Adult Education

Works with Utah's education system to provide an opportunity for educational excellence for each Utah student.

COVID-19 Update: Gov. Herbert announced April 14, 2020, that Utah’s K-12 public schools will extend their dismissal (or soft closure) through the end of the school year in a continuing effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. For resources on this, please visit the Utah State Board of Education website.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• School Lunches/Snacks
• Summer Food Service Programs
• Alternative Education
• State Boards of Education
• Educational Vouchers

Carol Anderson, USOE Educational Specialist – Behavioral Interventions & Supports in Schools

Small classes to help students who have a hard time passing classes or work best in smaller classes and groups.

Teen Parent Program (by referral).
Adult High School Completion Program.
Adult basic education.
Classes in all required subjects for high school graduation.
Adult English Language Learning Program

• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• English as a Second Language
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Developmental Assessment
• Internet Courses
• Adult Basic Education

Granite Peaks provides high school completion, GED preparation, and English courses for adult learners.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Graduation scheduled for June 2020 has been canceled and a later date is being discussed. Online registration is open. Call, or visit website for additional information.

• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• English as a Second Language

Locations: Granger High, Taylorville High, Skyline High, Cottonwood High, Connection High (501 East 3900 South), Hunter High

Offers five unique learning programs within one school, focusing on parent involvement, adult education classes in English and citizenship and healthy families for low-income and at-risk populations.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Soft closure continues. The building will not be opening, but students will continue to be served with prepared distance teachings. Call with any questions.

• Court Community Service Sites
• Special Preschools
• Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
• English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Alternative Education
• Citizenship Education
• English as a Second Language
• Home Based Parenting Education

Provides job training, GED high school equivalency test instruction, and education funding to Alaskan Natives, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians to enhance their socio-economic potential. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Job Training Formats

Provides adult and alternative education for the Salt Lake City community, and offers services such as the Debtor's Counseling Legal Clinic & Street Law Free Legal Clinic.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines. Many services online only.

• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• Alternative Education
• English as a Second Language
• Legal Counseling
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

Serves the Utah community, providing advocacy, information, and support to meet defined human needs.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following CDC and social distancing guidelines by allowing one person in at a time and keeping appropriate distance.

• Thrift Shops
• Community Gardening
• Crafts Fairs
• Food Donation Programs
• English as a Second Language
• Volunteer Mobilization Events
• Food Pantries
• Household Goods
• Citizenship Education
• Health Care Referrals
• Massage Therapy
• Job Finding Assistance
• Refugee Resettlement Volunteer Opportunities
• Christmas Baskets
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• Holiday Gifts/Toys
• Holiday Donations
• Holiday Gift/Toy Distribution Volunteer Opportunities

• Formula/Baby Food
• Laundry Facilities
• Transitional Housing/Shelter
• Gas Money
• Life Skills Education
• Prescription Expense Assistance
• Food Pantries
• Clothing Vouchers
• Public Showers/Baths
• Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance
• Bus Fare
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Homeless Shelter
• Utility Service Payment Assistance
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Driver License Fee Payment Assistance

Community assistance organization that provides the following services in Ogden & throughout Weber County: Head Start preschool, employment assistance, food pantry, free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation), Adult Education High School Diploma/GED, ESL English classes, relationship classes, citizenship assistance, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) assistance. Volunteers and donations are welcome.

COVID-19 - UPDATE: All CARES Rent Payment assistance funding is no longer available. Head Start classroom will re-open with adjustments for COVID-19. All other programs are being offered in person or virtually. MASKS are REQUIRED inside the building.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Job Finding Assistance
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Resume Preparation Assistance
• Holiday Gifts/Toys
• Classroom Aide Volunteer Opportunities
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Head Start
• English as a Second Language
• Food Pantries
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Adult Mentoring Programs
• Early Head Start

Volunteers and donations are welcome.

Offers high interest, premium quality training programs that lead to employment in career fields with high labor demand through job training, vocational education, and technical and trade school.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Campus is open and enrolling. Following all CDC and state guidelines. Call or visit website with additional questions.

• Technical/Trade Schools
• Vocational Education
• Job Training Formats

Offers training programs that lead to employment in career fields with high labor demand. BTECH offers four locations: Main Campus in Logan, West Campus in Logan, Rich County Campus in Woodruff, and the Brigham City Campus.

• Job Training Formats
• Vocational Education
• Technical/Trade Schools

Offers high school students employment training programs in the fields of dental, welding, machining, emergency medical responder, CNA, medical terms, automated manufacturing, automotive services, drafting, media design, and drug dosages.

COVID-19 UPDATE: The campus is open and following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Vocational Education
• Job Training Formats
• Technical/Trade Schools

State-funded, affordable, higher education institution and technical training program that leads graduates to employment in career fields with high labor demand.

