Adult and Continuing Education at Northeastern Junior College

The Adult and Community Education Center offers adult learners career and academic pathways to accomplish their goals.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Yuma Fall 2026 ESL Registration Information

The next enrollment opportunity will be in August 2026.

Orientation and Registration

Orientation provides an overview of the Adult Education program, including class offerings, schedules, attendance requirements, and program expectations. Attendance at orientation is required before registration can be completed. Prospective students must call 970-521-6793 to sign up for an orientation session.

Orientation will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Registration, testing, and required paperwork will be scheduled following orientation.

The NJC ACE Yuma site is located at the NJC Yuma Campus at 910 South Main Street Yuma, CO 80759.

Sterling Spring 2026 GED & ESL Registration Information

Orientation and Registration

GED orientation sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for orientation. Registration, testing, and required paperwork will be scheduled following orientation.

ESL orientation sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for orientation. Registration, testing, and required paperwork will be scheduled following orientation.

The NJC ACE Sterling site is located at Knowles Hall room 107, next to the Monahan Library at 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Holyoke Spring 2026 ESL & GED Registration Information

Orientation and Registration

Holyoke, CO

GED & ESL Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Registration, testing, and required paperwork will be scheduled following orientation.

The NJC ACE Holyoke site is located at the Phillips County Family Education Services program at 22505 US-385, Holyoke, CO 80734.

Mission

Northeastern is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully. The Adult and Community Education center provides adult students with the skills and resources needed to pursue their academic and professional goals.

Northeastern recognizes the value of every student and the importance of a quality education. We offer a variety of programs to provide students with the tools they need to improve their basic academic skills and to transition into college or a career. Programs include High School Equivalency (GED) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), College and Career Navigation and Family Literacy. Our dedicated staff creates a welcoming environment to support our students in identifying, pursuing and achieving their academic and professional goals.

Who We Serve

Adult students, ages 17 and older, who wish to improve their basic academic skills such as reading, writing and math; to prepare for the GED test; and/or to improve their English.

What you can expect

There are no fees for registration for the Adult Education classes!
All GED Preparation and ESL classes are offered with morning or evening options as well as distance learning.
All Adult Education programs begin with registration, orientation and assessment testing to get students started in the program
GED Preparation students study reading, writing, science, social studies and math to prepare for the official GED® and/or to get ready for college.
Daytime GED Preparation classes meet four times a week for two hours each class (8 hours/week).
Daytime ESL classes meet four times a week for two hours each class (8 hours/week).
Evening GED Preparation classes meet two evenings per week for 3 hours each class (6 hours/week). We will not have an evening class available for Spring 2026. Daytime classes will still be offered. If you need assistance or want information about future sessions or daytime classes please contact our office.
Evening ESL classes meet two evenings per week for 3 hours each class (6 hours/week)
Classroom environments include traditional classroom instruction, small groups, one-on-one tutoring, and computer lab group and individual work
Limited financial resources are available for GED testing fees for qualified students. Resources will be discussed during orientation.