Adult Education

Build the Skills You Need for Your Future

Whether you want to improve your English, earn your high school equivalency, or train for a career, Lakeshore College offers programs designed to help you take the next step.

Programs Offered

Choose from programs designed to strengthen your academic skills, build confidence, and prepare for college or employment opportunities.

Students studying

GED / HSED

Earn your high school equivalency credential

Students learning English

ELL

English Language Learning

Career training

IET

Integrated Education & Training

Claire Cadwell
Claire Cadwell

Adult Education/ELL Instructional Assistant

Pilar Arndt
Pilar Arndt

Adult Education/ELL Instructional Assistant

 

Earn Your High School Diploma: GED / HSED

Adults who have not completed high school can earn a recognized credential through the GED® or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

GED®

  • Pass 4 subject tests
  • Nationally recognized credential

HSED

  • Includes GED-level competencies
  • Additional coursework
  • Wisconsin diploma

*The State of Wisconsin requires that all HSED students meet the following requirements: Must be a Wisconsin resident. Must be at least 18.5 years of age or show that the class you entered ninth grade with has graduated. Has not graduated from high school and is not enrolled in any public or private high school.

Contact us to request information on pursuing your GED or HSED Today! Don't wait get started today!

 

Learn English: ELL

English Language Learning (ELL) programs support adults who want to learn or improve their English for everyday life, work, and college.

Program Overview

  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Reading, writing, speaking, listening
  • Career-focused upper-level courses

Getting Started

  • Contact us for information
  • Attend orientation
  • Complete placement testing

 

Next Step: Career Pathways

Once students build foundational skills, they can take the next step into Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs.

IET programs allow students to continue improving their English and academic skills while gaining hands-on training for a career. This combined approach helps students move into the workforce faster while continuing their education.

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