GED

GED Program at MCC provides voluntary learning opportunities to help adults build literacy and academic skills needed for employment and economic self-sufficiency. The program supports parents and families in strengthening educational and career outcomes and assists learners in earning a high school equivalency and transitioning to postsecondary education and career pathways.

Enrollment Steps:

• Attend an Adult Education information session
• Complete a pre-assessment to determine instructional level
• Enroll in and complete a three-week introductory course (Transitional Learning Community – TLC)
• Complete required Nebraska Department of Education documentation
• Participate in a Career Pathways interview
• Complete required computer and digital literacy components
• Participate in periodic CASAS assessments (every 40 instructional hours or approximately every three months)
• Attend classes regularly and maintain consistent participation

Additionally, Adult Education department offers a variety of services to support your learning needs and lifestyle, which include:

• There are no fees for GED classes.
• Subject-specific instruction in writing, math, social studies and science in an instructor-led learning environment
• Distance learning with the Aztec educational software
• Computer Center with access to web-based learning tutorials and staff support
• Accelerated GED, an accelerated learning option for those who qualify
• Hands-on opportunities to increase digital literacy skills
• Career exploration and planning

Individuals who:

• have attained 16 years of age;
• who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; and
  • who are basic skills deficient;
  • do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or
  • are English language learners

Nebraska law requires all 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain state permission before enrolling in Adult Education. These requests must be submitted in writing and can only be made by the Adult Education Program Director.

• MCC North Express – 2112 N. 30th St. (Third Floor)
• MCC South Express – 3002 S. 24th St.
• Applied Technology Center – 10407 State St. 
• South Omaha Campus (Mahoney Bldg) – 2309 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
• Elkhorn Valley Campus - 829 N 204th St., Elkhorn