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LONG BEACH, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's new Transition Academy will allow adults without a high school diploma to simultaneously earn a GED credential and 15 hours of college credit in a career field.
The classes will be offered at the West Harrison County Center in Long Beach. Classes begin in August.
Becky Layton, director of adult basic education, tells The Mississippi Press (http://bit.ly/1n8acOS ) that course offerings include Adult Basic Education/GED prep and a choice of either welding or early childhood development.
Beginning in January 2015, Layton says two additional career and technical programs will be offered. They are banquet and catering services and business and office technology.
To qualify, students must be at least 18 years old and Mississippi residents.
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Information from: The Mississippi Press, http://www.gulflive.com
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