Adult Education
Welcome to Triton College’s Adult Education Department
"Making a difference one student at a time"
Triton College’s Adult Education (AE) Department offers FREE quality educational programs to assist adults who wish to:
- Learn English
- Earn a State of Illinois High School Diploma
- Connect to employment and job training opportunities
- Transition to College
Thank you for visiting the Adult Education Department website!
Please complete the Interest Form below for the program you want to join, and we will be in touch soon! Make sure we have your phone number and email address, and watch for Triton College Adult Education messages.
August classes begin Monday, August 25, 2025.
Thank you! We are looking forward to serving you soon.
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
- Bridge to College
- Integrated Education and Training (IET)
- Career Awareness and Career Exploration
- Gear Up Scholarships
- 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 Francisco Torres at franciscotorres@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3837. Click HERE to apply. Questions? gearup@triton.edu
- Westlake Health Foundation Adult Education Scholarship - To be eligible, students must be interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, books and materials for the duration of the program for students maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, contact Nadiia Kachala at nadiiakachala@triton.edu or (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3675. Click HERE to apply. Questions? gearup@triton.edu
- 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.
CONTACT US
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Location:
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Triton College (708) 456-0300, |
Email: Website: Office Hours: |
www.triton.edu/adult-education/ Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Mary Kate Hageman
Completion and Transition Specialist
708-456-0300, Ext. 3085
marykatehageman@triton.edu
Nadiia Kachala
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3675
nadiiakachala@triton.edu
Marlin Roa
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3672
marlinroa@triton.edu
Francisco Torres
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3837
franciscotorres@triton.edu