Adult Education Program

Mission: The Adult Basic Education Program at Wayne County Community College District is a free comprehensive program whose mission is to enhance the educational, cultural and economic development of the community by providing a full range of quality educational courses and services.

Eligibility: Students must be 18 years of age or older and live in Wayne County to qualify for enrollment in the Adult Education Program at WCCCD. The program provides instruction for students to improve their basic literacy skills in preparation for the completion of their GED. 

Application
The ABE/Adult education student uses the college admission application as the applications for enrollment. This allows the student to begin to become a part of WCCCD setting.

Student ID
All ABE students receive a Wayne County Community College District Student ID. The ID allows them to have access to the computer labs, learning resource centers, career planning and placement offices, campus parking and tutorial labs.

Orientation: All students wishing to enroll in the Adult Basic Education Program must complete an orientation which take about four (4) hours. Students receive information on the programs’ policies and procedures and take a campus tour.
They also complete the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) Exam in preparation for appropriate class placement and an individual Learning Plan which provides directions for students to complete the program.

Class Selection : Students are assisted in selecting courses that best fit their individual Learning Plan. The program curriculum includes: Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, Language Arts and Career and Personal Development.

Career Planning: Through Career Exploration students are acquainted with the demands of the world of work. Instructors and advisors and the staff in the Office of Career Planning and Placement provide instruction in resume writing, interview techniques job search and dressing for success.

Tutoring: Tutorial services are available for students enrolled in the adult education program.

Location of classes:

Downriver Campus
21000 North line Road
Taylor Michigan 48180
734-374-3229
Classes are held Monday -Thursday from 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.

Northwest Campus
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
313-943-4000
Classes are held Monday thru Thursday from 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.
& 5:30p.m.- 9:30p.m.

Eastern Campus
5901 Conner
Detroit, Mich. 48213
313-922-3311
Classes are held Monday thru Thursday from 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.

Considine Recreation Center
8400 Woodward
Detroit, Mich. 48202
313-874-9010
Monday thru Thursday from 9:30a.m to 1:30p.m.

Little Rock Baptist Church
9000 Woodward
Detroit, Mich. 48202
313-874-9010
Monday thru Thursday from 5:30p.m to 9:30p.m.

Graduation: A graduation ceremony is held once a year. Graduates are honored in a cap and gown ceremony. Certificates of completion are presented to the students who have successful passed the GED exam. Certificates of achievement are presented to these students who have passed a part of the GED exam.

GED Testing Sites

The staff assists students with finding the most economical place(s) to take the GED Exam. We assist the student with registering for the test and provide an introductory letter to take to the testing site.

College Setting
The college campus setting allows the ABE students to walk the halls with other students who are in college. Having to walk through the door to attend classes reduces the fear of what a college setting is like.

District Contact: 313-943-4057
Ms. Mary Jones, District Dean of Student Services
Ms. Ilanda Roberson, Secretary
Ms. Camessa Hodges, Student Services, Adult Education
Ms. Charisse Davis, Administrative Assistant