Denison, Texas – Grayson College Adult Education and Literacy welcomes high school equivalency seekers, English language learners and those seeking to refresh their skills in math and reading to register without an appointment for free classes on Wednesday, August 31 or Wednesday, September 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Those interested can simply walk into the Advanced Technology building on Grayson College’s main campus in Denison to enroll. Registration can be completed in most languages with Spanish-speaking staff immediately available to assist registrants.
Registering students should bring a government issued ID. Those aged 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring withdrawal paperwork from their most recent school. Due to the assessments required for class placement, it can take up to several hours to complete the registration process. Classes are currently being offered in-person and online, and there are a variety of class times available.
“A high school diploma and strong English language skills are critically important for entry into higher education and in turn economic prosperity. By 2030, at least 60 percent of the jobs in Texas will require some level of higher education according to data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,” explained Adult Education and Literacy Director Ashley Trevino.
Workers’ earnings are directly tied to educational attainment and have a strong correlation to quality of life. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that those with a high school diploma earn an average of $600 more per month than those who haven’t completed high school. Over a lifetime, that earnings gap expands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. As reported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Center on Society and Health, higher levels of education lead to higher levels of home ownership, health insurance coverage, family literacy, physical activity and better nutrition. Higher community education levels are also linked to lower crime rates and lower rates of pollution.
Prospective students interested in the no-cost training can view a list of all classes offered at grayson.edu (search ‘adult education’). Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to Grayson College Adult Education and Literacy at (903) 463-8784.
