Adult Education

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:

GED - General Educational Development diploma
Adult Diploma
ESL - English as a Second Language
Workforce Preparation
- Choosing a career
- Interviewing
- Resumes
College preparation

Family Literacy
Life skills
- Computer basics
- Intro to the internet
- Budgeting
Basic Skills Enhancement
- Reading, writing,
- Math, spelling
Citizenship/Civics Education
ServSafe classes

Learn more on the ABE website

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

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.

Contact us

Kirsten Fuglseth

Adult Education Program Coordinator

218-681-0900 x 9

or 763-453-0322