NJC Spring GED and ESL Orientations Bring New Opportunities

Northeastern Junior College’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) ran time-sensitive enrollment activities in early January that matter for Logan County residents pursuing GED or English language instruction. Sterling held orientation sessions on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 at Knowles Hall room 107, next to Monahan Library at 100 College Avenue, with registration, testing and paperwork handled during those sessions. Yuma hosted orientations on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 at 1:00 p.m., and Holyoke is scheduled for an orientation on Jan. 12 at 6:00 p.m.

The college’s academic calendar showed a Check-In Day for residents on Jan. 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Spring Intercession classes began Jan. 5 for the term running Jan. 5 to Jan. 16. Jan. 6 was listed as the last day to add intercession classes, the last day to drop and have charges removed, and the no-show deadline. These administrative dates carry practical consequences: students who missed the Jan. 6 drop deadline may be liable for course charges, and those who did not appear by the no-show cutoff could lose enrollment for the brief intercession term.

For Sterling-area learners, ACE’s Sterling site provides direct contact for additional assistance: the assistant director can be reached at 970-521-6793. Those who were unable to attend the scheduled orientations are advised to call that number to confirm remaining options, clarify billing questions, or learn about future enrollment cycles; Holyoke and Yuma residents should follow the listed local orientation times.

Access to GED and ESL classes influences more than academic credentials. Earning a high school equivalency or improving English proficiency affects employment opportunities, income stability, access to health information, and the ability to navigate social services—factors that shape individual and community health in Logan County. Barriers such as transportation, childcare and digital access can prevent enrollment, particularly for working adults and caregivers; local policymakers and nonprofits can reduce inequities by increasing outreach and supporting flexible scheduling and childcare options.

NJC’s January activities demonstrate active local capacity to serve adult learners, but timing and administrative deadlines make timely communication essential. Verify enrollment status and billing by calling 970-521-6793 and inquire about accommodations that can help overcome practical barriers to participation.