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Adult Education: GED & ESL

What is Adult Education?
Adult learning programs help adults learn basic skills they need to be better workers and informed members of the community. There are many programs to help adults learn in classes and one-on-one tutoring. Instructions include reading, writing, math, life, and English language competency skills. Find an adult learning provider in your community.

What is ESL?

ESL stands for English as a Second Language. ESL classes are for students who want to improve their English language skills. Classes include Basic English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes may also include family literacy, citizenship, and civics.

What is the GED?

GED stands for General Educational Development. This is a nationally recognized high school equivalency program. Adult learning providers offer classes for students who want to take the GED test. People take the GED test for many reasons. Some people want to enroll in college, while others want to enter a training or technical program; some take it for work-related or personal goals. Whatever the reason, you can find information on classes in your area and see if you are eligible to take the GED through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) in the Tools and Links tabs above.

What is the TABE?

The TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) test is used to find your strengths. The information collected will be used to set up a program of study to help you progress. Your skills may help you complete a program that was set up by a Workforce Professional. The TABE has three major areas: reading, language, and math. These tests use multiple-choice questions. There are no short answers. There are no writing questions. You cannot fail the TABE.

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    Free Online Tutorials and Classes

    GCF Learn Free Logo GCFLearnFree.org offers free online tutorials covering the basics of computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office, work and careers, and life skills. GCF Global Learning also offers free online classes covering Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

    For more information and to access this free online site, visit the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning External link opens in a new windowweb site.




  • Youth Services Providers

    Workforce Investment Act programs are offered to youth between the ages of 14-21. Youth services providers offer programs to assist young people in reaching individual academic goals (high school diploma recovery or GED) and developing basic job skills as they make the transition from being older youth to young adults. All WIA services for youth are offered at no cost to the participant.

    All Local Workforce Area’s have at least one provider of services to this group of people. The statewide WIA Youth Services Providers List gives the provider’s name, contact info, city in which the provider is located, and a brief listing of the services provided. Click here to see the list of Youth Service Providers



  • Discover Job Corps Opportunities for Ages 16 thru 24

    Job Corps is primarily a vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. It assists young people in obtaining a career and earning a high school diploma or GED. The program gives eligible youth ages 16 thru 24 the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and life. Job Corps offers more than 100 trades.

    Follow the steps to find a local Job Corps orientation session:
    Step 1: Click on the Home button (in blue navigation bar on left)
    Step 2: Click on the Events and News link
    Step 3: Enter a zip code (change the search range as desired). If there is a Job corps orientation sheduled for that area, it will then appear in body of the page.

    For more information on the program log onto https://www.jobcorps.gov/ External link opens in a new window or call 800-733-JOBS (5627).

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