We are excited to bring educational opportunities to Nebraska City and surrounding communities. Beyond credit and leisure learning courses, we also offer GED®/English Language Learner classes, Nursing Assistant courses and continuing education hours for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The Learning Center has a large construction, electrical and woodworking lab space that allows ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ to offer dual credit construction pathway classes for high school students.
Our Learning Center offers students online learning options to our campuses, dual credit classes, student support with registration, advising, testing and much more.
We rent our classroom space to individuals or businesses needing a meeting area. If your business or organization is in need of training, ask us how we can help you customize training opportunities.
The six Learning Centers are geographically distributed across the service area to maximize the number of individuals living within a 35-mile radius from each of the centers. Each Learning Center offers credit and non-credit courses, as well as business and industry training.
Visit or call the Learning Center at Nebraska City
1406 Central Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-323-3636
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional times are available by request

Greg Seay
Learning Center Coordinator
A limited number of credit and Dual Credit Advantage classes are offered toward completing General Education classes at ºÚÁϰٿÆ:
- Prerequisite classes for Health Science programs
- Beginning program courses
- A portion of the Associate of Arts degree
As the College submits and receives approval from the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education to offer entire programs at each Learning Center, the classes offered will expand. Class locations include the Learning Centers, high schools, libraries, and other facilities in the area.
How to Get Registered:
First, fill out the . You will receive a confirmation email at the email address you provided on your
application.
If you are new to ºÚÁϰٿÆ, in 24-48 hours, you will receive an email with your unique ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ username and instructions to create your password. Once you've created your password, you can proceed with registering for the course using the instructions provided in the first email you received.
If you already have your username and password, you can follow the instructions in the email to get registered.
Print a Credit Courses Registration Form
Summer 2026 Term
ENGL-1010 English Composition I
Dates: May 18-July 24
Days: Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Time: Noon-1:20 p.m.
Location: Learning Center at Nebraska City, Room 102
Instructor: Gildow
Cost: NE Resident: $375/Non-Resident: $438
Semester Credits: 3.0
Course Number: ENGL-1010-NC03
More Information
How to Register
The Learning Center at Nebraska City offers a selection of noncredit workforce opportunities that serves the region. If you are interested in…
- Enhancing a skill
- Recertification in a trade
- Starting a new career path, or
- Simply making your life more satisfying
Print a Non-credit Courses Registration Form (PDF)
If you don’t see a class listed, please click on the link.
January-June 2026
- Exam Prep — CDM Credentialing Exam - Online via Canvas
- Food Protection Manager Online Class - Online & Nebraska City
- Abuse & Neglect Prevention for Nursing Assistants - Online via Canvas
- Breastfeeding Education for Providers: Creating a Network of Support for Families - LIVE Online
- Protecting Your License Through Patient Advocacy - Online via Canvas
- Human Resources aPHR ® Certification Prep - Online via Canvas
- NEW! AI for Everyday Work - LIVE Online
- Cybersecurity Basics - LIVE Online
- Everyday AI: Practical Uses for Artificial Intelligence - LIVE Online
- NEW! Getting Started with AI - LIVE Online
- How to Use Artificial Intelligence: Using ChatGPT - Nebraska City or LIVE Online
- Is Artificial Intelligence Ethical? - Nebraska City
- NEW! Spotting Misinformation in the AI Age - LIVE Online
Virtual Reality 101: Emerging Technologies - Zoom: Everyone’s Doing It! - LIVE Online
- One-on-One Computer Training - Nebraska City Area
- One-on-One Smart Device Training - Nebraska City Area
- Intro to Python - LIVE Online
- - Online
- Starting a Small Business - LIVE Online
- Intro to Web Development - LIVE Online
