Adult Education
Welcome to Triton College’s Adult Education Department
"Making a difference one student at a time"
Triton College’s Adult Education (AE) Department offers FREE quality educational programs to assist adults who wish to:
- Learn English
- Earn a State of Illinois High School Diploma
- Connect to employment and job training opportunities
- Transition to College
The Adult Education Department's next start-date for ESL and GED classes is Monday, August 26, 2024.
The application for the new school year will be on this website beginning July 8, 2024.
Please check back at that time. We look forward to serving you!
About Triton College’s Adult Education Programs
All adult education instructional and support services are currently being delivered online and in-person. To learn more about our hyflex classes, please click HERE.
AE faculty and staff assist adult learners to acquire the academic and employment skills to be college and career ready and to realize their full potential, so individuals, families, and communities can thrive.
For additional services for current Adult Education students, please click HERE our resource flyer.
Adult education programs include:
- English as Second Language (ESL) for adults who want to learn to speak, read, and write English at all levels
- State of Illinois High School Diploma for adults preparing for the GED® and HiSET® exams.
- State of Illinois High School Diploma for adults pursuing their Spanish GED®
- Citizenship for immigrants who are preparing for the naturalization test and interview
- Access to Literacy for adults who wish to improve their basic reading, writing, math, or English conversation skills
- Gear Up! for adult education students who want to transition to college, training, or employment. A variety of courses and resources help ESL and GED students improve language, literacy, math, and digital literacy skills while applying their learning to a career field
- Bridge to College
- Integrated Education and Training (IET)
- Career Awareness and Career Exploration
- AE Scholarships
- Digital Literacy for adult education students who are interested in developing basic or strengthening existing technology skills
- Student Support for adult education students who would like additional resources and additional assistance
Adult education programs are made possible by state and federal grants received from the Illinois Community College Board and by the generous support of Triton College.
Requirements to Enroll:
- Must be an Illinois resident
- Provide a picture ID with current address
- Must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school. High School withdrawal form (download PDF).
Classes are not open to individuals on temporary and student visas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CONTACT US
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Location:
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Triton College (708) 456-0300, |
Email: Website: Office Hours: |
www.triton.edu/adult-education/ Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Gregg Beglau
Dean of Adult Education
greggbeglau@triton.edu
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3676
Corinne Benedetto
Director, Curriculum and Programming
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3702
corinnebenedetto@triton.edu
Christine Debush
Director, Transitions and Special Programs
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3829
christinedebush@triton.edu
Nina Rearden
Director, Faculty and Instruction
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3880
ninarearden@triton.edu
Thomas Thompson
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3085
thomasthompson@triton.edu
Marlin Roa
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3672
marlinroa@triton.edu
Francisco Torres
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3837
franciscotorres@triton.edu
Nadiia Kachala
Completion and Transition Specialist
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3675
nadiiakachala@triton.edu