STCC partners with Indian Orchard Citizens Council for HiSET/GED classes

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will bring free adult education classes directly to Indian Orchard residents through a collaboration with the Indian Orchard Citizens Council.

The in-person classes to prepare for HiSET/GED exams will be offered Monday through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, 117 Main St., Springfield, said Gladys Franco, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development at STCC.

Ian Noonan from Workforce Development at STCC teaches a HiSET/GED class.

“This is a fantastic opportunity with two highly trained instructors to help support you with getting your HiSET and GED,” Franco said.

Indian Orchard Citizens Council President Zaida Govan, a Springfield city councilor, thanked STCC and the citizens council board for collaborating.

“Having this collaboration with STCC has been a dream of mine for a while now,” Govan said. “The residents of Indian Orchard don’t have access to a lot of resources. This is a great opportunity for them to get their HISET and become more marketable for the jobs that are out there.”

The residents of Indian Orchard don’t have access to a lot of resources. This is a great opportunity for them to get their HISET and become more marketable for the jobs that are out there. Zaida Govan, Indian Orchard Citizens Council President

HiSET/GED classes prepare students interested in college for the academic challenges of college-level courses and for the challenges of entering employment. Both the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) and the General Educational Development (GED) exams are used to award a high school equivalency diploma.

Students can expect small class sizes in a supportive learning environment with learners of all backgrounds. The evening classes allow for convenient scheduling to fit around work and other commitments.

To apply, visit stcc.io/hisetged. For more information, visit stcc.edu/wdc or come to Building 27 at STCC campus on the second floor. Information also is offered at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. To contact the Council you can email iocc.council@gmail.com or call (413) 209-8240. 

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.