Adult Education

What is Adult Education?

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers Adult Education programs in Anderson, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Scott, and Woodford (coming July 2025) County. These programs are available to anyone 18 and older who is not currently enrolled in a secondary school. All courses are FREE and available to qualifying individuals. Learn more about our current programs.

Current Adult Education Programs

• Preparing for your GED®
• Workplace English Language Development (WELD)
• Adult Education Dual Enrollment Program 
• Preparing for college

FREE GED Class

Did you know that on the average, a person with a high school diploma or GED® earns $9,400 per year more than someone without a high school diploma? The higher a person's educational level, the higher their earnings. The Adult Education program provides FREE GED® classes. Register today as classes start monthly.

Register for free GED classes

FREE Workplace English Language Development (WELD)

BCTC provides both academic and conversational WELD classes for those who need to improve their English language skills. Please learn more about which program is right for you. 

Learn more on our WELD web page. 

The Adult Education program provides FREE WELD classes. Register today as classes start monthly.

Register for free WELD classes

BCTC Adult Education Dual Enrollment Program

Accelerate your Path to a Career!

Earn a College Credential at the same time you are working on your GED® or studying for English. You can earn a tuition-free college credential through the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program.

Current certificates available in the BCTC AE Dual Enrollment Program:

Receive one-on-one attention and support from faculty and staff.
Certificates are short-term so you can get in and out in four months or less.

Prepare for College

Thinking about going to college but not sure you're ready or know what you want to take? Let us help you prepare for college.

We can help you to improve your basic skills, prepare for college entrance exams, and provide you with enrollment and financial aid information.

Program Contacts

If you have any questions about Adult Education classes, please feel free to contact us.