The Learning Center at Nebraska City offers a variety of leisure and personal enrichment classes at the Learning Center, high schools, libraries and other facilities in the communities with the region. These classes are to…
- Discover a new hobby
- Enhance a skill
- Meet new friends
- Add variety to your daily routine
Print a Non-credit Courses Registration Form (PDF)
If you don’t see a class listed, please click on the link.
Spring 2026
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- NEW! Birding Basics: Spot, Identify, Enjoy! - LIVE Online
- NEW! Abstract Butterfly Art - LIVE Online
- Alcohol Ink Botanical Painting - LIVE Online
- Barn Quilt Basics: Backyard Delight or Geometric Pattern - Nebraska City
- Bob Ross: Meadow Lake - Nebraska City
- Bob Ross: Wilderness Falls - Nebraska City
- Classic Western Scene in Acrylic Paints - Nebraska City
- NEW! Framed Punch Needle Handwork - Nebraska City
- Intro to Abstract Painting - LIVE Online
- Pictures Galore, Organizing & More! - LIVE Online
- NEW! Polymer Clay Pens - LIVE Online
- Watercolor Batiks - LIVE Online
- Watercolor Quilts - LIVE Online
- NEW! New Theatre Bus Trip: Cactus Flower - Depart from Nebraska City
- NEW! Cooking with Bourbon - Nebraska City
- Exam Prep — CDM Credentialing Exam - Online
- Flowering Cupcakes - LIVE Online
- Food Protection Manager Online Class - Online & Nebraska City
- Knife Skills - Nebraska City
- Pizza on the Grill: The Basics - Nebraska City
- I Don’t Need a Will, I’m Only 30 - LIVE Online
- Navigating Medicare.gov - Webinar
- Protect Your Medicare - Webinar
- Welcome to Medicare - Nebraska City or Webinar
- Seed Starting - LIVE Online
- Cyber Security: Staying Safe Online - LIVE Online
- Cybersecurity Basics - LIVE Online
- How to Use Artificial Intelligence: Using ChatGPT - LIVE Online
- Is Artificial Intelligence Ethical? - Nebraska City
- Virtual Reality 101: Emerging Technologies - Nebraska City
- Get Started with Computers - Nebraska City or LIVE Online
- Conversational Spanish - LIVE Online
- How to Tame Your (Unruly) Dragon: Learning to Use Coping Skills to Manage & Regulate Your Emotions - LIVE Online
- Mindful Aging: Brain Boosting Sessions - Nebraska City or Auburn
- NEW! A Story of Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery - LIVE Online
- Crypto Fundamentals I: Your Gateway to Digital Investing - LIVE Online
- Crypto Fundamentals II: Mastering Crypto Wallets, From Basics to Best Practices - LIVE Online
- I Don’t Need a Will, I’m Only 30 - LIVE Online
- Navigating Medicare.gov - Webinar
- Online Buying & Selling - LIVE Online
- Power of the Purse: Smart Women, Smart Money - LIVE Online
- Protect Your Medicare - Webinar
- Social Security 101: Understanding This Retirement Benefit - LIVE Online
- Tired of Cable TV, Dish or Direct TV? Cut the Cord! - LIVE Online
- Welcome to Medicare - Nebraska City or Webinar
- Wills vs. Trusts: Choosing the Right Estate Planning Tool - LIVE Online
- NEW! New Theatre Bus Trip: Cactus Flower - Depart from Nebraska City
- NEW! Photography Composition - LIVE Online
- - Online
- Smartphone Basics: Android - LIVE Online
- Smartphone Basics: iPhone - Nebraska City or LIVE Online
- Zoom: Everyone’s Doing It! - LIVE Online
- The Art of Communication - LIVE Online
- Creative Writing - LIVE Online
- NEW! Decision-Making with Impact - LIVE Online
- Gratitude, Gimmicks & Going the Extra Mile - LIVE Online
- NEW! History for Fun: Presidential Leadership - LIVE Online
- Scientific Theories of the Paranormal (STOP) - Nebraska City
- Kayak Fishing - Peru
- Mindful Aging: Brain Boosting Sessions - Nebraska City or Auburn
- Babysitting 101 for Ages 10-14 - LIVE Online
ABE/GED® and ESL courses
Classes begin monthly, please contact Jodi Anderson at 402-437-2719 for details.
| CITY / LOCATION | SCHEDULE |
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| Learning Center at Nebraska City | ABE/GED® Tuesday and Thursday 5-8 p.m. |
| Learning Center at Nebraska City | ESL Monday and Wednesday 4:30-7:30 p.m. ESL Tuesday and Thursday 12-2:30 p.m. Friday 9:15-11:15 a.m. |
Basic Skills Improvement/GED® Preparation Classes
ABE/GED® classes run continuously in locations throughout southeast Nebraska. Adult Basic Education classes help students improve their basic skills for work, school, employment, GED® testing, or self-satisfaction. Students are assessed during orientation to determine their specific needs, and instruction is based accordingly. Teachers and tutors provide confidential instruction to all participants.
Volunteer Tutors Needed
