go up to $120 when the new standards take effect. Test takers should also know the content of the test will change. The current test has five sections: reading, science, social studies, language, and math. The future test will combine the two language arts sections, reading and language, into one comprehensive test. They will also change the format of the essay. Currently, students are mostly prompted to write something about themselves. The future test will ask test takers to write a short research essay. The new GED test also promises to have more challenging math questions and may likely include skills from trigonometry as well.
GED resources are available at the Starke County Adult Learning Center, 6, N. Shield St., Knox, 574-249-8720 or 574-772-6882 ext. 3 or at the Starke County Adult Learning Center, North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library, 208 Keller Ave., North Judson, 574-896-2841.
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