COVID-19 Update: for the safety of students, faculty and staff, Ogden-Weber Technical College is requiring face coverings while on campus until it has been deemed safe by the CDC, and/or local health departments. Visit the website for the exceptions to this rule.

• Vocational Education
• Dropout Programs
• Job Training Formats
• Technical/Trade Schools

Provides technical and career-driven education to both adult and secondary students.

• Technical/Trade Schools

Provides individualized English instruction to adult English Language Learners. Incoming students speak little or no English, and often are not literate in any language. ESLC trains and supervises volunteers who then teach students twice a week. Instruction is provided at times and locations that are convenient for both the volunteer and the student. Assists with citizenship education.

COVIE-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• English as a Second Language
• Citizenship Education
• English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities

Provides information about GED testing in Utah including locations, costs, policies and rules, how to prepare, how to get copies of old score reports, and how to obtain special accommodations for GED testing. Helps students, examiners, educators, etc.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Call or visit website for additional information.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Sites

Provides programs and services for personal and occupational growth for people of all ages in response to the ongoing needs of a diverse society.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Space is limited in after school programs, and some virtual programs have ended. Please call or visit website for specific availability and updates.

• Tutoring Services
• Lifelong Learning Programs
• Extended Child Care

• Special Preschools
• Academic Counseling
• School Districts
• English as a Second Language
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

Offers educational services and administers K-12 schools in the communities of South Summit. Offers special preschools and adult high school diploma programs.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Call or visit website for additional information.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• Adult High School Diploma Programs

School district for students in Tooele County. Offers school lunch/snacks, special preschools, GED/High School Equivalency test instruction and adult diploma programs, and English as a second language.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• School Lunches/Snacks
• School Districts
• English as a Second Language
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Sites
• Special Preschools
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

Teaches English language in 7 different levels, basic life skills, U.S. Citizenship preparation, and employment education to adult speakers of other languages.

COVID-19 UPDATE: April registration is cancelled. Teach will invite students to Facebook group to practice communication in English. Please call with any questions.

• English as a Second Language
• Citizenship Education
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

Offers various services and classes to help adult students and community learners further their educational goals. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• English as a Second Language

Testing is required for class placement. Those who test early will have the first opportunity to enroll. Students are required to enroll in at least two consecutive classes per week. Please allow 3 hours plus for testing. (New students may require up to 4 hours for testing.)

• English as a Second Language
• Adult Basic Education
• Adult High School Diploma Programs

UVU Community Education offers the English as a Second Language program, Life Long Learning classes, and the Turning Point program. Provides supportive services to individuals who want to improve on a personal, educational, and/or professional level.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Community Education classes are canceled through May 31; refunds available. Contact ce@uvu.edu

• Career Development
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Anger Management
• English as a Second Language
• Summer Camps
• Self Esteem Workshops
• Relationship Workshops
• Work Clothing
• Return to Education Support

Provides programs and services, community outreach, before and after-school programming, kindergarten enrichment, and preschool.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please call or visit website for camp or any other information.

• Physical Fitness
• Meditation
• Public Lectures/Discussions
• Nutrition Education
• Citizenship Education
• English as a Second Language
• Child Care Centers
• Extended Child Care

Provides a community alternative high school for Box Elder School District.

Services Include:

• Alternative High School Education
• Adult Education
• Youth-In-Care
• Independent Life Skills.

Adult high school completion programs, GED classes, and English as Second Language Programs for Weber County residents. Classes offered in the day and evening at various locations offered throughout Weber County.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Masks required for all Weber Adult Education sites and services.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• English as a Second Language

School district serving the children living in the communities of Bluffdale, Copperton, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, and West Jordan. Offers special preschools, adult high school diploma programs, GED and equivalency test instruction, and dropout programs.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Please call for additional information.

• Special Preschools
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Dropout Programs
• School Districts

• School Lunches/Snacks
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Community Based Preschools
• School Districts
• Instructional Materials
• Adult High School Diploma Programs

Administration for the Park City area schools.

• School Districts
• Lifelong Learning Programs
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Extended Child Care
• Special Preschools
• School Lunches/Snacks

Offers educational services, special preschools, and administers K-12 schools in the neighborhoods of Cache county.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• School Districts
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• Special Preschools

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Special Preschools
• English as a Second Language
• School Districts
• Adult Basic Education

School district serving the children living in the communities of Uintah County. Provides special preschools, and GED/High School equivalency test instruction.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• School Districts
• Special Preschools
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• English as a Second Language
• Adult Basic Education

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• School Districts
• English as a Second Language
• Special Preschools
• Adult Basic Education

• Adult Education
• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• English as a Second Language
• Adult Basic Education

• Special Preschools
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• School Districts
• English as a Second Language
• Adult Basic Education

• School Districts
• Special Preschools
• Public Preschools
• Adult Basic Education

Public school district for students residing in the Murray City area.

