Adult & Returning Students
The Adult Learning Center
at LaGuardia is one of City University of New York's largest providers
of adult basic education, GED preparation instruction and ESL.
Instruction
is given in basic reading, writing and math skills and high school
equivalency (GED) exam preparation in English and Spanish.
The
CUNY Catch program at LaGuardia is a transitional program, serving adolescents who
are incarcerated and preparing for release, as well as those who have
already been released. This program, which is an alliance between
LaGuardia Community College, Bronx Community College, and Medgar Evers
College, provides outreach and career counseling at Rikers Island, and
post-release services on campus. Along with the integration of learning
and work, family participation, and general health issues and referrals,
the program’s emphasis is on academic and vocational training, career
development, and preparation for entry into the labor market.
The College Prep program provides workshops and individual counseling sessions with
prospective college students about how college studies can help them
meet their personal and professional goals. GED requirements are covered
as well as general information about higher education in the U.S.
LaGuardia’s specialized GED Prep
courses, offered during the day, evening and weekends, serve the needs
of various populations, including working adults, adults interested in
health careers, veterans, people who want to get a college degree,
Spanish speakers, Deaf and hard of hearing adults, out-of-school youth,
and parents and grandparents.
Additional programs are offered via our Adult and Continuing Education division.