College and Career Readiness

The College and Career Readiness Program provides educational opportunities to individuals 16 years of age or older who are not in school and need to improve their math, reading, English, and/or life skills in order to further their education, earn their High School Equivalency Diploma, or function effectively in society. The Program is offered free of charge at all 58 community colleges in North Carolina.

Classes are offered in Martin and Bertie Counties at the MCC main campus, Willow Acres, the Robersonville Senior Center, and the Bertie Campus in Windsor.

Technical Standards for Admission to any Program offered in College and Career Readiness

The student must:

1. Interact with and communicate in clear and meaningful ways to others

2. Be able to listen and follow instructions given by instructor with minimal assistance and redirection

3. Demonstrate respect for the rights and property of others

4. Work cooperatively with other students and instructors

5. Be self-directed and regulate behavior to complete duties as assigned

6. Adhere to the Martin Community College Student Code of Conduct

7. Be able to take a National Reporting Service (NRS)-approved assessment to determine an educational functioning level as defined by Title II of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Office of Career and Technical Adult Education(OCTAE), with or without accommodations.

8. Be at least 18 years old or submit required documentation and notarized paperwork to enroll as a 16- or 17-year-old. (Students under 16 may not enroll in the College and Career Readiness Program)

9. Not be currently enrolled in high school (either withdrawn or graduated)

College and Career Readiness Programs

• The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) provides instruction in reading, writing, and math which serves as a foundation for additional studies.

• The High School Equivalency Program (HSE or GED) is designed for persons preparing to take the HSE/GED tests to qualify for a High School Equivalency Diploma.

• English Language Acquisition (ELA or ESL) is designed for adults who want to learn the English language skills necessary to function effectively in an English-speaking environment.

• HSE/GED Online Classes is online instruction that helps students prepare for the HSE/GED, improve employment opportunities, and build confidence for testing. It is instruction that works anywhere and anytime there is access to the Internet and supplements class instruction.

• Digital Literacy: This course is designed to provide adult learners with the foundational digital literacy skills that they will need to seek, obtain, and sustain employment. Students will also be prepared for the technology skills they will need for post-secondary educational opportunities. This class is offered at NO CHARGE!

Testing

• Math, Social Studies, English, and Science

• $104.00 for the complete GED testing series ($26.00 per test).

• *Funding for test fees is available, please see instructor for details.

Registration

Students must:

• Attend orientation by appointment

• Take a CASAS test by appointment (CASAS stands for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System)

To enroll in College and Career Readiness, adults, and qualifying minors (16 – 17 years old) are required to schedule a registration appointment by contacting Jennifer Phelps at (252) 789-0260.