Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults
Call Lafayette:
337-234-4600
Call Opelousas:
337-942-1511
A Nonprofit Adult Literacy and Education Center
The mission of VITA is to provide adult learners with literacy and other academic skills necessary to successfully pursue educational, vocational, and personal goals.
What We Do
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Reading and math instruction
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HiSET preparation and basic education for adults, offered completely free of charge
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ESL Instruction in English vocabulary, grammar, and conversation
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One-to-one tutoring that provides personalized attention and support
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Morning class schedule
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Computer learning programs
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Year-round, open enrollment
HiSET
VITA also helps adult learners work toward their high school equivalency diploma. In Louisiana, the GED test has been replaced with the HiSET, which stands for High School Equivalency Test. The test has five parts: reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science. VITA offers classes in all of the test subject areas. We also offer an Essential Education program for those interested in studying at home on their own schedule. To begin the registration process click the link
Individualized Programs
In addition to offering daily classes in the needed subject areas, students can be assigned a volunteer tutor to help build their skills in preparation for HiSET testing.
Individual goal-oriented counseling is provided to all students seeking a HiSET.
Attendance
Regular attendance is very important when it comes to making progress, especially for students who want to take the HiSET. In general, you'll get out of the program what you put in to it -- the more you can attend, the faster you can achieve your goal!