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GATEWAY TO COLLEGE - FLINT
The Gateway to College program is designed
for young adults who have dropped out of high
school or are significantly behind in credits for
their age and not on track to graduate. This
program is a national initiative brought to Flint
through a partnership between Mott Community College and the Flint Community Schools. The program allows students to complete their high school diploma requirements on a college campus while simultaneously earning college credits towards a degree or certificate.
Gateway to College is a scholarship program that pays for college tuition and books and supportive service may be available. This program follows the college calendar.
Eligible for Students who are 16-24 years old, Live in Genesee County, have dropped out of high school before earn- ing a diploma, are behind in high school credits for age and grade, are motivated and willing to make a commitment to earn their high school diploma and progress toward a college degree.
Traditional high school is not for everyone. Students can face challenges in their lives that make it difficult for them to complete high school. Gateway to College exists to give students a second chance at completing their high school diploma. A high school diploma is incredibly important to a student’s potential for a long-term job/career success; most highly desirable positions require education past high school.
Are you ready for more? For more information, please contact Dan Stewart at 810.232.2690 or dan.stewart@mcc. edu. To learn more about our program, visit us at www.gatewaytocollege.mcc.edu.
ADULT EDUCATION/GED PREPARATION
Adult Education /GED Preparation program is designed for participant to attain education levels equivalent to those of high school graduates. The program provides an opportunity to develop a better quality of life, work and en- hance literacy skills with a sense of accomplishment. The curriculum is tailored to help participants improve their basic literacy and workplace skills with classroom instruction and technology.
The program prepares students to successfully take and pass the GED Test. Upon passing the GED Test, participants are prepared to pursue personal goals, such as training, employment, postsecondary education and/or career ad- vancement.
GED Preparation classes are free of charge. Students take GED preparation classes to prepare to take the GED Test. Enrollment in the Adult Education program is all year round and classes are held in an open entry-open exit format on Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; 1:00PM-4:00 PM; and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.
GED Orientation is held every 1st and 3rd Friday’s from 9:30am-11:30am. Students must complete the following: Attend an Intake/Enrollment Session, TABE Testing, and meet with Career Navigator prior to being scheduled for classes. Intake/Enrollment and TABE Testing is every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Tutoring Services offered on Fridays from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM.
Are you ready for more? For more information, contact Nora Gillespie at 810.232.4955 or nora.gillespie@mcc.edu. You can start anytime! These classes are free and supportive services may available.
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