Adult Education
The SAU Tech Adult Education Center serves Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, and Ouachita Counties. The program offers individualized and small group instruction to assist residents with essential skill remediation in reading, writing, and language to help those seeking to pass the General Educational Development Test (GED). The program also offers services to assist individuals who want to enter the workforce by providing job readiness training such as: Career Readiness Remediation, WAGE™ Certificates in (Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Hospitality/Tourism), Integrated Education and Training Programs (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Pharmacy Technician), OSHA 10, ServSafe, First Aid/CPR, and career development activities (resume writing, interviewing skills, career interest inventories, career/educational goal setting, and digital/financial literacy skills)
Additional services include:
- College prep courses.
- Distance Learning.
- English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Literacy-learn to read.
- Supportive Services-TANF and SNAP Employment and Training Programs. For individuals who qualify, you may receive assistance with the following:
- Transportation
- Daycare
- Tuition assistance
- Short-term training costs
- Vehicle repairs (*Certain restrictions apply)
All classes are FREE! Classes are held at the following locations: Ouachita County, 237 Jackson Street, Camden, AR 71701, 1.870.837.4001; Calhoun County, 316 W. Main Street, Hampton, AR 71744, 1.870.837.4001; Columbia County, 104 Harvey Couch Blvd., Magnolia, AR 71753, 1.870.234.6064; and Dallas County, Fordyce Middle School, Classroom 116, Fordyce, AR 71742, 1.870.890.4280. For more information on Adult Education services and hours of operation, please call 1.870.837.4001.