Learning Center at Nebraska City

Print a Credit Courses Registration Form

A limited number of credit and Dual Credit Advantage classes are offered toward completing General Education classes at SCC:

• Prerequisite classes for Health Science programs
• Beginning program courses
• A portion of the Associate of Arts degree

As the College submits and receives approval from the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education to offer entire programs at each Learning Center, the classes offered will expand. Class locations include the Learning Centers, high schools, libraries, and other facilities in the area.

Summer 2023 Term

The Learning Center at Nebraska City offers a selection of noncredit workforce opportunities that serves the region.  If you are interested in…

• Enhancing a skill
• Recertifying in a trade
• Starting a new career path, or
• Simply making your life more satisfying

Print a Non-credit Courses Registration Form (PDF)

If you don’t see a class listed, please click on the "Suggest a class" link.

Spring 2023

Spring 2023 Classes (PDF)
View all Spring 2023 Online Classes (PDF)

January-June 2023 Workforce Solutions Schedule (PDF)

Winter 2023

Winter 2023 Classes (PDF)
View all Winter 2023 Online Classes (PDF)

January-June 2023 Workforce Solutions Schedule (PDF)

The Learning Center at Nebraska City offers a variety of leisure and personal enrichment classes at the Learning Center, high schools, libraries and other facilities in the communities with the region.  These classes are to…

• Discover a new hobby
• Enhance a skill
• Meet new friends
• Add variety to your daily routine

Print a Non-credit Courses Registration Form (PDF)

If you don’t see a class listed, please click on the "Suggest a class" link.

Spring 2023

Winter 2023

ABE/GED and ESL courses

Classes begin monthly, please contact Lynn Saffer at 800-642-4075 ext. 2719 for details.

Basic Skills Improvement/GED® Preparation Classes

ABE/GED® classes run continuously in locations throughout southeast Nebraska. Adult Basic Education classes help students improve their basic skills for work, school, employment, GED® testing, or self-satisfaction. Students are assessed during orientation to determine their specific needs, and instruction is based accordingly. Teachers and tutors provide confidential instruction to all participants.

Volunteer Tutors Needed

Volunteer tutors are an important part of our ABE/GED® program. Volunteer tutors assist students with GED® preparation, English as a Second Language or basic skills in the areas of reading, math and language. Requirements for becoming a volunteer tutor are simple: a high school diploma or GED® and a willingness to help students learn! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Jodi Anderson at 402-437-2576 or email janderson1@southeast.com.

English as a Second Language

Classes are offered throughout southeast Nebraska for individuals who want to improve their English listening and speaking skills. As part of a Career Pathways program, all students will have the opportunity to improve employability skills and prepare for college or a career. Citizenship information also is available.

No registration fee, all classes are free.

For more information on Basic Skills, GED® Preparation, English as a Second Language, please contact the Adult Education office at 402-437-2719; 800-828-0072, ext. 2719; or email lsaffer@southeast.edu.

Nebraska City Learning Center Job Enhancement Scholarship

We welcome your interest in this scholarship and wish you success as you pursue your educational goals. Complete the application if you are in need of financial assistance for any workforce development (or job related) class, either credit or non-credit, as long as there is no award of federal financial aid. The completed scholarship application and course registration form must be completed to be considered for the scholarship award.

Application and Registration Form

Scholarship funds provided by The Nebraska City Community Foundation.

Additional Scholarship and Financial Assistance Opportunities:

• General Continuing Education Scholarship
  Assistance for noncredit classes at any of SCC’s locations.
• GAP Assistance Program
  Assistance for students taking non-credit courses that lead to jobs in high-demand fields.
• SCC Institutional Scholarships
  Assistance for credit classes at any of SCC’s locations.
• Southeast Nebraska Community Action (SENCA)
  SENCA is providing an opportunity for financial assistance for qualifying students for short-term skills-enhancing training and classes. Completed applications should be returned to your local SENCA office or mailed to:
  SENCA
  PO Box 646
  Humboldt, NE 68376

Placement Testing – Next Generation ACCUPLACER®: This is one of the course placement tests utilized by SCC and other Nebraska community colleges. The Center provides the Next Generation ACCUPLACER® test free to high school students ages 16 and older. High school graduates receive one free test. Additional tests cost $15 each.

Proctor Tests: Center staff proctor tests set up by SCC faculty for students in their class for free. Proctoring tests for other colleges is $25 per test.

Connection to SCC Services: The Learning Center staff is available to assist in making connections via phone or video with SCC services. In-person meetings at the LC may also be arranged.