About Adult Education
Adult Education, as part of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provides services to adults to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.
Free Services Offered by Tennessee Adult Education and American Job Centers
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Improve your math, writing, and reading skills.
High School Equivalency Diploma Preparation
Prepare for the HiSET test and earn your high school equivalency diploma.
Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE)
Learn to read and communicate in English, improve your math and employability skills, and prepare for American citizenship.
Digital Literacy
Learn how to use the internet and improve computer skills including word processing, typing, and other personal digital literacy goals.
Employability Skills
Develop professional, interpersonal, and 21st-century soft skills.
College and Career
Explore your college and career options and apply for financial aid.
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Adult Education
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About Adult Education
Adult Education, as part of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provides services to adults to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.
En Español
La Educación para Adultos, como parte de la Ley de Oportunidades e Innovaciones Laborales (WIOA), brinda servicios a adultos para desarrollar el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para la equivalencia de escuela secundaria (HiSET), empleo, oportunidades postsecundarias y autosostenibilidad económica. Para aplicar, llame a su programa local.
High School Equivalency Diploma
Learn about the HiSET exam and eligibility requirements and how adult learners can earn a High School Equivalency Diploma in Tennessee.
Get Enrolled
Find out how to get enrolled in Adult Education!
Find Your Program
Learn about programs nearest you for Adult Basic Education (ABE) or English as a Second Language (ESL). Thank you for your interest in furthering your education here in Tennessee.
Diploma Sender Information
Request a copy of your diploma or transcripts
Adult Education Grantees
This page lists the agencies that are awarded Adult Education grants for the 2023-2027 period. This followed the 2023 Request for Applications (RFA) for organizations to receive grant funding to implement adult education programs across Tennessee.
Podcast
No Wrong Door is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce through innovative Adult Education initiatives across the state.
Request Information
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Contact Us
To contact Adult Education, call us at 1-800-531-1515 or send us an email at adulteducation@tn.gov.