If you didn’t graduate from high school and have yet to earn a GED, Tidewater Community College can help with the transition into college.
TCC’s BRIDGE-Plus Program, launched in January, serves those between the ages of 16 and 24 who are considered “Out of School Youth” in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
High school dropouts, the unemployed, foster children, runaways, homeless children, individuals with disabilities and children of currently incarcerated parents or legal guardians are among those who may meet eligibility requirements, according to a news release from TCC.
Two information sessions will take place at TCC’s Portsmouth Campus in Building A on July 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in room 107 and July 14 from 10-11 a.m. in room 101.
Participants co-enroll in a GED/Adult Education Program at TCC’s Portsmouth Campus, earning college credit and certifications related to industries, including trucking, certified nurse aide, pharmacy tech, CompTIA A+ certification and medical billing and coding, TCC officials said.
The program provides GED prep, a college success skills course, classroom occupational skills training, internships or on-the-job training and a workforce credential to prepare participants for certification and job attainment.
The actual program, with courses and the GED prep, will start around Aug. 1. The program takes about six months to complete.
The inaugural class will graduate on July 26.
For information, contact Shana Owens, program adviser/case manager at ssowns@tcc.edu or 757-822-2205.
