Page 28 Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2025 Dual Credit Opportunity Participation in dual credit courses in Logan County high schools continues to grow. Heartland College Now courses offer an early college opportunity for students in high schools or career centers. Credits earned in College Now programs transfer to Heartland and many other colleges. These courses are low-cost or offered free of charge. Over 220 Logan County high school students enrolled in Heartland Community College dual credit classes in the 2023-204 academic year. Schools offering Hartland College Now courses include Lincoln Community High School (LCHS), Hartsburg-Emden High School (HEHS), Lincolnland Technical Education Center, and Olympia High School (OHS). Community Resources Educational opportunities at Heartland Community College expand beyond credit or degree-seeking programs. Heartland Community College Lincoln offers free High School Diploma Equivalency (also known as GED) preparation courses in-person with weekday morning or evening sessions. Online prep courses are also available. HCCL serves as a proctoring center for the High School Diploma certification exam. For students of all ages looking to enrich their lives with education, the Continuing Education department offers non-credit courses at HCCL and other Logan County locations. Some of the most popular Continuing Education classes recently include Meditative Yoga, DIY Soap Making, and Retirement 101. Professional development is also part of the Continuing Education picture. In 2024 Heartland partnered with Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development to provide professional development Business Solutions training. [Jennifer Kirby, Heartland College Lincoln]
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