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Adult Education

WorkReadyU, HiSET, ESL/ELA/EL Civics


The Northshore Technical Community College WorkReady U - Adult Education Department provides adult education and literacy services to our citizens across the Northshore region. A dedicated team of instructors prepare students to improve their essential 21st century academic and digital literacy skiils, prepare for college and career pathways, and to earn a High School Equivalency. We have learning centers across the Northshore providing a variety of class times. Our FREE classes are offered to qualified students at our locations in Amite, Bogalusa, Covington, Franklinton, Greensburg, Hammond, Kentwood, Lacombe, and Slidell.

It is time to take that next step on your journey and we are ready to help you find success and achieve your goals.

FALL 2026

Fall 2026 Session 1

Adult Education Program Orientation July 14 – 18, 2026
(**Various days, times, and locations throughout the week)

Follow the steps below to begin the enrollment process:

1. PRE-REGISTER by completing the NTCC Application

2. SIGN-UP for ORIENTATION – you will receive an email after completing Step 1 above. Click on the link to choose your preferred date and location for orientation. (Orientation is mandatory.)

3. Check your email for ORIENTATION CONFIRMATION. (Check your spam/junk folder if you do not see an email from us in your inbox.)

4. ATTEND ORIENTATION You must bring the following with you:

  • A photo ID (examples include: Driver’s License or State ID)
  • If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have a signed & approved age waiver from your K-12 school board office and a parent/guar dian must attend the entire orientation with you.

At Orientation, you will:

  • Meet your instructors and college staff
  • Learn about the Adult Education program
  • Discover the pathways to earn a HiSET
  • Sign up for testing
  • And More!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Arrive 15 minutes before orientation begins.
  • If you are 16 or 17 years old, arrive by 7:45 a.m. It's essential to have a signed, approved age waiver from your K-12 school system on the day of registration and to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • To attend evening classes, you must be 18 years old or older.

LOCATION INFORMATION
Adult Education classes are held at various locations. The locations are listed below:

Northshore Technical Community College Campuses

Florida Parishes Campus
7067 Hwy 10, Greensburg, LA

Hammond Area Campus
111 Pride Drive, Hammond, LA

Lacombe Campus
65556 Centerpoint Blvd, Lacombe, LA

Sullivan Campus
1710 Sullivan Drive, Bogalusa, LA

Franklinton High School
1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA

Tangipahoa Parish Library – Amite Branch
204 NE Central Ave., Amite, LA

Tangipahoa Parish Library – Kentwood Branch
213 Avenue F, Kentwood, LA

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email us at adulted@northshorecollege.edu

Louisiana law now requires all state-funded education programs, including Adult Education, to verify the eligibility of students who enroll in classes. This requirement is tied to both state (Louisiana Act 419) and federal regulations that govern access to publicly funded education services.

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