What Does Your Educational
Pathway Look Like?

Tennessee Adult Education is here to help adults gain the knowledge and skills needed for a brighter future. As part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), we offer free services to support high school equivalency preparation, employment, and post-secondary education.

Our programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE) to improve math, reading, and writing skills, HiSET and GED preparation to earn your diploma, and to strengthen English and job skills while preparing for U.S. citizenship. We also provide digital literacy training, employability skills development, and college and career guidance to help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, continue your education, or gain new skills, we are here to support you every step of the way! 
​- From tn.gov website
“The purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” —Sydney J. Harris

Some of Our More Popular Services

Our vision is to breakdown the educational and career barriers that may be
standing in a student’s way of improving their life and contributing to
building a better community.
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​Adult Basic Education (ABE)

​HSE Preparation
​Improve your math, writing, and reading skills.
We offer FREE High School Equivalency Preparation classes on-site & virtually for all 5 counties in our service area! 

English as a Second Language 

Learn to read and communicate in English, improve Math skills, Employability skills, & prepare for U.S. Citizenship. Classes are offered on-site & virtually.

​College & Career

Develop professional, interpersonal, and 21st-century soft skills to gain employability skills. Explore your college and career options and apply for financial aid.

What Can We Do For You? 

Cleveland State Adult Education is proud to be a partner with Tennessee’s American Job Centers. It is a partnership that provides guidance for those who seek employment in the local workforce, or pursuing change in their present employment and a source for businesses to find skilled workers.
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The Cleveland State Adult Education program partners with the McMinn County Education Foundation and many other entities that help with funding and classes.

Mission Statement



We will provide excellent service to students by using innovative and
personalized solutions to help each student achieve their education and
career goals.

202 Hicks Street          Athens, TN 37303        (423) 745-5111

This project is funded in part by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.