YOUNG ADULT LEARNING CENTER — WARD 7, WASHINGTON DC
You belong here. Your diploma is waiting.
The YALC is a free GED and career certification program for adults 17 and older. No matter how long you’ve been away from school — we meet you where you are.
Free to enroll. Free meals daily. Real credentials that open real doors.
17+
Open to adults 17 and older
Free
No tuition, no fees, free meals daily
#1
Highest-performing GED program in DC
This program is built for you — especially if you are…
• Working full or part-time
• A parent or caregiver
• Returning after time away from school
• Previously incarcerated
• Experiencing housing instability
• Ready for a career change
• Just ready to finish what you started
Program Highlights
- All studentsYear-round, small-group GED instruction across all four subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Morning and afternoon sessions available in person or virtually.
What We Offer
- Small classroom environments in Cosmetology, Nail Technology, and IT/CompTIA Tech+
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
- In-person and online classes with flexible morning and afternoon scheduling
- Weekly attendance incentives
- One-on-one counseling and mental health services
- Field trips and community events throughout the year
“The key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, nurturing relationships — in and out of the YALC. We have safe spaces for everyone to reach their limitless potential.”
— YALC Team
Contact
ENROLLMENT & ADMISSIONS
Emily Harrington
eharrington@seeforever.org
202-289-8898 ext. 1110
OUTREACH & REFERRALS
Kewanna Wade-Wooden
kwade@seeforever.org
202-289-8898 ext. 1709 | (401) 709-8217