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.
Southside Programs for Adult Education will be closed for the holidays from December 20, 2024 - January 3, 2025. Happy Holidays!
FREE Adult Education classes are available, in-person or virtual. Enroll at anytime. Classes begin January 6, 2025.
For more information call (804) 733-2670.
A FREE* Nurse Aide training class will begin in March 2025 at Petersburg High School. Attendance is required at an information session to participate in this program. Register here for an information session. For more information contact Cheryl Perkins at cperkins@pgs.k12.va.us.
*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, Prince George, Emporia, 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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