We want you to be successful developing in-demand skills, finding employment in an in-demand, high-growth field and securing long-term family-sustaining wages.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs (English Language, diploma, and career pathway classes)
Audience:
Some basic skills are required to find or keep a job.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) services are available throughout Minnesota and can help you:
- Work toward a high school diploma, adult diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (based on the General Educational Development (GED) Test or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)
- Improve your English language skills with classes for English language learners, sometimes these classes are called English as a Second Language classes
- Learn U.S. government, civics, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and English for the naturalization process and exam
- Increase your basic skills like reading, math and computer skills to help you achieve your education, career, and life goals
- Provide access to career pathway classes
Services focused on preparing for your career or a post-secondary educational program are free for eligible participants.
Learn more about Minnesota Adult Basic Education
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for ABE, an individual must be age 17 or older and not enrolled in or required to be enrolled in any school in the K-12 system,
And must meet one or both of the following criteria:
- Lack a secondary (high school) credential
- Function below the 12th grade level in any of the basic academic areas including reading, math, and ability to read, write and understand English
How To Use
To find out more, search this online listing of Adult Basic Education Programs, call 800-222-1990 or text 612-424-1211 to learn about courses offered and how to access services. This is an eligibility-based service.
View the Training Program Finder here on CareerForceMN.com for upcoming no-cost job skills training courses throughout Minnesota
Learn more about Minnesota Adult Basic Education
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