WHAT ARE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS?

The WorkReady U Adult Education network provides FREE classes to help you with any or all of the following:

• Improving reading, writing, math, and technology skills
• Workforce preparation/job skills training 
• English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship services
• High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction and testing (HiSET, GED, & Accuplacer)
• Other approved pathways to earn your High School Equivalency, including dual enrollment in college classes

If you are under the age of 19 and/or still enrolled in high school, you do need to meet some additional qualifications to enroll in an Adult Education program. Review our HSE Pathways page for more information about pursuing a high school equivalency through your current school, or through a local Adult Education provider. 

If you are 19 years of age or older and NOT enrolled in high school, you are eligible to enroll in classes with any of our Adult Education programs statewide!

WHERE ARE PROGRAMS & CLASSES LOCATED?

ALEXANDRIA REGION Central Louisiana Technical Community College 

BATON ROUGE REGION Baton Rouge Community College | East Baton Rouge Parish Schools | Empower 225 | Livingston Parish Public Schools | River Parishes Community College 

HOUMA REGION Fletcher Technical Community College | Terrebonne Parish Schools-Bayou Cane Center

LAFAYETTE REGION South Louisiana Community College (SoLACC) | Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults (VITA)

LAKE CHARLES REGION Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana | Sowela Technical Community College

MONROE REGION Louisiana Delta Community College 

NEW ORLEANS REGION Catholic Charities of New Orleans | Delgado Community College | Hope House | Northshore Technical Community College | Nunez Community College | River Parishes Community College | Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) | YMCA of Greater New Orleans

SHREVEPORT REGION Bossier Parish Community College | Northwest La. Technical Community College

STATEWIDE Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections 

HOW DO ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES WORK?

Adult Education classes typically last for 8-weeks and enroll students all-year long You will keep attending classes and working on the skills you need, or your high school equivalency, until you reach your goals!

Students normally attend classes and/or work on online assignments at least 3 to 6 hours per week The more work you put in, and the more you attend, the closer you are to earning what you need to succeed.

Adult Education classes can be online, in-person, or a combination of both Online classes could be an option based on your learning style, schedule, and having access to technology at home. In-person classes may be the better option depending on the type of classes you need and how you learn best.

Your Adult Education program will help you determine the classes and timeline for your pathway!

WHEN CAN I APPLY AND START CLASSES?

1. You can apply for Adult Education classes right now!
   • FIND the program closest to you
   • Complete an online APPLICATION
2. Make sure you have set up an email account, if you don't have one already, so you can be contacted for the next step-an intake or orientation meeting.
3. Your Adult Education program will set up a time to talk with you about your goals, needs, and how they can serve you best.
4. There will be an assessment to take but it's NOT a pass or fail test. This assessment tells us where your skills are right now so we can customize your learning plan to help you be successful!
5. New classes start every 8 weeks at most Adult Education programs, so once you complete the previous steps you'll be ready for the next round of classes!

If you have questions, we're here to help! Regardless of which location you plan to attend, contact the LCTCS WorkReady U Team with any questions.