Adult Education

 

About Triton College’s Adult Education Programs

AE faculty and staff assist adult learners to acquire the academic and employment skills to be college and career ready and to realize their full potential, so individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

 

Adult education programs include:

• English as Second Language (ESL) for adults who want to learn to speak, read, and write English at all levels
• State of Illinois High School Diploma for adults preparing for the GED® and  HiSET® exams. 
• Citizenship for immigrants who are preparing for the naturalization test and interview
• Access to Literacy Offers free tutoring services to native and non-native English speakers who wish to improve their basic reading, writing, math, or English conversational skills with flexible scheduling.
  **Volunteer Opportunity Available**
• Gear Up! for adult education students who want to transition to college, training, or employment. A variety of courses and resources help ESL and GED students improve language, literacy and math skills while applying their learning to a career field.
  • Interest Form
  • Adult Education Board of Trustees Scholarship - The scholarship covers 12 college credits of in-district tuition and some fees for any subject. Students who will maintain the GPA of least 3.0 the first year are eligible for an additional 12 credits for another year. For more information, contact Mary Kate Hageman at marykatehageman@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3085. Questions? gearup@triton.edu
  • Adult Education Westlake Elevate Healthcare Scholarship - To be eligible, students must be interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and some program-related expenses for the duration of the program for students maintaining a 3.0 GPA. For more information, contact Nadiia Kachala at nadiiakachala@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3675. Questions? gearup@triton.edu
• Bridge to College
• Integrated Education and Training (IET)
• Career Awareness and Career Exploration
• Gear Up Scholarships
• Student Support for adult education students who would like additional resources and additional assistance

Adult education programs are made possible by state and federal grants received from the Illinois Community College Board and by the generous support of Triton College.

Requirements to Enroll: 

• Must be an Illinois resident
• Provide a picture ID with current address
• Must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school. High School withdrawal form (download PDF).

Classes are not open to individuals on temporary and student visas.