Kishwaukee College is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week from Sept. 16-20. Kish’s Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region while partnering with community organizations and social services to offer resources for education, workforce development and overall well-being.
Kishwaukee College is one of 75 adult education providers funded through the Illinois Community College Board. Programs offered at Kish include English as a Second Language, Illinois High School Diploma, Bridge and workforce transition courses.
Kish’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program allows students to develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed for college and career success. The Illinois High School Diploma program provides students with the skills and knowledge to pass a high school equivalency exam, such as the GED®, and earn their high school diploma. Kish’s available workforce transition programs help students apply their new skills and knowledge with career exploration and planning, job search assistance, job skill development and more.
“Education is an important step in unlocking new college or career opportunities. Kish offers many resources and a welcoming environment for members of our community to take that first step toward meeting their goals,” said Patti Wragg, Director of Adult Education & Transition Programs.
The programs and courses offered by Kish’s Adult Education department assist students with the knowledge and training needed for in-demand careers locally and nationally. Full-time workers with a high school diploma earn about $10,000 more per year than those without a diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registration for Kish’s second eight-week adult education classes will be available Oct. 7-10. To register or learn more, contact adulted@kish.edu or 815-825-9420 or visit www.kish.edu/adulteducation.