ABLE Services FREE!
ABLE Program – Prepare for the GED and other tests
Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) is available at a variety of convenient times and at no charge. These classes are a great way to improve your employability or prepare to enroll in college or other training programs. You’ll learn how to use a scientific calculator (used in the GED tests), as well as prepare for the GED test. You can improve math, reading and writing skills to increase college placement and workplace credential scores.
M – F 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. AB10000
Power UP/ABLE Orientation
Completion of orientation is required before entering the Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes. At orientation, you will evaluate your current skills and prepare for studying for your GED. Note! 16, 17 and 18 year old students need special documents prior to orientation.
ABLE Centers
Classes are available today!
Central Ohio Technical College
ABLE Class Transitions to College
M - TH 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
C-TEC 150 Price Road
M – TH 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
T & TH 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
East Center Opportunity Links 998 E. Main St.
W & F 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Goodwill Center 55 S. 5th St.
T & TH 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Pataskala Center / Watkins Memorial High School
M & W 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Heath Center Christ Lutheran Church 732 Hebron Rd
T & TH 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Municipal Building / Day Reporting
40 W. Main St. / Lower Level / Newark
M & W 9:00 a.m. – Noon
English Speakers of Other Languages
C-TEC 150 Price Road
M & W 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
For GED/ABLE enrollment, appointments or other information, please contact Holly Pletcher at (740) 354-2263 or (740) 364-2333.
C-TEC Math Lab
Review of all math skills you need for employment or college level classes. A great place to refresh long-forgotten basic math concepts.
T & TH 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WorkKeys For Work
Prepare for testing, improve your skills, and train to raise your test scores to meet requirements of employers and C-TEC classes. Course content includes applied technology, applied math, locating information and reading for information. Class size limited. Call (740) 364-2333.
T & TH 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Become an Adult Learning Volunteer
Your experience is all that's needed to make a big difference in someone's life. You'll learn how to tutor non-reading or low-level readers and help students with math anxiety. The Laubach method is used to help you understand the philosophy, objectives and practices of teaching adults. Call (740) 364-2333.
GED
Attain a lifelong goal! Prepare for the world of work. Attend classes – throughout the county – at convenient locations and times to prepare for the GED. For more information about free classes for the Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly the GED), call (740) 364-2333.
GED Pre-test
Please call (740) 364-2333 to schedule.
• Free to students enrolled in ABLE/GED classes
GED Test
Length of test: up to 8 hours; 2 half days or one day
Scheduled times: days and evenings available
Location: C-TEC Adult Education Center, 150 Price Road
Cost: $40 (paid to State GED Office)
Test information: call (740) 364-2333 or (740) 364-2267
To schedule the GED test
1. Complete and submit your application to the Ohio GED Office. Applications are available during GED classes, online at www.education.ohio.gov (then click on "Testing", then "GED", print copy or submit online), or we can mail an application to you.
2. Include fee or fee waiver and age waiver if applicable.
3. Call Ron Bruner, (740) 364-2267, three weeks after mailing.
If application has been processed, we will set up a test date for you. If you applied online, check the GED Web site after two days for application status; then, schedule your test online.
4. YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE PROCESSED before scheduling a test date.
On the day of the test:
Bring picture I.D. (Ohio driver’s license, State of Ohio I.D., or U.S. passport). You cannot take the test without proper I.D. All pens, pencils and calculators will be provided.
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED before scheduling a test date.