Northwest Mississippi Community College Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are being offered at a variety of locations this fall, according to Guy Purdy, ABE director. Northwest offers ABE classes to provide the opportunity for persons age 17 or over within the district to receive basic skills education through the high school level.

All adults, regardless of age, are able to attend classes to acquire basic education skills or to work for a certificate of high school equivalence, which is the equivalent of a high school diploma. The certificate may be used for employment or further education.

New students are enrolled continuously throughout the year. Placement tests are given to determine the level a student begins and to determine when a student may move to a higher level or to take the General Education Development (GED) test, which is administered by Northwest. Adults enrolled in the program are not charged for tuition, books, instructional materials or supplies. There is a fee for the GED, however.

Classes are offered to the public at the following locations: Ashland Head Start Center, 221 School Ave., Ashland, 662-224-8911; Ability Works Mobile Training Unit, 8480 W. Sandridge, Olive Branch, 662-890-7350; Northwest DeSoto Center, Southaven, 662-280-6176; DeSoto County Learning Center, 165 W. South St. Suite 208, Hernando, 662-429-2354; Ability Works Mobile Training Unit, 11 Industrial Drive, Oxford, 662-234-2372; WIN Job Center 204 Colonnade Cove, Oxford, 662-234-3231; Byhalia Learning Center, 662-838-2174; South Panola Parent Center, College St., Batesville, 662-563-6067 or 563-6044; WIN Job Center, 10316 Woodland Road, Batesville, 563-7318; Youth Opportunity Center, Hwy 3 South, Marks, 662-326-4614; Charleston High School, Tate Literacy Council, Tech 3 Building, Northwest campus, Senatobia, 662-560-5223; McLendon Student Center, Room 210-B, Northwest Campus, Senatobia, 662-562-3450; Gold Strike Casino Hotel, 662-562-3401; Water Valley Head Start, 662-473-1552, and GED Fast track online, call 662-562-3401.

Non-public classes are also offered at the Marshall County Correctional Facility, The North Mississippi Regional Center, and the Quitman County Work Center.

For more information contact Guy Purdy at 662-562-3401, or email gpurdy@northwestms. edu.