Official Site of The State of New JerseyAdult Education and Literacy Training
Adult education and literacy programs give you the opportunity to improve your basic skills and build your knowledge, comprehension, and confidence. By participating in adult education and literacy programs, you will become more marketable to employers, making it easier to find employment.
Adult education classes provide support in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Communication
- High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Computer literacy
- Citizenship (Civics)
- Job readiness
- Occupational training
- Employment
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes strengthen your ability to read and write in English, so you can:
- Fill out a job application
- Find a job
- Get your HSE
- Obtain computer skills
- Learn how to become a US citizen
- Become educated in US history and government
To inquire about these programs, please complete our online services request form here.
New Jersey workers can now access more than 5,000 free online Skillsoft courses via the SkillUp New Jersey training program.
Our on-the-job (OJT) and industry-specific training opportunities provide participants the skills they need to thrive in today’s labor market and obtain exciting careers.
View your county's directory of WIOA-approved training programs.