TSJC Adult Education Services

Trinidad and Walsenburg

Did you quit school before your received your high school diploma?

Did you move and never re-enrolled in a new school?

Do you need a GED to get a better job or continue your education?

If any of these apply to you, then we are here for you! Trinidad State Junior College Adult Education Program in Trinidad and Walsenburg will prepare you for the GED test. Our program and all the materials you will need are FREE! Plus, we are self-paced so you will work independently at your own speed, in the areas and subject matters that you need! When the staff feels you are ready to take the GED test, we will set up a time with the GED Administrator in Trinidad. Once you complete your GED, we'll also help you continue your education at TSJC by putting you in touch with the right advisors and counsellors. Our goal is to help you get started with the rest of your life!

Program Description
Registration and Enrollment
Yearly Schedule
Weekly Schedule
TSJC Scholarships

Program Description

TSJC's Adult Education Program has had a major influence on the communities of Trinidad and Walsenburg since the mid 70's. Originally starting with GED classes in downtown Trinidad, the Program now has sites on the TSJC Campus as well as in Walsenburg. It has also expanded to include English as a Second Language and Family Literacy.

• Basic Literacy and GED Program (Trinidad and Walsenburg)
  Whether a person simply wants to improve their reading skills or they want to get a GED, TSJC's Adult Ed Program is here to serve them. Our Program is unique in that all of its instruction is done individually – basically a one-on-one format. And, best of all, our Program is free and we provide all the materials. After the appropriate amount of instruction, students are referred to the GED Testing Center on the TSJC campus.
• ESL Program (Trinidad site, only)
  Our English classes are designed for individuals who are non-native English speakers. Many residents in our community come from different countries and need to have a better understanding of our language in order to fully function in our community. Just like the ABE and GED programs, the ESL classes are individualized, but we also have some small group instruction, as well.
• Family Literacy Program (Trinidad site, only)
  Many students need to prepare for their GED or they need to learn English, but they have young children for whom they cannot find child care. So, two afternoons a week we offer on-site child care, so parents can work on their studies, while their children are playing and learning, too, under the supervision of trained child-care workers. In addition to preparing for the GED or learning English, the instructors also work with the parents to help show them ways that they can teach their children.

Registration and Enrollment

Enrollment Weeks for all classes occur three times a year – the first weeks of the summer, fall and spring sessions. However, we do have a Waiting List, if you are not able to be here during the Enrollment Weeks. Students just need to come to the Program site and get their name on the list. We will then schedule a specific registration dates for those students, usually on a monthly basis.

2011 - 2012 Schedule:

• Fall Session: September 12 – December 15. 2011
• Spring Session: January 16 – May 17, 2012
• Summer Session: July 9 – August 16, 2012

Weekly Class Schedule

• TRINIDAD:
  • TSJC Campus, Latuda Hall
    719 846-5682
  • Monday through Thursday:
    • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    • 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (Family Literacy):
    • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• WALSENBURG:
  • 201 East Fifth St., Room 15, Walsenburg, CO 81089
    719-738-2233
  • Monday through Thursday: (GED only)
    • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

TSJC Scholarships Available:

The Program offers three TSJC Tuition Scholarships each year to their GED graduates. These are not need-based and the recipient does not need to qualify for federal financial aid. The recipients are determined by the Program's instructors and director, who takes into account a variety of qualifications, which include dedication and character, as well as individual GED scores.

The Daniels Scholarship is available to all GED graduates, who enroll at TSJC as a full-time student. Recipients are required to be PELL and COF eligible, and must maintain a 2.0 average. The Scholarship pays whatever fees (tuition, supplies, books, etc.) are not covered by the PELL or any other scholarship received. For more information, contact Nancy Wilkinson at 719 846-5682.