ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
OFFERINGS
HSE = High School Equivalency
HSE = High School Equivalency
A LIST OF LOCATIONS FOLLOW. HERE IS A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE SERVICES THEY OFFER.
All classes are free. No cost to participants.
HSE = High School Equivalency
HSE = High School Equivalency
HSE = High School Equivalency
HSE (High School Equivalency) is an alternative for earning a high school diploma. Your HSE Diploma can be earned after completing a test based on five subject areas (math, reading, writing, science and social studies).
ABE = Adult Basic Education
HSE = High School Equivalency
ELL = English Language Learning
Classes designed for students who need to improve their basic reading, writing, and/or math levels.
ELL = English Language Learning
IET = Integrated Education and Training
ELL = English Language Learning
Learn English to prepare for a career, college, or to contribute to your family and community. Any level of learner accepted, from beginner to advanced. Classes cover reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
CDA = Child Development Associate
IET = Integrated Education and Training
IET = Integrated Education and Training
The Child Development Associate credential is the simplest, quickest, and most inexpensive way to further your career in early child care and education.
IET = Integrated Education and Training
IET = Integrated Education and Training
IET = Integrated Education and Training
Integrated education and training (IET) programs combine occupational skills training with basic and academic skills instruction to expedite the education and career advancement of learners.
LOCATIONS
Crown Point
East Chicago
East Chicago
Crown Point Community Library
122 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
HOURS:
ELL: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ABE, HES: Monday - Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. (ABE, HSE)
OFFERING: ABE, HSE, IET, ELL in person and remote
East Chicago
East Chicago
East Chicago
East Chicago Central High School
1100 W Columbus Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
HOURS: M & W 4:30-7:30 p.m.
OFFERING: Also offer a Paraprofessional IET Program
East Chicago Public Library
1008 W. Chicago Ave.
East Chicago, IN 46312
HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday 4:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
OFFERING: ABE, HSE
Ivy Tech Community College
North Building
410 E Columbus Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
HOURS: Monday -Thursday.
Tentative 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Schedules based on student need.
OFFERING: Training Site/ HS Testing Site
Gary
East Chicago
Gary
Faith Community Center — North
1351 W 11th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
HOURS: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Monday-Thursday
OFFERING: HS Testing Site
Gary Area Career Center
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Fridays and Saturdays based on service needs.
OFFERING: HSs Testing Site
WDS Adult Education Center
2400 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
HOURS: Monday - Friday
WorkOne Gary
504 Broadway, 4th Floor
Gary, IN 46402
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
OFFERING: ABE, HSE
Hammond
Hammond
Hammond
Hammond Area Career Center
5727 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WDS Training Site
5246 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
HOURS:
Open to schedules needed. Available 24/7.
Knox
Hammond
Hammond
WorkOne Knox
1913 S Heaton St
Knox, IN 46534
HOURS: Tuesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST; Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST
Hours may vary based on customer need
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, IET, ELL
In-person & Remote
Lake Station
Lake Station
Lake Station
Thomas A. Edison Junior Senior High School
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING:
ELL
PHONE:
(219) 850-4448
Merrillville
Lake Station
Lake Station
Merrillville High School
276 E 68th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
HOURS: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, ELL, CDA, HiSET Testing
In-person & Remote
PHONE:
(219) 650-5318
Michigan City
Michigan City
Michigan City
A.K. Smith Career Center
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
HOURS:
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.and 5 to 8 p.m.; ESL 5 to 7 p.m.
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, ELL, IET, Fast Track Bootcamp
PHONE:
(219) 873-2120 ext. 8707
Portage
Michigan City
Michigan City
NEO ABE
5201 US-6
Portage, IN 46368
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING: ABE, HSE, IET
PHONE: (219) 850-4448
NEO ELL
5202 US Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. & Tuesday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING: ELL
PHONE: (219) 850-4448
Portage
Rensselaer
Rensselaer
NEO ABE
5201 US-6Portage, IN 46368
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING: ABE, HSE, IET
PHONE: (219) 850-4448
NEO ELL
5202 US Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. & Tuesday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
OFFERING: ELL
PHONE: (219) 850-4448
Rensselaer
Rensselaer
Rensselaer
WorkOne Rensselaer
105 East Drexel Parkway, Suite 1
Rensselaer, IN 47978
HOURS:
Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours may vary based on customer need
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, IET, ELL
In-person & Remote
Schererville
Schererville
Schererville
St. John Community Center
1515 Lincoln Hwy
Schererville, IN 46375
HOURS:
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 1 to 7 p.m.
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, IET, ELL
In-person & Remote
Winamac
Schererville
Schererville
WorkOne Winamac
118 N. Sally Dr.
Winamac, IN 46996
HOURS:
Monday 1 pm to 4 pm, Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm
OFFERING:
ABE, HSE, IET, ELL
In-person & Remote
VIRTUAL LEARNING
English Language Learning
Hammond Adult Basic Education
English Language Learning
Virtual Class
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Adult Basic Education
Hammond Adult Basic Education
English Language Learning
Wednesday & Thursday
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Hammond Adult Basic Education
Hammond Adult Basic Education
Hammond Adult Basic Education
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Career training
CORE Construction IET
Child Development Associate
Child Development Associate
Faith Community Center —North
1351 W 11th Avenue
Gary, IN 46404
Monday thru Thursday
10 am to 1 pm
Child Development Associate
Child Development Associate
Child Development Associate
6710 Delaware Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
Child Development Associate
About Us
Dedicated Educators
Our classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success.
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