Adult Education
Welcome to Tennessee Adult Education!
Tennessee Adult Education is here to help adults gain the knowledge and skills needed for a brighter future. As part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), we offer free services to support high school equivalency preparation, employment, and post-secondary education.
Our programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE) to improve math, reading, and writing skills, HiSET and GED preparation to earn your diploma, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) to strengthen English and job skills while preparing for U.S. citizenship. We also provide digital literacy training, employability skills development, and college and career guidance to help you achieve your goals.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, continue your education, or gain new skills, we are here to support you every step of the way!
Explore Adult Education
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.
To contact Adult Education, call us at 615-741-7057 or send us an email at adulteducation@tn.gov.