Adult Education
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin’s Adult Education Department offers a variety of services that support individuals in improving their academic skills, earning a high school level credential and gaining employment.
Using an initial assessment, we’ll help you access your best route to a high school level credential. From there, we’ll work together to create your personalized education plan.
5.09 High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Program — Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County
Offered in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County, our Department of Public Instruction approved 5.09 High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) program is based on schoolwork, rather than testing.
- Engaging virtual instruction online
- 12 hours per week for 20 weeks (Milwaukee) or 15 weeks (Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County)
- Morning and evening class schedules available Monday thru Thursday
- Classes offered in English and Spanish
- Workforce focused using real-life applications
- Earn HSED and National Career Readiness Certification simultaneously
- College resources for further academic opportunities
Want to get started? Sign up for an information session below that works with your schedule.
Milwaukee: Thursdays at 9:00am or 1:00pm SIGN UP
Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County:
English Orientations: Mondays at 5:30pm SIGN UP or Wednesdays at 10:00am SIGN UP
Orientación en Español : SIGN UP
Contact Us
Milwaukee
Thursdays at 9:00am or 1:00pm SIGN UP
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Contact: Kiara (414) 267-3220
kstewart@ywcasew.org
Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County
English Orientations: Mondays at 5:30pm SIGN UP or Wednesdays at 10:00am SIGN UP
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
5540 Durand Ave, Suite B-296
Racine, WI 53406
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Contact: Sarah (414) 267-3205
schojnacki@ywcasew.org
Para orientación en Español: SIGN UP
Para Español
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
5540 Durand Ave, Suite B-296
Racine, WI 53406
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Contact: Pedro (414) 267-3260
pnunez@ywcasew.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GED program offers a mix of open lab, one-on-one tutoring, and classroom-style instruction preparing students for GED testing. We also offer support courses in financial education and basic computer and keyboarding skills. We are a Pearson Vue GED testing center, meaning you can take your GED tests onsite in a comfortable, known environment.
Our 5.09 HSED Program is based on schoolwork rather than testing. This program provides engaging classroom style instruction 12 hours per week for 20 weeks. We focus on workforce preparation and use real-life applications, making the coursework truly relevant for adult learners. You can earn both your HSED and National Career Readiness Certification in 20 weeks through this program.
New in 2018, YWCA SEW offers a hybrid HSED program combining GED testing with HSED curriculum for a customized educational plan. We have achievable options for you!
See orientation offerings below. (Interested individuals should attend one session for desired location.)
Milwaukee: Thursdays at 9:00am or 1:00pm SIGN UP
Racine: Mondays at 5:30pm SIGN UP or Thursdays at 11am SIGN UP
Choose a session and join on time—late arrivals are not admitted. Plan for your orientation/information session to take about 3 hours.
If you are a Wisconsin resident age 18½ or older in need of a high school level credential, please join us for an orientation to learn more. You can do this!
Thanks to partnerships United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, United Way of Racine County and other generous donors, we are able to offer our adult education programs at no cost to students.
To access your transcripts please visit: https://dpi.wi.gov/ged/transcripts or call the Department of Public Instruction at 1-800-768-8886.