Transitional Studies now offers classes taught in Spanish.
El Departamento de Estudios de Transición ahora ofrece clases impartidas en español. Para traducir esta página al español, haz clic en el ícono del globo en la esquina superior derecha de la página.
Available Classes
These free classes are for native Spanish speakers who want to prepare for their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma (GED®) in Spanish. Daytime, evening, and online options are available. Students must be at least 16 years old and not currently enrolled in a K-12 school. Interested students should complete the interest form here: Formulario de Interés- Preparación para el Diploma del High School (GED®) en Español – Fill out form. For more information, contact Talia Aguayo at taliaaguayo@abtech.edu or (828) 398-7338. Se habla español.
The Basic Construction and Electrical (BCE) program is a free workforce preparation program for Spanish-speaking students interested in employment in the construction or electrical fields. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials in NCCER CORE (Introduction to Basic Construction Skills), OSHA-10, and NCCER Electrical Level 1.
This free program meets three evenings a week, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., for six months. Days of the week and course start dates vary.
Interested students should complete the interest form here: Formulario de Interés: Curso de Construcción Básica y Cableado Eléctrico – Fill out form.
For more information, contact Erica Witsell at ericacwitsell@abtech.edu or (828) 398-7371.
This free digital literacy course taught in Spanish covers essential skills in computer and internet basics, software like Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and using technology in daily life. Students earn nationally recognized credentials from Northstar Digital Literacy.
Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Course start dates vary. For more information, contact Erica Witsell at ericacwitsell@abtech.edu or (828) 398-7371.