Literacy programs, English classes, job and career readiness program, Tutoring, and more!

Joined Community Fuse March 21st, 2024

Date Founded: 7/1/1983

Kilgore College AEL is a 501c3 nonprofit.

Kilgore College puts the future of its students first by offering comprehensive Adult Education & Literacy services that cater to a wide range of needs. Whether you’re an adult learner seeking to brush up on basic academic skills or working to attain proficiency in the English language, our expert instructors can provide the support and dedication you need. Our program is designed as a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment where each individual is encouraged to reach their full potential. You’ll find our instructors to be passionate about teaching and wholly invested in each student’s success.

Address: Main Office: Kilgore College-Longview, 300 S. High Street, Longview Hendrix Building 228, Longview, TX 75601

Phone number: 903-236-2004 or 903-236-2003

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday; 8:30 am-5:30 pm; varied hours at class locations.

Services/Resources offered at Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy

• Basic Skills Instruction
• Corrections Education (may include ABE, ASE, ESL)
• English as a Second Language. Click here to learn more.
• High School Equivalency. Click here to learn more!
• Test Preparation (English and Spanish classes). Click here to learn more!
• College Readiness and Career Readiness. Click here to learn more!
• Career Services
• English Literacy Civics Instruction with Workforce Training
• Co-enrollment in Adult Ed and Job Training. Click here to learn more!
• Employability Skills

FREE! No fees are charged for attending Kilgore College Adult Education & Literacy (ESL, GED Preparation, Exam Preparation, or Intensive College Readiness) courses.

Eligibility Requirements: Participants must be at least 19 years old unless stipulated by the agreement of the facility. Participants who are 16-18 years old must have parental consent, proof of withdrawal from school, and a court order (16-year-olds only).

Areas we serve: Counties served: Gregg, Rusk, and Upshur and Class locations: Gilmer, Gladewater, Longview, Kilgore, Henderson

We have Bilingual staff to help Spanish speakers.

Contact: Charmyn Tumey – Director of Adult Education and Literacy / email: ael@kilgore.edu

Please contact us to get involved and support us! We currently need:

• Grants to support special initiatives, such as Internationally Trained Professional Program, Re-entry, Spanish GED, and students as leaders'.
• Volunteers.
• School supplies for students.
• Personal and Hygiene products for students.

Keep these dates in mind! Click here, scroll down and add them to your calendar!

The benefits of adult education and literacy can have a profound and positive impact on your life, from improved employability, to increased self-confidence, to higher levels of personal fulfillment. So why wait? Visit Kilgore College to discover how we can help you transform your life with the power of education.

Website: For more detailed information about our services and programs please visit us at https://www.kilgore.edu/academics/adult-education-literacy/

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