High School Equivalency Diploma
Your future starts here.
Earn your GED/HSED and open new opportunities for you and your family.
- Free classesThe GED/HSED program has no cost for students.
- In SpanishLearn in your language with academic support based on your needs.
- Flexible optionsIn-person and online classes, in the morning and in the afternoon.
- Personalized supportSupport from enrollment, during your classes and until you finish, with guidance for your next steps.
- New opportunitiesExplore options to continue your education, get job training and reach your goals.
High School Equivalency Diploma
Class details
Enrollment Requirements
Are you eligible?
To take part in the GED/HSED program, students must meet these requirements:
- Be at least 18 and a half years old.
- Have lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days.
- Not be currently enrolled in high school.
- Not have a U.S. high school diploma.
- Be able to take classes in Spanish.
Do you have a diploma from another country? We can guide you. If you have a high school diploma from another country, you may have options to have your studies recognized in Wisconsin. Contact Latino Academy for information and guidance on the process and requirements.
Tuition and Fees
What does it cost?
Freefor students
Includes
- Classes, online or in person
- Academic and personalized support
- Additional materials on Blackboard
Offered in partnership with Madison College.
Schedule and Format
How do classes work?
- Online or in personMorning and afternoon schedules.
- Materials on BlackboardAll students get extra materials for flexible, independent study.
Your education. Your goals. Our guidance.
It is never too late to keep learning.
At Latino Academy of Workforce Development we believe education can change lives.
Our GED/HSED program, in partnership with Madison College, gives Spanish-speaking adults the opportunity to earn their high school equivalency diploma (High School Equivalency Diploma).
We provide one-on-one guidance, academic support and a respectful, welcoming environment to help you overcome challenges and reach your goals.
It is not just a diploma; it is a path to new opportunities.
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Inside the classes
Real stories · Education
New beginnings, in their own words
- Alejandra is a business owner, mother, and lifelong dreamer. As the co-owner of Reyes Tacos, a family-run restaurant she operates with her husband, she understands what it means to work hard and build something from the ground up. But beyond the kitchen, Alejandra has always carried a passion for beauty and styling—a dream that started back in Mexico and continues to guide her today.
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Alejandra
- Angelina joined the Latino Academy to work on her high school equivalency diploma and build a better future. With the support of her instructors, she also received help creating her resume, which boosted her confidence in pursuing new job opportunities. Her experience at the Academy showed her that personal growth and education are possible at any age. “I'm very motivated to keep going and bettering myself,” she says.
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Angelina
- Dulce has participated in several programs at the Latino Academy—and each one has helped shape her path. From earning her GED to improving her English and gaining her ServSafe certificate, she’s seen tangible growth both personally and in her business. “These programs helped me make connections that led to work and better communication with my community,” she shares.
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Dulce
- When Jeannette Araus signed up for classes at the Latino Academy, she was looking for a way in—to work, to stability, to something she could build on.
ENGLISH PROGRAM
Jeannette
- Mary Carmen Araujo Sánchez knew she wanted to improve her English, but what she found at the Latino Academy offered more than vocabulary. The classroom gave her space to participate—to speak, listen, and slowly step into greater confidence.
ENGLISH PROGRAM
Mary Carmen
Take the first step today
Your goals are within reach.
Whether you are going back to school after many years, want to earn your GED/HSED or need information about having your diploma recognized, we are here to guide you.
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