Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863.499.2700
Fax: 863.499.2706
URL: www.traviss.edu

Director: Kenneth Lloyd

Online Classes

Traviss Career Center now offers two online classes.

GED: Key to Success

This course prepares the student to pass the official GED exam and to be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma for Florida residents. This course is intended to prepare the student who is working at or above level 9 scores on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).

ABE: (Adult Basic Education)

This course prepares the student to enroll in a GED preparation course. This program is intended to provide basic literacy and life skills for adults who are performing at or below level 8 scores on TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). The content develops basic literacy in all areas of knowledge.

Benefits:

  • You are not tied to a classroom setting
  • You can complete the work at your own pace
  • You can complete the work during the hours most suited for you
  • You have an instructor to mentor you through the online course

How Are These Courses Delivered?

The courses are teacher-directed and delivered via the Internet through a Learning Management System product called “Educator” by UCompass.com. The courses are hosted in a secure environment, and users are provided technical support. Students enroll in the appropriate online course and are provided a secure user identification and password. An on-line instructor will evaluate your work and provide guidance as you go progress the course.

Tuition and Course Fees:

There are no tuition fees for the Online ABE or GED Preparation courses.  Applicable fees include:

  • TABE-$15
  • Traviss Career Center Registration Fee-$20

Enrollment Procedures:

  • Student must be 18 years or older
  • Take TABE Test or Present recent TABE Test scores (within 1.5 years) [Minimum TABE Scores Required]
  • Call Student Services at (863) 499-2700 to discuss the Online class option
  • Complete applications and required paperwork
  • Make appointment with adult school counselor
  • Introduction to Online instructor

Call (863) 499-2700 for enrollment information or send an email to Peter Borowski
or June Minerva.

Click here to view the Florida GED Test Website.

For Additional GED/ABE Programs in Polk County, please visit the following websites.

TABE Test Required

  • Online GED prep course require level 9 TABE scores.
  • Online GED student must be 18 years or older.
  • Contact Student Services for the current TABE Test Schedule