Adult Education
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