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West Piedmont Regional Adult & Career Education
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programs offered
West Piedmont can help you obtain your GED and so much more!
Workplace Preparation programs include training and certification:
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Hospitality
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ServSafe
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CDL
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Parapro
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Digital Literacy
Free Classes
FREE WI-FI AVAILABLE FOR ADULT EDUCATION STUDENTS
Danville City Adult Education
Woodrow Wilson Intermediate
1005 North Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
Phone: (434) 799-6471
Franklin County Adult Education
50 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
1-540-483-0179 ext. 2114 Phone
Martinsville City Adult Education
New College Institute King Building
30 Franklin Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
1-276-403-5456 Phone
Workplace Development & Certification
Workforce Preparation Activities - Adult education is a key component in the workforce development continuum in the commonwealth. Services are delivered primarily as workforce preparation activities and integrated education and training.
GED - High School Equivalency
General Education
Development Program - Currently, the only Virginia board-approved HSE examination is the GED test, which was developed to enable persons who have not graduated from high school to demonstrate the attainment of abilities normally associated with completion of a high school program of study.
English Language Proficiency
English Language Proficiency programs are designed to assist students become more proficient in the English language. A number of resources and services are available to help these students improve and demonstrate their ability to speak, listen with understanding, read, and write English in order to function and be successful in the workplace and in postsecondary education and training.
IET - Integrated Education & Training
IET programs are a model of accelerated and intense programming that pairs academic and occupational learning to prepare individuals for the workforce of today and tomorrow.
Services
Services are offered to adults over 18 that live in the city of Danville and Martinsville as well as counties of Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania.
Cost
No money? No Problem! All classes are free along with free textbooks, supplies, and access to internet. We just need you!
locations
GED® test is offered in multiple locations within the Piedmont Region.
Student Success Stories
Servsafe Certification
Meet Terrence Blalock! Terrence registered with us in July wanting to complete his ServSafe certification. In a few short weeks, he earned both the Food Handler and Manager Certifications. Terrence is opening a food truck in the Danville area. Be on the lookout for Soul House Grill Catering, LLC! Congratulations Terrence!
Servsafe Certification
Meet Alex Bland! Alex is our most recent student to earn his Food Handler Certification. He is starting a catering business specializing in Barbeque so if you have a party planned, reach out and we can put you in touch! Congratulations Alex!!!!
GED Graduate
Meet Tynishi Pannell!!! This lovely young lady is our most recent GED graduate! Tynishi is interested in a career relating to health care. She is considering Phlebotomy or Pharmacy Tech programs. We're sure she is going to be great in either program she chooses! Opportunities are endless for you now! Congratulations Tynishi!!!!
Servsafe Certification
Meet Joey Cochran! Joey completed his Food Handler Certification in the spring and wrapped up his Manager Certification very quickly this summer! What a super great guy! Congratulations Joey!
GED Graduate
Meet Aisha Hunt!! Aisha is one of our most recent GED graduates! This lovely young lady was determined to get her GED and it is going to pay off. Aisha is interested in pursuing a nursing career and will be enrolling in a program soon. Congratulations Aisha and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you!
Servsafe Certification
Meet Bobby Tanksley! Bobby completed his Manager certification to assist with work related obligations. He reviewed for a week, tested and earned one of the highest scores on the exam to date!! Well done Bobby!!!
Servsafe Certification
Meet Lindsey Adkins! Lindsey completed her ServSafe Food Handler certification earlier this summer and knocked it out in no time! We will be posting her again soon when she earns her Manager certification! Congratulations Lindsey!!!!
Servsafe Certification
Meet Bashar Homran! Bashar recently completed his ServSafe Food Handler certification and is studying for his Manager exam. He is planning to open a deli in Danville very soon! Congratulations Bashar!
GED Graduate
Meet James Harmeling!!!! What a bright guy!!!!! He took his tests two at a time and passed them all with flying colors! The smile says it all! Congratulations James!
GED Graduate
Meet Alexander Lovelace! Alex was our first GED graduate in July. He is a very smart man and has opened many doors for a brighter future! Congratulations Alex!!!!!