Change your life at CWC
The CWC Career Readiness Center is an approved work skills development program with a HiSET (alternative high school diploma) preparation and testing component in compliance with Wyoming Adult Education guidelines. The program is a self-paced adult education program, with both online and live class components. As a part of the program application process all students take a placement exam that allows us to determine where they are functioning academically. Students who score below a set level are required to attend in-person classes 3 days per week until they reach a level adequate to proceed in a more independent manner. Students who score above the set level will be allowed to select the format of their program within parameters as long as they continue with adequate participation and progress.
The program focuses on preparing students for success not only to take and pass the HiSET; but to do so with scores that will set them up for post-secondary educational success, and get you going on a planned pathway to sustainable employment. In our program students will complete career interest testing, set a career goal, and develop a plan on how to achieve that goal. On the way to earning a HiSET, you will complete both Financial Literacy and Computer Competency courses. They will also move into career training with CWC or complete one of our micro-credential programs. Earning a HiSET isn’t an easy road, but it’s one that can change your life in positive ways and set you on a pathway to career success.
Minimum age for the program is 16. Parents and their students should be aware that this is an Adult Education program where the student will be responsible for their own learning. We strongly encourage that if High School graduation is a possibility stick to that path, this is not an easier route. If traditional or alternative High School is no longer an option, and you are motivated to move ahead in life, come join our program. To download the 16 and 17 Year Old: Age Waiver Application for High School Equivalency (HSEC) Testing Waiver click here.
If you are 18 and older, feel ready to take the HiSET or GED, we would encourage you to visit: hiset.org or ged.com. On their websites you will find information about taking the exams online as well as practice tests. Take a practice test or two, discover what you need to brush up on to prepare for the exam. If you would appreciate the advantage of a proven program to prepare for the exam, come join our program.
There are 5 enrollment classes each calendar year. To apply for the program please click the orange ‘online application’ box, and complete the application. (Applicants 16 and 17 must download and complete the Age Waiver form.) If you don’t have a computer at home, please free to come into any of our campus locations and someone will assist you. After completing the application, you will need to take a series of placement exams. Starting in April of 2025 these exams will be digital. Please plan 3 hours to complete your placement exam. Be aware that your application and testing results will time out of our system in 90 days. Do not apply and/or test more than 90 days prior to the enrollment class you intend to enter. Also please note the deadlines for application and testing with each start date.
**NOTE: In keeping with new Federal regulations students must provide social security card and legal ID (driver’s license, Tribal ID, State ID, Passport) prior to enrollment and pretesting.
**NOTE: All applicants ages 16-17 must have a completed Age Waiver submitted before they can begin to test. Age Waivers are available at the CWC CCR offices in Riverton and Lander. They can also be downloaded from the online application.
Program Calendar
January Class – January 12-16, 2026
Last day to register and take placement exams is December 18, 2025. Introduction to HiSET – Career Pathways Class, January 12-16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., attendance at all classes is required for enrollment.
March Class – March 9-13, 2026
Last day to register and take placement exams – February 26, 2026. Introduction to HiSET – Career Pathways Class, March 9-13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., attendance at all classes is required for enrollment.
**Online application is required, be aware that applications time out after 90 days and are removed from the system. Class space is limited, if the class is overfilled you may be directed to wait until the next enrollment period.
Christy Pyles
Program Director
307-855-2189
CPyles@CWC.edu
CWC High School Equivalency Intake Paperwork Online Application
Day | Class Hours |
Monday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
Thursday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
Friday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
Contact Information:
307-855-2189
Day | Class Hours |
Monday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Tuesday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Wednesday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
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Contact Information:
307-855-2189
Day | Class Hours |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
Thursday | 8:30am-4:00pm |
Friday | Closed |
Contact Information:
Frank B. Wise Center
3 Ethete Road
Ft. Washakie, WY
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Monday |
By appointment- Call Christy Pyles at (307) 855-2189 or email cpyles@cwc.edu |
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Tuesday |
By appointment |
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Wednesday |
By appointment |
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Thursday |
By appointment |
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Friday |
By appointment |
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Class Hours |
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Monday |
On-Line Format |
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Tuesday |
On-Line Format |
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Wednesday |
On-Line Format |
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Thursday |
On-Line Format |
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Friday |
On-Line Format |
Day | Class Hours |
Monday | By Appointment – Individual Instruction |
Tuesday | 12:00-4:00pm |
Wednesday | 12:00-4:00pm |
Thursday | 12:00-4:00pm |
Friday | Closed |
Contact Information:
Hot Springs County Youth Authority
124 N. 5th Street
307-864-3851