About 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 (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.

Free Services Offered by Tennessee Adult Education and American Job Centers

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Improve your math, writing, and reading skills.

High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation

Prepare for the HiSET test and earn your high school equivalency diploma.

Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE)

Learn to read and communicate in English, improve your math and employability skills, and prepare for American citizenship.

Digital Literacy

Learn how to use the internet and improve computer skills including word processing, typing, and other personal digital literacy goals.

Employability Skills

Develop professional, interpersonal, and 21st-century soft skills.

College and Career

Explore your college and career options and apply for financial aid.