Adult Education
Welcome to Tennessee Adult Education!
Tennessee Adult Education is here to cheer you on as you learn new skills and build a brighter future! Thanks to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), all our classes are completely free, and they’re designed to help you get ready for a high school equivalency test, find a great job, or keep learning.
We offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) to help you get stronger in reading, writing, and math. Want your diploma? We can help you study for the HiSET or GED. Need help learning English? Our Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) classes help you grow your English skills, build job skills, and learn about becoming a U.S. citizen. We also teach computer skills, job-ready skills, and give you guidance for college or career plans.
No matter where you’re starting, we believe in you. Your goals are within reach — and we’re excited to help you get there!
Adult Education, as part of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provides services to adults to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency, employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.
La Educación para Adultos, como parte de la Ley de Oportunidades e Innovaciones Laborales (WIOA), brinda servicios a adultos para desarrollar el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para la equivalencia de escuela secundaria, empleo, oportunidades postsecundarias y autosostenibilidad económica. Para aplicar, llame a su programa local.
Find out how to get enrolled in Adult Education!
For adult students in Tennessee, the pathway toward attaining their High School Equivalency Diploma has never had so many options to meet their needs. Learn more about the different exams that can be taken and applied toward HSE Diploma attainment.
Learn about the HiSET and GED exams and their eligibility requirements and how adult learners can earn a High School Equivalency Diploma in Tennessee.
Find your local program!
Request a copy of your diploma or transcripts.
This section includes policies, guidance, and other resources for local Adult Education providers. Resources cover program management, data and performance, and workforce development.
The Workforce, Education & Reentry Tablet Program provides electronic tablet usage to people incarcerated in county jails across Tennessee for the purpose of workforce, education, and personal development at no cost to the user.
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