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Howard Area Community Center's Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, English language acquisition, digital literacy, and other skills. They aim to help students obtain the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate the workforce, training programs, and post-secondary education, leading to self-sufficiency and productive lives.

Services

Adult Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Citizenship Test Preparation
The Adult Learning Resource Center (ALRC) has provided expert professional development for adult educators since the 1970s. The ALRC utilizes content expertise and current research to develop and deliver high-quality professional development and technical assistance to individuals, programs, and state networks. These services are available to educators through online courses, in-person training, and other activities.
Literacy Chicago offers a broad range of programs including Basic Literacy, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Workforce Development, Citizenship classes, Digital Literacy, and numerous bridge programs.

Services

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Digital Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Adult Literacy Programs
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) provides state-funded adult literacy courses at three of their locations.
FCO educates parents on strategies that can actively support their children's educational and personal development. Adult Education has always been one of Frida's main focuses. By offering adult education, we hope to empower our community so that it may keep progressing. We have various sites throughout the city that offer ESL, Computer literacy, and STEAM classes for adults in the community and no cost.
The Jack Ehrlich Literacy Program has been a leader in adult literacy for over 25 years focusing on serving individuals with disabilities. From learning the alphabet and phonics to increasing reading levels, creative writing, and computer literacy, the adult literacy program supports adult learners of all abilities. Small group instruction for computer literacy and creative writing is also available.
Oakton College offers free adult literacy programs.
Offers classes for adult to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy (reading, writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) - Job readiness classes
Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include: - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Citizenship Preparation Classes - Adult Basic Education - GED testing and preparation - Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills - Career training
Offers adults one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy(reading,writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes offered in the mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.
Provides one-on-one tutoring for adults to improve basic math, writing, and reading skills. Also provides tutoring to learn how to speak English.
Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include: - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Citizenship Preparation Classes - Adult Basic Education - GED testing and preparation - Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills - Career training
Provides case management, community education and resources to individuals and families in Lake County: - Public benefit applications - Unemployment claims - Assistance with appointments - Public notary - Legal consultation for Immigration and Naturalization - Citizenship education - Basic computer skills - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Computer lab accessibility - Zumba - Tax Preparation - Info sessions/Workshops
Free English Language tutoring in one-on-one and small group settings at a mutually convenient time and public library location for both volunteer tutors and students.
Offers classes for adult to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Provides the following services: - Adult Literacy (reading, writing, and math) - Basic Computer and Internet Classes - GED testing and preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) - Job readiness classes
Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include: - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Citizenship Preparation Classes - Adult Basic Education - GED testing and preparation - Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills - Career training
Trained education volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring to guests on a variety of subjects such as computer skills, reading, writing, math, GED preparation, and books club. The hour-long sessions take place prior to a meal. Currently, more than 30 guests participate in the program.

Services

Literary Societies/Book Reading Clubs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Literacy Programs
Offers adults the opportunity to learn, gain new skills, and find a better job. Education classes include: - English as a second language (ESL) - GED preparation (available in Spanish) - Computer skill classes - Life skill classes - One-on-one case management
Offers tutoring services in Spanish to help obtain a high school diploma. Also helps clients prepare for the general education development (GED) test.
The Literacy Connection assists adult learners who are proficient in English, but may have difficulty identifying letters or words, reading a menu or sign, filling out a job application, or doing simple math, as well as those with limited English skills learn to read, write, speak and understand English, so that they can take a more active role in the society.
Oakton College offers free adult literacy programs.
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) provides state-funded adult literacy courses at three of their locations.