Adult Education – Northwest Michigan Works! Learning Labs
The commitment to provide an educational opportunity for all adults in Northwest Michigan to prepare for employment or postsecondary education is the goal of the Adult Education program. Adult education services are available through the cooperative efforts of Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD), Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works!
Educational Options Offered in the Labs
Adult Education services are delivered through the Northwest Michigan Works! Learning Labs. Labs are open year round and have daytime and evening hours. Participants age 18 and over may start at any time and can learn for free at their own pace. Each person’s needs are assessed and evaluated through testing to determine skill level and to develop an individualized plan with an educational, employment and digital literacy goal. Instructional topic areas include:
- High School Diploma Completion
- High School Equivalency Test Preparation (GED®)
- English as a Second Language Instruction
- Skill remediation in the areas of reading, math and writing
- Basic Computer Skills Instruction/Windows and Microsoft Office software - Participants will develop important keyboarding and technology skills by using computers equipped with the operating system and office software commonly used by area businesses
- Employability Skills – Participants can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations.
- Postsecondary (College) Preparation
- Distance Learning Options
Northwest Michigan Works! Learning Lab Locations
Benzie Learning Lab
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors2804 Benzie Highway
Benzonia, MI 49616
Contact Benzie Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 882-9544
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Cadillac Learning Lab
Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center401 North Lake Street, Suite 700
Cadillac, MI 49601
Contact Cadillac Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 876-1648
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Kalkaska Learning Lab
Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center103 Third Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Contact Kalkaska Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 258-9304
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Manistee Learning Lab
Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center400 River St.
Manistee, MI 49660
Contact Manistee Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 723-5910
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Petoskey Learning Lab
Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center2240 Mitchell Park Drive
Petoskey, MI 49770
Contact Petoskey Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 439-5204
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Traverse City Learning Labs
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center1209 South Garfield Avenue, Suite C
Traverse City, MI 49686
Contact Traverse City Learning Lab for lab hours.
(231) 922-3761
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Contact Us
Christy Nelson
Adult Education Coordinator
(231) 929-5055
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