Everyone can be a learner! Washburn Tech offers the resources you need to build a brighter future for yourself. Whether you are a teenager who wants to go back to school, an adult who needs a high school degree (GED) or an individual who wants to build your English language skills, we can help you take the next step. More learning means more earning and that can begin at Washburn Tech.
Furthering your education is incredibly affordable thanks to the Accelerating Opportunities-Kansas program, or AO-K. Developed by the Kansas Board of Regents in partnership with the Kansas Department of Commerce, it allows you to earn your GED and acquire technical training at the same time. Tuition costs for the technical classes are paid by KBOR. The student only pays a $30 student materials fee and the cost of taking each of four tests to earn the GED.
At the core of AO-K are career pathway programs through which Adult Education and career/technical education instructors team-teach classes. Supplemental instruction is designed to develop skills which assist students in passing the GED tests while working toward their technical certificate. Students complete short-term certificate programs aligned with labor market needs, which provide them an edge in the competitive marketplace.
Students do not have to be co-enrolled in technical education classes to participate in the AO-K program. The student only pays the $30 student materials fee and the cost of taking each of four pre-tests and four tests to earn the GED. All other adult education services are at no-charge to the individual student.
For more information, contact Mandy Cox at 785.670.2601 or mandy.cox@washburn.edu.
Adult education options are offered at Washburn Tech's main campus and Washburn Tech East. Students must complete an orientation session at the start of their journey. A completed admissions packet is due on the Thursday before orientation.
Washburn Tech believes in the importance of getting to know our students. When you are ready to apply, come in person to either the main campus at 5724 SW Huntoon or Washburn Tech East at 2014 SE Washington St.
Please note: Admissions packets are due no later than 3 p.m. on the Thursday prior to orientation.
Washburn Tech: 5724 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, Kan. 66604
Washburn Tech East: 2014 SE Washington St., Topeka, Kan. 66607
Huntoon Location
Evening: 6 - 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday
East Location
Morning: 8 - 11:10 a.m., Monday through Friday
Afternoon: 11:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m., Monday through Friday
East Location
Morning: 8 - 11:10 a.m., Monday through Friday
Afternoon: 11:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m., Monday through Friday
Our Adult Basic Education team brings decades of experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to making sure every student lives up to his or her full potential. They will help you become your best self!
Mandy Cox
Director, Adult Basic Education
(785) 670.2601
Crystal Gentry
AOK Case Manager/Instructor
(785) 670.2403
Max Stinnett
ESL Instructor
(785) 670.2346
Cheyenne White
Office Coordinator
Mark Will
Instructor
Huntoon Campus (GED)
Morning Orientations (8 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.)
January 6-10
March 3-7
April 21-25
Evening Orientations (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
January 6-10
March 3-7
Tech East (GED)
Morning Orientation (8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
December 16-19
Afternoon Orientations (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
February 17-21
April 7-10
Tech East (ESL)
TBD
Changes and adjustments may need to be made to this information so please call (785) 670.2390 to verify dates and times.
