College and Career News
SUMMER 2025*Florence, SC
Summer 2025: From Graduation to Registration...it's been a sweet ride!
Friday, May 30 seems like yesterday and years ago at the same time! It was a great day for our program, where we recognized 98 graduates, with 48 Career Ready-Honors, and 23 new members of the National Adult Education Honor Society. During our summer session in June, we were able to add 14 more, so our total for 2024-2025 is 112 Graduates! We are so proud of all of you, and hope you continue to "Embrace Your Story" and "Go forward in the direction of your dreams."
Please read on and find links to more graduation photos as well information about recent events and upcoming registration for the 2025-2026 school year. For those of you planning to return, remember that you must register and fully enroll in adult education every school year. We are updating our process and will unveil more information on our website and Facebook page over the next two weeks.
Important upcoming dates:
July 28: Registration links for new and returning students will open
July 29-August 8: Adult Ed 101 Scheduling (Enrollment, Testing, Orientation, IGP meetings)
August 11: Program Classes begin
August 11-August 29: Open Enrollment/Adult Ed 101 continue
September 1: Closed for Labor Day Holiday
September 2: Managed Enrollment begins
You know you can always contact me (email or text are preferred) if you have questions or concerns.
843-615-4436 cell phone
We are #oneteam, #onevision, #onemission...F1AE!
Many thanks,
Dr. Justice
Go to our Facebook page to find more behind the scenes photos!
Go to our Facebook page to find more ceremony photos!
Go to our Facebook page to find more individual graduate photos!
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5th–9th
We had the joy of celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 through May 9! It was a special time to honor the hard work, dedication, and heart our teachers and staff pour into our students every single day.
Throughout the week, our school leadership team showed their gratitude by presenting staff with a thoughtful gift each day, as a small token of appreciation for their commitment to education and student success.
The highlight of the week was a staff luncheon on May 7, where everyone came together to enjoy great food, fellowship, and a moment to simply feel celebrated.
To all our incredible educators and support staff: thank you for all you do. Your impact is lasting, and you are truly appreciated—not just this week, but all year long.
Career STEM Day – A Hands-On Look at the Future
Students recently had an exciting opportunity to explore a wide range of careers during our Career STEM Day, where technology brought learning to life! Using VR headsets and computer simulations, students were able to step into the shoes of professionals from various industries and experience what it’s like to work in different fields.
From nursing and EMS, to truck driving and food handling, students explored hands-on scenarios that gave them a glimpse into real-world careers. The interactive experience sparked curiosity and helped students make connections between classroom learning and future possibilities.
What have we been up to this summer?? Thanks to Debbie Jones with SC-DEW, members of our staff and Darlington-Lee Adult Education were able to visit Honda Manufacturing in Timmonsville. We were given a close-up look into plant history and operations where they now make large-size ATVs—the only facility in the world! The tour included a walk around the assembly line as well as amenities available to employees on the campus, all first class.
Connecting our students to highly skilled, well-paying jobs in our area is a major goal of adult education. Up next: a student visit as well as conversations about apprenticeships and workplace literacy! Skills pay bills!
