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The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program employs certified teachers and provides instruction at various sites in Northwest Minnesota as well as on-line courses. The program runs year round with individualized instruction. Adults can set their own goals and work at their own pace. ABE can help adults prepare for employment and higher education. We are also able to offer GED testing.
Adult Education (ABE)
Anyone 17 or older and not enrolled in high school may receive confidential and free, basic academic instruction in the following areas:​​
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GED - General Educational Development diploma
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Adult Diploma
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ESL - English as a Second Language
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Workforce Preparation
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Choosing a career
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Interviewing
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Resumes
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College preparation
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Family Literacy
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Life skills
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Computer basics
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Intro to the internet
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Budgeting
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Basic Skills Enhancement
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Reading, writing,
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Math, spelling
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Citizenship/Civics Education
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ServSafe classes
NW ABE Students: You can...
Win an iPad!
Earn one entry in the drawing for every 12 hours you put in on one of our distance learning platforms. Hours start over each month for the new drawing.
ABE Sites
NWSC ABE offers classes at various locations throughout the Northwest Service Cooperativer region. In addition to on-site classes we also offer on-line courses.
Adult Diploma
The standard adult high school diploma is competency-based and is completed through participation in an approved Minnesota Adult Basic Education program. Completion of the program is recognized by the state with a diploma awarded by the Minnesota Department of Education. Students must be 19 to participate.
For more information, contact:
Christi Nielsen
Adult Diploma Advisor
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ROCC
Regional Online Career Collaborative
provides career-oriented online courses available to all ABE students in ABE consortia throughout the western and northern regions of MN. Information about the courses and program is available on the ROCC website.
Follow NWSC ABE on Facebook
Follow the ABE Facebook page to keep up-to-date on our course offerings and happenings across the region.
NWSC ABE Grant Narrative
This links to the 5 year narrative for the Northwest Service Cooperative Adult Basic Education written in 2024.
ServSafe
NWSC ABE has certified ServSafe instructors working in a number of communities serviced. Various options for ServSafe Training are available and can be referenced by clicking the link below.
