We've listed the programs by each county: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, and Starke. Centier Bank offers a financial literacy program through the F.D.I.C. called Money Smart.
There are two types of programs: comprehensive adult education programs and volunteer programs. Comprehensive adult education programs offer a variety of services including Adult Basic Education ("ABE"), English as a Second Language ("ESL"), and General Educational Development ("GED") test preparation. For an more on these terms, please visit the pages on this site. Volunteer programs are one-on-one tutoring or small group classes.
Information on local programs for WorkOne, Workforce Development, and Twenty-first Century Scholars is listed on the Indiana web page.
ABE programs encourage the establishment/development of the following:
Enable all adults to acquire the basic literacy skills necessary to function successfully in today's society.
Enable adults who so desire to continue their education to at least the level of completion of secondary school.
Enable adults who have graduated to remediate their basic skill level.
Assist adults in meeting the employment challenges of the future. To remain competitive in the job market, our learners must be part of an educated workforce.
Assist the individual in fostering a positive sense of self worth.
Assist adults with establishing goals whether educational, employment social, personal or communal.
Assist adults in having a positive effect on their children's education.
For more information please dial the Literacy Line at (219) 381-7542
