Big Bend Technical College

*GED preparation and testing *Career and technical programs including welding, cosmetology, administrative office specialist, patient care technician and nurse assistant, welding technology advanced, digital media/multi-media design, electronic technology one, electronic instrumentation one and two, millwright: industrial installer and mechanic one and two, and industrial multi-craft technician

Services: Adult Basic Education, Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Vocational Education

Franklin County Schools

*Pre-K to grade 12, alternative school at district office, and a pre-K through 8th grade charter school in Apalachicola *Exceptional student education for students with disabilities, home education program *Adult education, GED classes and tests

Services: Adult Basic Education, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Public Schools

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Career Training Center

*Free career development training and life skills classes serving anyone 16 and up; clients do not have to have disabilities or special needs *Adult basic education and GED classes *Employment skills in career counseling, resume writing, interviews and clothing choices; may also assist with clothing once a job is obtained; computer lab offering self-directed courses in Microsoft programs *Other training location in Quincy

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Life Skills Education

Leon County Public Library, Literacy Volunteers of Leon

*Provide free and confidential tutoring on an individual basis, to anyone age 16 and older wishing to learn how to read and write or study for the GED.

Services: English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Literacy Programs, Tutoring Services, Volunteer Opportunities

Leon County Schools, Adult and Community Education

*Classroom programs for persons 16 and older: GED classes, classes teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school classes for students who want to improve a grade and adults missing credits, and two programs serving adults with special needs *GED testing has four subjects divided into separate exams; Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes with a 10-minute break), Mathematics Reasoning (115 minutes), Science (90 minutes), Social Studies (70 minutes); at least 145 points are required on each exam to pass; each exam costs $32 and retakes cost $12 *Some of the GED and ESOL courses are available online *Most classes are $40 a semester with the exception of the classes for adults with special needs which do not have a fee

Services: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Special Education, Student Disability Services

PAEC, Migrant Education Program

*Identifies migrant families, specifically with school-age children and assists in registering them for school, providing English classes and health screenings before they enter school *Assists with meeting basic needs in food, clothing, and social services through referrals to appropriate health and social services *Nutrition education, early intervention, tutorial and summer programs for school children, and Interpretation and translation services

Services: GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Migrant Education Programs, Summer School Programs

Tallahassee, City TEMPO

*Services for disconnected youth, ages 16-24, who are not in school and may or may not be employed, depending on employment circumstances *Path to essential services, vocational education opportunities, short-term apprenticeships with local organizations, and workforce training through job placement *Participants referred for screening and assessment for GED examination; assigned to a specialist and complete a five-week course until exam administration *If a participant already has a diploma or GED, a CSCR specialist will assist with job training and placement *Proactive crime prevention initiative which connects with at-risk youth and addresses underlying issues *Employment partnerships in retail, hospitality, education, government, info technology, healthcare, and manufacturing *While in the program, a participant will be dismissed for an arrest or if on probation, a violation

Services: Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Vocational Education

Tallahassee Men's Center, Teen Challenge

*Adult men's (18+) licensed counseling services and faith-based year-long residential programs for recovery from substance abuse and other life controlling addictions which accepts referrals from court system including men from outside of the Big Bend area *Program requires biblical study, regular church attendance, one-on-one mentoring, job training and active work in micro-business run by the program; GED study available when needed *Paperwork required includes a picture ID (driver’s license, state ID), a social security card (or letter from SS office stating you have applied), medical paperwork/tests (Physical, TB, HIV, HEP-C tests results), Medical Insurance Card (if covered, for incidental medical needs); Green Card (if a non-citizen permanent resident) *No private insurance accepted, not-for-profit is a low cost program $200 a month or $1800 a year (non-refundable) that turns no one away; those without funds work to pay for their treatment; clients on disabilty may be offered an alternative option

Services: Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Faith Based Counseling, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Telemental Health

Taylor County Schools

*Education for students (K-12) and adults in Taylor County *Head Start, Pre-K and Big Bend Technical College are part of the school system *Provides exceptional student education programs for students ages 3-21 who have disabilities and students who are gifted *BBTC provides vocational and adult basic education through initial employment training, career advancement, and GED instruction

Services: Adult Basic Education, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Head Start, Preschools, Public Schools, Special Education, Vocational Education

TCC, Adult Education, GED, ESL Programs

*Adult Basic Education, GED and Adult ESOL Programs teach basic skills (reading, writing and mathematics) *Improves basic reading, writing and computing skills for individuals (16 and over) preparing for the GED exam and workforce skills *Adult ESL for students (16 and over) whose first language is not English and who are no longer attending public schools *Career Advising Program for career planning *Classes held on TCC's campus and community sites around area in three hour blocks, 9AM-Noon or 6PM-9PM.

Services: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Literacy Programs