To Register for Aspire:
Or call 740-289-2282
Aspire (formerly known as ABLE)
High School Equivalency (GED), College, & Career Readiness Classes. - FREE
Aspire provides adults the opportunity to learn the academic skills necessary to accomplish their education & career related goals. Aspire is under the guidance and leadership of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
All classes & program services offered under the Aspire program are free.
Aspire offers classes to adults who want to…
Prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam (GED).
Prepare for the Adult Diploma Program.
Prepare for the WorkKeys Test.
Prepare for post-secondary courses and/or admissions testing.
Prepare for pre-employment testing.
Prepare for college or career.
Aspire Site Locations
The Pike County CTC Aspire program offers the site locations listed below over a two county service area.
Distance Education Classes are available as well.
Please call the center to register or for more information.
Pike County:
Pike County CTC, Aspire (Main Office)
175 Beaver Creek Road
Piketon OH 45661
(740) 289-2282 or 289-4172
Day Classes: Monday - Thursday 9am – 2:00pm
Evening Classes: Monday & Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Distance Education classes available.
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library - Waverly
207 N. Market St.
Waverly OH 45690
740-947-4921
Monday 11am-3pm & Friday 11am-3pm
Effective September 12, 2022...
Monday 2pm - 5pm & Friday 11am - 4pm
Distance Education classes available.
Jackson County:
University of Rio Grande Jackson Center
980 East Main Street
Jackson OH 45640
(740) 288-0289
Day Classes: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Distance Education classes available.
Information About Ohio's High School Equivalency Options
High School Equivalency Exam Prep (GED and HiSET)
Aspire offers free high school equivalency prep courses.
Daytime, evening, and distance education courses are available.
Vouchers are available to Aspire students to help pay the exam fee.
Adult Diploma Program
Aspire offers free classes to prepare for the Adult Diploma Program.
The Adult Diploma Program provides job training and a new pathway for adults, ages 22 or older, to earn a high school diploma AND industry credentials aligned to one of Ohio’s in-demand jobs.
What makes this program different from a traditional high school setting is the delivery of instruction to adults. Instead of measuring academic achievement through clock hours, seat time or credits earned, the focus is on a competency-based approach that provides a self-paced option. Once competencies have been learned, adults then demonstrate mastery of skill. Each eligible adult works with the provider to create a customized student success plan.
If you have any questions or would like additional information please call us at 740-289-2282.