Adult Education At SAU Tech

SAU Tech Adult Education offers distance education classes for students who want or need to study at home; a computer and reliable internet access are required. For more information on the requirements, please call 870-234-6064 or 870-837-4001.

GED® Program

In Arkansas, anyone who is 16 years or older, who are not enrolled or graduated from high school, and who meets the state requirements can earn an Arkansas High School Diploma by passing the official GED® test. The GED® test is computer-based and measures skills in four areas: Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science. Instruction for this class is based on the student’s entry-level and their needs. The format for classes is Managed Enrolled and Open Entry/ Open Exit. We offer Fast Track versions of this class and are proud to say that our success rate is high for students wishing to enroll in this program. Our students graduate with SAU Tech each year in May and have a great graduation ceremony.

Fast Track GED® Classes

Our Fast Track GED classes are Managed Enrolled courses where students register and have start and end dates with a schedule to follow. This format offers group and individual instruction as well as an opportunity for Distance Learning. These classes work best for people who can commit to a schedule for a short period of time and are looking for success. Our Fast Track classes are scheduled to begin throughout the year and are designed for students to complete one or multiple GED® areas.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) –The ABE program offers instruction in basic literacy skills:  reading, language, writing, and math.  Emphasis is on vocabulary development, comprehension improvement, dictionary skills, critical thinking, writing, basic math computation, and math problem-solving.  The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for further education, enhance basic skills required for job placement or advancement, and empower students to achieve their goals.  These classes are taught in a managed class or at his/her own pace.

English as a Second Language—ESL classes provide instruction in English-language skills including speaking, writing, listening, and reading for students whose first language is not English.  Managed enrollment classes are designed to help students improve reading and writing skills as well as conversational English. A placement assessment will evaluate each student’s needs, allowing the instructor to target the areas which will be most beneficial to the student.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT- program currently has certified Career Services Planners on staff to help students with career planning, job search, resume writing, interview skills, etc.

COLLEGE READINESS-SAU Tech Adult Education partners with Henderson State TRIO programs. A representative from the program will meet with students at either the Camden or Magnolia site to help students complete the FAFSA (PELL GRANT), enroll in post-secondary institutions, and counsel on college studies. Contact Barbara Hamilton 870-837-4001 or Denise Johnson 870-234-6064 for more information.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

The TANF program provides funding for a wide variety of employment and training activities, supportive services, and benefits that will enable clients to get a job, keep a job, and improve their economic circumstances.  Certified Career planners will assist students with goal setting, career exploration activities, and provide information on postsecondary education, internships, and short-term training opportunities.

Eligible Applicants:

Must be a U.S. citizen as established using the list of acceptable documents and/or a combination of documents utilized with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9

A resident of the state of Arkansas

Must be the custodial or non-custodial parent of a child residing in the state of Arkansas that is under the age of 18 or a youth aging out of foster care that is between 16 and 24 years of age

The SNAP E&T program helps SNAP participants gain skills and find work that moves them toward self-sufficiency. Through SNAP E&T, SNAP participants have access to training and support services to help them enter or move up in the workforce. Certified Career planners assist students with goal setting, career exploration activities, and provide information on postsecondary education, internships, and short-term training 

WAGE™ is a job readiness program for unemployed and underemployed adults. The program is administered at adult education centers across the state. WAGE™ is unique from other career readiness programs in that it focuses on improving the basic academic skills of participants while providing workforce preparation and workforce training activities. With the needs of business and industry at its core, WAGE™ addresses the requirement for a competent workforce among entry-level jobs in environments ranging from manufacturing to health care to hospitality and tourism. Participants can earn a Level I and Level II WAGE™ Certificate by completing the requirements of each module.

Certificates include:

Level I-Workforce Preparation Certificate

Level II Certificates-Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Hospitality/Tourism, and Education