Announcements and Current Events:
Test takers should expect a computer based test that will require knowledge in areas like Algebra, 
Science and Social Studies. Interested adults ae encouraged to attend ABLE classes and prepare to pass the GED today! Call us at 330-988-1007.
GED test scholarships are available to enrolled ABLE students through our partnership with the H.O.P.E Fund Pay It Forward Scholarship. Please call the ABLE Office for more details or go to the HOPE Fund website for more information on eligibility.
ABLE / ESOL Student Eligibility FAQs
Student Center:
Student Dates FY14
Student Handbook
TCCSA Netiquette
Participation Agreement
Online Receipt
Wayne County ABLE / ESOL Staff
Interested in Volunteering click here
Volunteer Application
Wayne County ABLE Learning Centers
With Learning Centers throughout Wayne County, day and evening classes and Distance Education options, there are opportunities for anyone who wants to improve their skills. Call us for information on the next availabe Orientation date and class times and start the next chapter of your life today!
Wooster Learning Center c/o Central Christian Church
407 North Market Street, Wooster OH 44691
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Orrville Learning Center c/o First Presbyterian Church
1830 West Market Street, Orrville OH 44667
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Rittman ABLE Center c/o Rittman Grace Brethren Church
44 South 1st Street, Rittman OH 44270
Monday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30
Wayne County Schools Career Center
518 West Prospect Street, Smithville OH 44677
Applied Academics
Monday and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wayne County Justice Center
201 West North Street, Wooster OH 44691
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mt. Eaton ABLE Center c/o Beacon Hill School
10470 Winesburg Rd, Dundee OH 44659
Monday 5-9 pm & Thursday 5-9 pm
Distance Education
Enrolled ABLE and ESOL students may also choose Distance Education to study conveniently from any computer 24/7. ABLE and English for Speakers of Other Languages - using MySkillsTutor and Rosetta Stone programs.
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Mission Statement
To provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of lifelong learning and enhances the quality of life in the home, workplace, and community.
Our FREE Aspire classes help you:
- Increase basic education skills
- Earn an Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma (GED)
- Prepare for certification testing
- Increase employability skills
- Learn English as a second language
- Prepare to enter post-secondary education
- And much more!
Call 330-988-1007 for more information or to register for classes.
Aspire offers these free programs:
ACADEMIC or WORKPLACE READINESS
- Prepare for a High School Equivalency Exam
- Build your skills for vocational and college entrance
- Refresh reading, writing, math, and language skills
- Explore careers that interest you and build a pathway to success
For more information call 330-988-1007. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am to 3:30 pm.
For more information contact:
Emily Hartzler
330-988-1007 ext. 1014
ehartzler@wcscc.org
Therese Clevenger
330-988-1007
tclevenger@wcscc.org
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESOL)
The ESOL curriculum includes:
- Reading newspapers, e-mails, and letters to help develop literacy skills.
- Listening to conversations to improve understanding.
- Speaking to others in conversation, making appointments, expressing medical needs, and handling emergency situations.
- Writing letters, e-mails, notes, and completing forms.
Day, evening and virtual classes are available. ESOL is not accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is not title IV eligible.
ESOL Enrollment
- Orientation is ongoing. Call 330-988-1007 to register.
- If you are 16, 17 or 18 years of age, refer to the requirements listed for all Aspire students (which includes ESOL students).
FAMILIES LEARNING TOGETHER (FLT)
FLT is a FREE literacy-based preschool program with a convenient on-site learning centers. While parents are taking ASPIRE classes, children improve their own language skills in a fun way with songs and rhymes just down the hall from mom or dad. The program also includes parent/child together times where they learn skills along side one another.
Enrollment is open to children ages birth-5 years whose parents are enrolled in Aspire and ESOL programs. Space is limited! Adults must call to pre-register themselves and their children. FLT classes are available at the Orrville Aspire location.
FLT Enrollment
Call 330-988-1007 for the next available opening.
Click here to apply for Aspire programs
More about Aspire:
- Aspire / ESOL Student Eligibility Requirements
- Free industry recognized credential courses to improve job prospects
- Distance education and virtual classes are available
- High School Equivalency Exam test scholarships are available through our partnership with the Employment Resource Fund
- Interested in volunteering? Volunteer application
- These programs do not fall under the institutional accredation
Locations
Smithville (All Programs)
Wayne County Schools Career Center
518 West Prospect St., Smithville
330-988-1007
Orrville (All Programs)
First Presbyterian Church
1830 West Market St., Orrville
330-988-1007
Wooster (All Programs)
Central Christian Church
407 North Market St., Wooster
330-988-1007
Millersburg (Adult Workforce)
Gateway Fellowship Love Center,
1291 Massillon Road #A, Millersburg
330-988-1007
Virtual (Adult Workforce & ESOL)