Education is the Gift of a Lifetime
Southside Programs for Adult Continuing Education provides adult education classes to adults 18 years of age and older in each of the localities listed. We provide comprehensive assessments of reading, math and language skills, basic skills instruction, high school equivalency instruction (GED
), English language acquisition for English language learners (ESL), workforce preparation activities, integrated education and training, and customized workplace classes. Classes are FREE of charge and students may enroll at any time.
We serve the Counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry and Sussex and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg.
Adult Education classes will begin the week of September 8th. Click here for the class schedule. Eligibility documentation is required for enrollment. Call 804-733-2670 for more information.
NURSE AIDE CLASS: We are still working to secure funding for a Nurse Aide training class to be held in 2026 at the VA Career Works Center in Prince George. Please continue to check this website for pre-registration information.
*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for free training. For residents of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry and Sussex.
GED Test Centers are located in Dinwiddie, Petersburg, Emporia, Alberta, and Chesterfield. Schedule a test session at GED.com.
Emporia/Greensville Residents - Public transportation is available in Emporia for $1 per ride from Greensville Emporia Transit.
Visit GED.com to register for the GED test or to take a GED Ready practice test.
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