Adult Education At SAU Tech
At SAU Tech Adult Education Centers, we’re here to help you reach your goals, such as preparing for the GED®, learning English, earning a credential, or gaining essential workforce skills. Our programs are free and open year-round to adults 18 and older. Students ages 16–17 may qualify under special conditions.
Adult Education Locations
Calhoun County
TBD-Virtual
Hampton, AR
Phone: 870-837-4001
Columbia County
104 Harvey Couch Boulevard
Magnolia, AR 71754
Phone: 870-234-6064
PO Box 1440
M & T - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
W & Thur - 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
F - 8 a.m.- Noon
Dallas County
Fordyce Middle School
Classroom 116
75 Redbug Boulevard Fordyce, AR 71742
Phone: 870-890-4280
M-T - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m
Ouachita County
237 Jackson Street Camden, AR 71701
Phone: 870-837-4001
M & Thur - 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Tue & Wed- 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m. - Noon
Programs & Services
We offer a wide range of services to support your journey:
- Basic Skills Improvement
- GED® Preparation & Testing
- College Readiness
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Workplace & Employability Skills
- Distance Learning Options
- Career Development Activities
- Integrated Education & Training-Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, etc.
- Support Services through SNAP Employment & Training
GED & Fast Track GED Programs
Get your Arkansas High School Diploma by passing the GED® test, available in a computer based format covering:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
We offer both
open entry and
Fast Track options to fit your schedule. Our Fast Track courses are managed enrollment classes with structured schedules designed to help students succeed quickly and efficiently.
Mission & Visson
Mission
To help adult learners build academic, life, and career skills that lead to self sufficiency and an improved quality of life.
Vision
To deliver the highest quality adult education that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Enrollment Information
- Must be eligible to receive or are currently receiving SNAP benefits
- Participants are not eligible for the SNAP E&T program if they are currently receiving TEA (Transitional Employment Assistance) or Unemployment Insurance (UI)
- Supportive Services for SNAP may include but is not limited to the following:
- Tuition/short term training assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Daycare assistance
- Supplies/equipment assistance for the training program
- Assistance with certification exams
- Career and educational planning
Employability and Workplace Training
Build skills that employers want through:
- WAGE™ Certificates in areas like Health Science, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and more
- Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) based on WorkKeys® assessments in Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy
Classes are held at all SAU Tech Adult Ed locations with flexible schedules.
Career Development
CAREER DEVELOPMENT- program currently has certified Career Services Planners on staff to help students with career planning, job search, resume writing, interview skills, etc.
COLLEGE READINESS-SAU Tech Adult Education partners with Henderson State TRIO programs. A representative from the program will meet with students at either the Camden or Magnolia site to help students complete the FAFSA (PELL GRANT), enroll in post-secondary institutions, and counsel on college studies. Contact Barbara Hamilton 870-837-4001 or Denise Johnson 870-234-6064 for more information.
Distance Education
SAU Tech Adult Education offers distance education classes for students who want or need to study at home; a computer and reliable internet access are required. For more information on the requirements, please call 870-234-6064 or 870-837-4001.
GED & Fast Track GED
GED® Program
In Arkansas, anyone who is 16 years or older, who are not enrolled or graduated from high school, and who meets the state requirements can earn an Arkansas High School Diploma by passing the official GED® test. The GED® test is computer-based and measures skills in four areas: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science. Instruction for this class is based on the student’s entry-level and their needs. The format for classes is Managed Enrolled and Open Entry/ Open Exit. We offer Fast Track versions of this class and are proud to say that our success rate is high for students wishing to enroll in this program. Our students graduate with SAU Tech each year in May and have a great graduation ceremony.
Fast Track GED® Classes
Our Fast Track GED classes are Managed Enrolled courses where students register and have start and end dates with a schedule to follow. This format offers group and individual instruction as well as an opportunity for Distance Learning. These classes work best for people who can commit to a schedule for a short period of time and are looking for success. Our Fast Track classes are scheduled to begin throughout the year and are designed for students to complete one or multiple GED® areas.
Basic Skills & ESL
Adult Basic Education (ABE) –The ABE program offers instruction in basic literacy skills: reading, language, writing, and math. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, comprehension improvement, dictionary skills, critical thinking, writing, basic math computation, and math problem-solving. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for further education, enhance basic skills required for job placement or advancement, and empower students to achieve their goals. These classes are taught in a managed class or at his/her own pace.
English as a Second Language—ESL classes provide instruction in English-language skills including speaking, writing, listening, and reading for students whose first language is not English. Managed enrollment classes are designed to help students improve reading and writing skills as well as conversational English. A placement assessment will evaluate each student’s needs, allowing the instructor to target the areas which will be most beneficial to the student.
Education and Training
INTERGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING-SAU Tech Adult Education provides adult education and training concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.
The IET/Certified Nursing Assistant program is designed to improve the basic skills of our students, provide a career pathway into the healthcare field, training to prepare for licensing as a CNA, and education to prepare for WAGE™ certifications.
IET/Pharmacy Tech AND Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is an interactive guided pace course designed to prepare students to become a Pharmacy Technician or CCMA and prepare for the licensing exam. In this course, students will improve their basic skills and earn a Workforce Preparation Certificate. This is a hybrid course. (Students meet with instructor face to face, once a week).
Students can earn short term certifications while enrolled in the program. For example, OSHA 10, and 1st Aid/CPR. Ask your teacher how you can earn these certifications
SNAP
The SNAP E&T program helps SNAP participants gain skills and find work that moves them toward self-sufficiency. Through SNAP E&T, SNAP participants have access to training and support services to help them enter or move up in the workforce. Certified Career planners assist students with goal setting, career exploration activities, and provide information on postsecondary education, internships, and short-term training
Barbara Hamilton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Adult Education
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