Academic & Career Focused:
* GED/High School Equivalency Prep: For adults who didn't finish high school.
* ESL (English as a Second Language): For adults learning to speak and write English.
* Career Training Certificates: Shorter programs focusing on specific in-demand skills (e.g., medical assisting, welding, computer programming, culinary arts).
* Associate Degrees: Two-year degrees leading to employment or transfer to a four-year university. Many adults pursue these part-time.
* Professional Development Courses: Courses to upgrade skills in a specific field (e.g., project management, accounting software).
* Computer Skills Training: From basic computer literacy to advanced software applications.
Personal Enrichment:
* Arts & Crafts: Painting, drawing, pottery, photography, etc.
* Languages (beyond ESL): Spanish, French, Mandarin, etc.
* Fitness & Wellness: Yoga, Zumba, weight training.
* Cooking & Baking: Various culinary skills.
* Gardening & Horticulture:
* Music: Instrumental lessons, choir, etc.
* Writing & Creative Writing:
Other:
* Parenting Classes:
* Financial Literacy:
* Homeownership Preparation:
* Citizenship Preparation:
To find out what specific adult education courses *your* local community college offers, you need to visit their website. Most community college websites have a clear section dedicated to "Continuing Education," "Adult Education," or "Non-Credit Courses." You can usually search their course catalog by subject area or keyword.