Adults seeking to further their education or advance their career can enroll in adult education courses in literacy and adult basic education, high school completion, English language acquisition, Maine College Transitions, career preparation and enrichment.
Applicable Counties
- Statewide
What to expect
The Maine Adult Education system provides adults with:
- educational opportunities to acquire and improve their skills in reading, writing, mathematics, English language proficiency, and problem-solving to become self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, family members, and citizens.
- assistance to those seeking to earn their HiSET™ or Adult High School Diploma
- programming includes integrated English language and civics education which will enable adults who are English language learners to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.
- programs that focus on easing and facilitating student transition to post-secondary education or employment. The Maine Department of Education's training programs and student support services enable individuals to secure a job or advance in an in-demand industry or occupation.