TSJC Adult Education Services
San Luis Valley
Did you quit school before your received your high school diploma?
Did you move and never re-enrolled in a new school?
Do you need a GED to get a better job or continue your education?
If any of these apply to you, then we are here for you! Trinidad State Junior College Adult Education Program in Trinidad and Walsenburg will prepare you for the GED test. Our program and all the materials you will need are FREE! Plus, we are self-paced so you will work independently at your own speed, in the areas and subject matters that you need! When the staff feels you are ready to take the GED test, we will set up a time with the GED Administrator in Trinidad. Once you complete your GED, we'll also help you continue your education at TSJC by putting you in touch with the right advisors and counsellors. Our goal is to help you get started with the rest of your life!
Program Description
Weekly Schedule
TSJC Scholarships
Program Description
TSJC's Adult Education Program has had a major influence on the communities of Trinidad, Walsenburg and the San Luis Valley since the mid 70's. Originally starting with GED classes in downtown Trinidad, the Program now has sites on the TSJC Campus as well as in Walsenburg and the Learning Resource Center in Alamosa. It has also expanded to include English as a Second Language and Family Literacy.
- Basic Literacy and GED Program (Learning Resource Center in Alamosa)
Whether a person simply wants to improve their reading skills or they want to get a GED, TSJC's Adult Ed Program is here to serve them. Our Program is unique in that all of its instruction is done individually – basically a one-on-one format. And, best of all, our Program is free and we provide all the materials. After the appropriate amount of instruction, students are referred to the GED Testing Center on the TSJC campus. - ESL Program (Learning Resource Center in Alamosa)
Our English classes are designed for individuals who are non-native English speakers. Many residents in our community come from different countries and need to have a better understanding of our language in order to fully function in our community. Just like the ABE and GED programs, the ESL classes are individualized, but we also have some small group instruction, as well. - Family Literacy Program (Trinidad site, only)
Many students need to prepare for their GED or they need to learn English, but they have young children for whom they cannot find child care. So, two afternoons a week we offer on-site child care, so parents can work on their studies, while their children are playing and learning, too, under the supervision of trained child-care workers. In addition to preparing for the GED or learning English, the instructors also work with the parents to help show them ways that they can teach their children.
Weekly Schedule: - Alamosa
- ABE/GED Classes
Mon – Thurs 8am—12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00 - ESL Classes -Alamosa
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
TSJC Scholarships:
The Daniels Scholarship is available to all GED graduates, who enroll at TSJC as a full-time student. Recipients are required to be PELL and COF eligible, and must maintain a 2.0 average. The Scholarship pays whatever fees (tuition, supplies, books, etc.) are not covered by the PELL or any other scholarship received. For more information, contact Nancy Wilkinson at 719 846-5682.
