Aspire Adult Education Program at Hocking College

Hocking College's ASPIRE program provides FREE services in Athens, Hocking, and Perry counties, on various days and times, to meet diverse needs. These services can help you:

• Increase basic education skills
  • Reading, writing, math, and problem solving
  • Professional Development / Resume creation, interview support

• Prepare for the High School Equivalence Test (GED®)
  • Flexible classes / in-person and virtual
• Attain a credentialed certification and job training skills
  • Short-term certification and paid job training
  • Increase employability skills   
  • Resume building, interview skills, and professional development.               

Click here to view the schedule and to register for programs.

Mission and Vision

The Hocking College Aspire program provides high-quality basic educational services to assist adult learners in acquiring skills to be successful in postsecondary education, training, and employment, earn a living wage, and be contributing members of society. The vision for the Hocking College Aspire program is to have a highly trained and educated workforce.

Services Available in Athens, Hocking, and Perry Counties

Athens County

GED® Prep classes (in-person and virtual classes)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hocking College

3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764

Directions

Transit vouchers available

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English as a Second Language (ESOL) —

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hocking College

3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764

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Hocking County

GED® — Wednesdays & Fridays - 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (in person and distance Ed classes)

Hocking College, Logan Campus

30260 Industrial Park Dr., Logan, OH

Transit vouchers available

Industry recognized credentialing program coming soon

Directions

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Perry County

Distance Education (online only)

GED®  & Career Readiness Programs 

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hocking College, Perry County Campus

5454 State Route 37, New Lexington, OH - Directions

Builders Club, 104 Public Square, Somerset, OH - Directions

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All Programs Offered: 

• • All Campuses - Monday - Friday 10 am. - 3 PM
    • GED® Prep Classes
    • Microsoft Specialist Certification Program (Ongoing)

• • • Microsoft Specialist Certification Program (March 14 -May 6) 

• • Certification programs - Industry recognized certification and paid job training programs
    • GED®  preparation classes
    • Computer literacy, life skills, and employability skills
    • Distance Education
    • On-site testing
    • Professional development, resume and interview prep

• • Virtual programs - click here for additional information

• Career Pathway Programs

Includes: industry-recognized certifications, professional development, job training, and *GED®  (if needed)

• Administrative/ Microsoft Specialist (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)
• Online course work, virtual classes

• ESOL / Restaurant Safety (Spring 2022)
• Face to Face certification classes
• Virtual professional development classes
• Paid employment and job training

 

• Commercial Drivers License Integrated Educational and Training program (2022)
• In-person classes

 

Click here to view the schedule and to register for programs.