Volunteer tutors are an important part of our ABE/GED® program. Volunteer tutors assist students with GED® preparation, English as a Second Language or basic skills in the areas of reading, math and language. Requirements for becoming a volunteer tutor are simple: a high school diploma or GED® and a willingness to help students learn! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Elizabeth Williams at 402-437-2666 or email ewilliams@southeast.com.
English as a Second Language
Classes are offered throughout southeast Nebraska for individuals who want to improve their English listening and speaking skills. As part of a Career Pathways program, all students will have the opportunity to improve employability skills and prepare for college or a career. Citizenship information also is available.
No registration fee, all classes are free.
For more information on Basic Skills, GED® Preparation, English as a Second Language, please contact the Adult Education office at 402-437-2719; or email janderson1@southeast.edu.
Nebraska City Learning Center Job Enhancement Scholarship
We welcome your interest in this scholarship and wish you success as you pursue your educational goals. Complete the application if you are in need of financial assistance for any workforce development (or job related) class, either credit or non-credit, as long as there is no award of federal financial aid. The completed scholarship application and course registration form must be completed to be considered for the scholarship award.
Application and Registration Form
Application deadline
- Due two weeks before the course start date.
Scholarship awards
If approved and funds are available, the scholarship will award 75% of the tuition. Student will be responsible for the cost of books, fees or supplies, if applicable. The scholarship is intended to help students taking courses to improve job-related skills. Applicants will be notified of the scholarship committee’s decision within 3-5 days prior to the beginning of the course.
Expectations of recipients
- Remain in good standing with continued progress toward educational and career goals.
- Consider sharing your story to promote the ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ Continuing Education Division and its scholarship program.
Submit application materials
- Job Enhancement Scholarship Application Form
- Credit or Non-credit Course Registration Form
- 25% of Tuition Balance Payment Due
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Learning Center at Nebraska City
Scholarship Committee
1406 Central Avenue
Nebraska City 68410
Or complete and scan form to: gseay@southeast.edu
For more information
402-323-3636
gseay@southeast.edu
Eligibility requirements
- Reside in Nebraska City zip code, 68410
- Financial need
- Good standing at ºÚÁϰٿÆ
Review criteria
Strength of personal need statement and demonstrate financial need
Scholarship funds provided by The Nebraska City Community Foundation.
Additional Scholarship and Financial Assistance Opportunities:
- General Continuing Education Scholarship
Assistance for noncredit classes at any of ºÚÁϰٿÆâ€™s locations. - Gap Assistance Program
Assistance for students taking non-credit courses that lead to jobs in high-demand fields. - ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ Institutional Scholarships
Assistance for credit classes at any of ºÚÁϰٿÆâ€™s locations. - Southeast Nebraska Community Action (SENCA) PDF
SENCA is providing an opportunity for financial assistance for qualifying students for short-term skills-enhancing training and classes. Completed applications should be returned to your local SENCA office or mailed to:
SENCA
PO Box 646
Humboldt, NE 68376
Placement Testing – Next-Generation ACCUPLACER®: This is one of the course placement tests utilized by ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ and other Nebraska community colleges. The Center provides the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® test free to high school students ages 16 and older. High school graduates receive one free test. Additional tests cost $15 each.
Proctor Tests: Center staff proctor tests set up by ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ faculty for students in their class for free. Proctoring tests for other colleges is $25 per test.
Connection to ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ Services: The Learning Center staff is available to assist in making connections via phone or video with ºÚÁÏ°Ù¿Æ services. In-person meetings at the LC may also be arranged.

Bob Ross: Meadow Lake

Dog Obedience

ESL Class

Yoga

GED® Graduate

Grilling Class

Kayaking

Leadership

Nursing Assistant Class

Pet Massage

Purple Finch Pencil Drawing

Understanding Shadow People