COVID-19 Update: District Office hours are adjusted per Salt Lake County's Stay Home, Stay Safe order.

• School Lunches/Snacks
• School Districts
• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• Special Preschools

The At Risk/Special Education Department provides specialized instruction and related services to eligible Murray students.

Murray School District Assistive Technology (AT) Team is dedicated to improving the communication and learning skills of students with disabilities who have an IEP or 504.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• School Districts
• Special Preschools
• School Lunches/Snacks
• Adult Basic Education

• School Districts
• Special Preschools
• School Lunches/Snacks
• Adult Basic Education
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction

• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult Basic Education

Public school district for students in Wayne County.

• School Districts
• English as a Second Language
• Special Preschools
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult Basic Education

A partnership of school and community resource agencies working together to provide a network of educational, social, and support services for students and families. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Citizenship Education
• English as a Second Language
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Tutoring Volunteer Opportunities
• Computer and Related Technology Classes
• Driving Safety Education
• General Counseling Services

A consulting organization that provides diversity services, promotes cultural awareness, advocacy, education, and communication about issues that affect the Hispanic/Latino communities through health and social programs.

Organizacion sin fines de lucro 501(c )(3) que prove servicios a poblaciones diversas, promueve conciencia cultural, abogacia, y comunicacion sobre cuestiones afectando a comunidades de minorias etnicas.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines. Many in-person activities and meetings are only being held via Zoom and WhatsApp.

• Nutrition Education
• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• Diabetes Management Clinics
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Language Translation
• Language Interpretation
• Leadership Development
• Disease/Disability Information
• Focus Group Facilitation
• Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance
• Citizenship Education
• Workplace Safety Education
• Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Networking/Relationship Building Support

• Migrant Education Programs
• Navigator Programs
• Head Start
• Classroom Aide Volunteer Opportunities
• Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• English as a Second Language

• English as a Second Language
• Special Preschools
• School Districts
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult Basic Education

• Special Preschools
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• School Districts
• Adult Basic Education

• Offers online Fundamental Skills Courses, Advanced Career Training, and SLCC Certificate Programs.
• Professional Development courses in one-day and extended training
• Professional Licensing and CEUs
• Encore Institute for second careers or lifelong learning
• Personal Development courses
• Energy Institute - apprenticeship, certificates and associate degrees to support renewable energy resources
• Educator Resources - achieve or maintain teaching licensing
• Career Exploration

• Technical/Trade Schools

Offers adults the educational opportunities to earn a high school diploma, prepare to take the GED test, pre-testing, improve basic educational skills like math, reading, and writing, improve skills in the English language for non-native speakers, or take the Food Handler's Permit class.

COVID -19 Update: Most classes are now online. There will be a slow reintroduction of in-person classes over the next weeks and months. Contact Kevin Shaw at: kevin.shaw@canyonsdistrict.org for updated information.

• Adult High School Diploma Programs
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• English as a Second Language

Offers high interest, premium quality training programs that lead to employment in career fields with high labor demand through job training, vocational education, and technical and trade school.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Job Training Formats
• Technical/Trade Schools
• Vocational Education

Provides adults with a history of mental illness opportunities for independent living, education, employment, and a social support system.

COVID-19 Update: Alliance House is currently open physically to members at a limited capacity and is following all mandated requirements set forth by Governor Herbert. Online video meetings with staff and members, online activities, and outreach activities will continue. Call the main number for new member referrals and community partner information.

• Adult Basic Education
• Job Finding Assistance
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Psychiatric Resocialization

• English as a Second Language
• Adult Basic Education

Provides program for individuals who have not earned a high school diploma. Programs include adult high school completion, GED preparation, adult basic education, English as a second language, and college and career readiness.

COVID-19 Update: please make an appointment and wear a mask.

• English as a Second Language
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult Literacy Programs
• Adult Basic Education

• Technical/Trade Schools
• Vocational Education

For youth and adults. High school students may be eligible for certain courses.

A comprehensive capacity-building project that brings together more than 30 university departments and 20 local non-profit organizations in campus community partnership activities to offer resources such as English language instruction, case care management, citizenship classes, afterschool and summer programs, and educational resources to the community. Bringing these activities to Hartland residents helps equip all with the tools and resources to more fully participate in the broader Salt Lake Community. Partners work together in a reciprocal learning model to build upon one another’s strengths in an effort to facilitate programming that develops community capacity and overcomes economic, linguistic, and social barriers. Within all of partnerships, each person is valued for his or her knowledge, and decisions are made communally, ultimately leading to the creation of a stronger community. A current list of courses, information about afterschool and summer programming, and Walk-In Center resources can be found on website.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Call for additional information.

