ADULT EDUCATION MAIN PAGE
ABOUT
MISSION
The Adult Education Program at Northwest Mississippi Community College is dedicated to serving our communities. The mission of the NWCC Adult Education Program is to offer adults the educational opportunity to improve literacy skills, earn workforce credentials, and obtain a high school equivalency diploma. Transition support is provided to assist students enter a college pathway or the workforce. The Adult Education Program helps guide every student to a better and brighter future.
ELIGIBILITY
• Mississippi resident
• Valid photo ID
• 16-17 year olds must have a withdrawal form from previous high school. Parent/guardian must be present at orientation to sign consent forms
• Students 18 and older are welcome
HOW TO ENROLL:
Step 1. Find which class location is best for you
Step 2. Click here to complete an information form
Step 3. Attend an orientation session; bring necessary documents
Step 4. Attend class and become a graduate of 2020! The graduation ceremony will be held Monday, May 11 on the Senatobia campus.
ORIENTATION
Orientation is offered during the first week of each month. Contact an education site for details.
WE PROVIDE:
• Free Adult Education day and night classes to prepare students for GED or HiSet testing
• Free Smart Start instruction so that student may obtain Smart Start Certificate and Credential
• Free Integrated Education Training (Fork lift, Northstar, etc) opportunities
• Free Transitional guidance with the NWCC enrollment process
• Free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at select sites
RESOURCES AND TESTING INFORMATION
Locations and Contacts
For more information contact:Jennifer Williams, Lead Instructor |662-562-3450
Ashton Smith, Data Manager | 662-560-4202
Betty Cossar,Transition Coordinator | 662-562-3698
Tim Chavez, Director | 662-562-3367
Camille Breckenridge, HSE Assessment Coordinator | 662-560-5357 | cbreckenridge@northwestms.edu
NWCC Adult Education Sites and Addresses
Batesville:
WIN Job Center, 10316 Woodland Road. Phone: 662-561-7638
Bruce:
104 North Newberger Avenue. Phone 662-983-2038
Byhalia:
WIN Job Center, 227 Highway 309 South. Phone 662-838-2174
Hernando:
Gale Center, 2601 Elm Street. Phone 662-429-2354
Holly Springs:
Catholic Social Services, 295 Francisco Drive. Phone: 662-252-1336
Oxford:
NWCC Oxford Center, 130 Belk Drive. Phone: 662-238-7946
Senatobia:
NWCC Senatobia Campus, Tunica Building room #203. Phone 662-560-5223
Southaven:
NWCC DeSoto Center, 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway. Phone: 662-280-6176