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Adult Literacy

Margaret Harris
Associate Vice President, Adult Literacy
Grove Campus
301 S. Grove., Wichita, KS 67211-2099
316.677.1150

Adult Literacy includes the following programs:

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • General Educational Development (GED) Preparation
  • English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

WATC’s Adult Literacy division provides students the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to compete successfully.

Unlike the 20th century and the era of the industrial revolution, 21st century jobs and the technological revolution require a higher level of skills. Whatever the goal — English language skills, math skills, reading skills, writing skills, job readiness skills, citizenship skills, a high school diploma, training or college — the Adult Literacy division assists every step of the way — from pre-assessment, to instruction, to post-assessment, to completion.

Adult Literacy provides a state-approved, quality basic education program for the residents of Wichita and surrounding areas whose goals are to acquire the necessary workforce skills or to enhance their skills.

Bridging the digital divide is essential to fully participate in the workforce of the 21st century. The adult literacy program has a state-of-the-art technology lab and stand-alone computers in each classroom at the main site. All computers are equipped with current software. All program sites provide a technology curriculum that facilitates the acquisition of skills, which the Kansas Board of Regents has identified as essential. 

Take that first step toward your second chance now. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings in various locations throughout the city.

If you would like to begin with the basics, call 316.677.1150 to inquire about the following classes: 

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • General Educational Development (GED) Test Preparation 
  • Life Skills
The Future WATC

Plans are being laid now for the programs and infrastructure needed for the new campus. The new campus will feel more like a business center than an educational institution. Workers for the county's five aircraft manufacturers and hundreds of businesses that support them will receive training at this new campus. A few of the programs selected for the new campus are various kinds of aviation training, manufacturing, welding and robotics.

This facility will allow for the hands-on training students and employers expect.

WATC is the managing partner of Sedgwick County’s National Center for Aviation Training at Jabara Airport: a world-class facility dedicated to educating students to work in high-paying aviation and manufacturing jobs. The first phase of construction will be complete this summer and the second phase should be finished and ready for students by fall 2010.

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