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 and/or GED 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.
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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.
Learn about programs nearest you for Adult Basic Education (ABE) or English as a Second Language (ESL). Thank you for your interest in furthering your education here in Tennessee.
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.
Please fill out the form and someone from your area will reach out to discuss your options.
To contact Adult Education, call us at 615-741-7057 or send us an email at adulteducation@tn.gov.