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.edu
Therese Clevenger
330-988-1007
tclevenger@wcscc.edu
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).
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 accreditation
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
Virtual (Adult Workforce & ESOL)
