Department of Neighborhoods
Education Initiatives

Adult Programs

 

There are many free adult education programs all over Houston to help you continue your education, learn more about your finances, or get the job you are seeking for.


 

Houston Center for Literacy
Houston Center for Literacy

 

This center offers several free courses, including: ABE and GED preparation, ESL, Financial Literacy, Workplace Literacy, Distance Education – ABE and ESL internet based courses, Literacy Helpline, and in different locations by different providers.

Literacy Advance of Houston
Literacy Advance of Houston

 

This center offers ABE and ESL courses for free. They also offer a variety of special classes for registered students that include: conversation courses, computer skills, workplace skills, and more.

Harris County Department of Education
Harris County Department of Education

 

Harris Country department of Education offers free Adult Basic Literacy, math skills, GED, and ESL courses at over 65 sites.

 

WeCAN
WeCAN

 

The Wireless Empowered Community Access Network (WeCAN) offers courses in Adult Basic Education, GED Prep, Digital Literacy, and Job Readiness.  Free wireless access to broadband internet is available through WeCAN in their service areas.