MATC 2022-23 Catalog

COMMUNITY EDUCATION GED and HSED

Bridge to Pathway programs Bridge programs are designed for students who are enrolled in Adult High School or GED/HSED courses. Students will take college credit courses leading to a college credential while enrolled in Adult High School, GED or HSED programs. Students may choose from several Bridge programs. See matc.edu and search Bridge to Pathway for current programs. Basic Skills Basic Skills instruction is geared to those who do not have a high school diploma. Instruction levels range from grades 0-12. Courses are useful for those who plan to enter a college program at MATC, pass the GED test, or enter MATC’s Adult High School program to earn a high school diploma. Basic Skills subjects include reading, mathematics, science and writing. Courses are o ff ered at MATC campuses and at community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout metro Milwaukee. Spanish-language courses are o ff ered at some locations. For information, email veleza@matc.edu or call 414-297-7923. English as a Second Language Learn English: English as a Second Language (ESL)/ English Language Learners (ELL) programs MATC’s programs help students learn English so they may function more e ff ectively at work, at home and in the community. The ESL program also prepares students for college coursework. MATC provides English language instruction to a linguistically diverse (more than 30 languages) and culturally diverse (50 countries) population. The student population comes from all educational and ethnic backgrounds. The program serves students living in Milwaukee and includes resident immigrants, refugees and U.S. citizens. ESL/ELL students learn in a variety of ways including group or individualized, computer-assisted language learning, weekend classes and online. A student may choose courses in oral language development, vocabulary improvement, reading and writing skills, pre-employment English, and computer skills. Students also can get help in preparing for citizenship. Outreach programs for business and industry are available.

If you need preparation before taking the General Educational Development (GED) Exams, MATC o ff ers classes to help you learn what you need to know. Classes are o ff ered at MATC campuses and at community-based organizations (CBOs). See matc.edu and search GED and HSED for details on getting started, or email communityed@matc.edu. For GED information in Spanish, call 414-302-2683. To earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), you will complete all of the steps for the GED certi fi cate, plus: • Complete a health requirement by either passing a test, completing half of a credit in health while in high school, or completing an MATC Adult High School health course. • Complete MATC’s Employability Skills course. There are more methods of earning an HSED too. Email communityed@matc.edu for more information. MATC HSED 5.09 – High school completion option program This competency-based high school completion option is designed to be completed in one to two semesters and awards a Wisconsin HSED. In addition, students have the opportunity to waive courses based on prior learning (such as test-out options and high school credits). Students will demonstrate mastery of competencies identi fi ed by the Wisconsin Technical College System in the areas of communication, social studies, science, math, health, civics, and employability along with six additional competencies added by MATC designed to prepare students for college or the workforce. HSED 5.09 program requirements: • Completion of the TABE 11/12 test with a scale score of 519 in reading • Need for an alternative to the GED 2014 test • Face-to-face interview For more information, contact Holly Thielen, West Allis Campus: thielenh@matc.edu, 414-456-5399. For information about the HSED 5.09 in Spanish, email barillbl@matc.edu. • At least age 18½ years old • Good attendance history

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