• Youth Enrichment Programs
• English as a Second Language
• Case/Care Management
• Citizenship Education

Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-6:00 pm

Brings together west side students, parents, educators, policymakers, community organizations, and higher ed partners to develop equitable educational access and opportunities for west side families. Provides active communication, relationship building, resource sharing, and capacity building of educational systems to meet the needs of first-generation, immigrant, new-arriving, and native-born communities.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Call for additional information.

• Higher Education Awareness/Support Programs
• Higher Education Bridge Programs

Centro Hispano offers free educational classes, legal assessments, walk-in consultation, volunteer opportunities, a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, a community festival and health fairs throughout the year. Working together with other community organizations, Centro Hispano provides direct service in Spanish to immigrant families living within Utah County.

COVID-19 UPDATE: HIV testing suspended.

• English as a Second Language
• Computer and Related Technology Classes
• Resume Preparation Assistance
• Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
• Certificates/Forms Assistance
• Language Translation
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Citizenship Education
• Life Skills Education
• HIV Testing
• Wellness Programs
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Rent Payment Assistance

• Return to Education Support
• Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Career Development
• Job Finding Assistance

A consulting organization that provides diversity services, promotes cultural awareness, advocacy, and communication about issues that affect the ethnic minority communities. Affordable Care Act (ACA) site.

Organizacion sin fines de lucro 501(c )(3) que prove servicios a poblaciones diversas, promueve conciencia cultural, abogacia, y comunicacion sobre cuestiones afectando a comunidades de minorias etnicas.

• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance
• Citizenship Education

Provides technical and career-driven education to both adult and secondary students.

• Technical/Trade Schools

9 Locations in Utah

• Vocational Education
• Technical/Trade Schools

Offers high interest, premium quality training programs that lead to employment in career fields with high labor demand through job training, vocational education, and technical and trade school. Serves Roosevelt and Vernal locations.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Job Training Formats
• Technical/Trade Schools
• Vocational Education

Second location: Vernal Campus, 450 North 2000 West Vernal, UT 84078. 425-725-7199

• Secondary/High Schools
• Alternative Education
• Dropout Programs

Gives under-represented community members assistance and tools to gain access to higher education and provides educational instruction for ESL, computer literacy, community based preschools, family literacy, and community Ed topics. ESL classes assist students with foundational and intermediate English language skills.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all State and CDC guidelines.

• Community Based Preschools
• English as a Second Language
• Computer and Related Technology Classes
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Family Literacy Programs
• Relationship Workshops

Offers a full range of Weber State University services including 21 full degrees and certificates.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Campus is closed until further notice, and moved to online/remote instruction through the end of 2020 Summer semester. Visit website for more information.

• Colleges/Universities

Public research university located in Tooele, Utah. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Colleges/Universities

Provides competency-based, flexible, affordable, high tech and focused workforce training for high-wage jobs and complementary services in an open entry/open-exit environment.

COVID-19 Update: Tooele Technical College will continue to implement state COVID-19 guidelines such as face masks, social distancing, limited gatherings, sanitizing, etc. These guidelines will eventually include student COVID testing, as requested by the Governor, to help slow the spread of the virus.

• Vocational Education
• Job Training Formats
• Technical/Trade Schools

• English as a Second Language
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Adult Basic Education

• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Food Production/Preparation/Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
• Adult Basic Education

• Tutoring Services
• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Youth Literacy Programs
• Summer School Programs

• Colleges/Universities

Provides adults with a history of mental illness opportunities for independent living, education, employment, and a social support system.

COVID-19 Update: Summit County Clubhouse has reopened with limitations on occupancy, social distancing, hygiene, personal protection and community spread-limiting protocols due to COVID-19. Call, email or visit website for a list of new requirements.

• Job Finding Assistance
• Adult Basic Education
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Psychiatric Resocialization
• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Colleges/Universities

Assists individuals seeking for work to develop the skills needed to find employment including interview skills and job searching.

COVID-19 Note: All employment centers are closed. However, they do have virtual offerings that can help you find job leads, enhance your résumé, or polish your interview skills. Visit the home page on the website to learn more.

• Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Career Development
• Job Finding Assistance
• Return to Education Support

• Career Development
• Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
• Return to Education Support
• Job Finding Assistance

• Career Development
• Job Finding Assistance
• Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Return to Education Support

• Job Finding Assistance
• Return to Education Support
• Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Career Development

UVU Community Education provides exceptional courses, camps and workshops that inspire a culture of lifelong learning.

• Career Development
• Return to Education Support
• Older Adult Social Clubs
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Anger Management
• English as a Second Language
• Summer Camps
• Self Esteem Workshops
• Relationship Workshops
• Work Clothing