The St. Joseph Adult Education and Literacy program is offering free preparation classes for anyone not immediately ready to take the HiSET (GED) exam. 

The next orientation will be held from 9 a.m. until noon or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 22-25, in the annex of the Webster building, 1211 N. 18th Street, Door #4. 

Students must be 20 or older to attend the orientation and must attend all four days of orientation to be able to start classes May 30. 

According to the Missouri Department of Labor and workforce development website, a person with a high school credential earns and $10,000 more annually than a high school dropout. 

For more information about the HSE test, click here and for more information about orientation, call (816) 671-4020.