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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education

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Let us help you start reaching your dreams today!

  • Serving students 16+, VU Adult Basic Education assists with helping students earn their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE).
  • Free classes, in person or online, are offered at any of our host sites in Daviess, Dubois Gibson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, and Vanderburgh. Please call our main Evansville office at 812-602-4100 to sign up today! 
  • Students may choose from morning, afternoon, evening, and online classes to best fit your schedule - class times vary based on location.
  • Our Adult Education Instructors will give you the assistance and resources you need to improve your skills in the 5 main subject areas: Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading and Language/Writing.
  • In addition, our instructors will teach various soft skills (communication skills, problem solving skills, etc) to better prepare you for your career as well as your personal life.
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education Classroom

Adult Basic Education Classes:

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a program designed to help adults 16+ strengthen their academic skills in order to qualify for career training, prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) test, and build the foundation needed for success in the workforce and higher education.

To sign up for our free classes, please call our main office at 812-602-4100 to sign up for orientation. Times vary based on classroom location. 
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education English Classroom

Adult English Classes:

Free Courses for English learners who want to develop their English language skills and abilities.

To sign up for our free English classes, please contact ESL Administrative Assistant, Ridlande, by text at 812-250-8570, via email at vuenglishclasses@gmail.com, or by phone at 812-602-4133.
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education Career Services

Career Services:

Vincennes University Adult Basic Education (VU ABE) provides free certification classes for in-demand, entry-level career paths. These training programs help students build skills, progress in their current roles, or transition to new careers. VU ABE also offers personalized career support and guidance through our Life Coach.

Should you have any questions about the Career Training classes we offer, please email our Career Coach at rgeiser@vinu.edu or call 812-602-4134 as training opportunities vary upon location. 
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education CNA program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant through our monthly free training program.

VU ABE is offering full coverage tuition to qualifying individuals. If interested, please email our CNA Instructor at megan.altstadt@vinu.edu or call us at 812-602-4100.
Vincennes University Adult Basic Education IOO Logo

Indiana Online Only (IOO):

The Indiana Online Only program, available exclusively in Indiana, offers a flexible and self-paced approach to earning your high school education.

Please fill out the form below to sign up for our next available session.

meet our students

ABE student Lucy Dominguez posing with her certificate

Lucy Dominguez

When she moved to the U.S. 15 years ago, Maria Luz Dominguez (Lucy) didn’t know a lot of English. She said that the English she had learned in Mexico is very different from the English here. Therefore, it was a challenge for her to pronounce certain words, but Lucy didn’t let any barriers keep her from reaching her goals of writing/speaking fluent English and earning her HSE (High School Equivalency).

Donna Jones

If you were to sit down and have a conversation with Donna Jones, you would find that she is extremely easy and fun to talk to; she smiles often and is quick to encourage others and give them a good laugh! It wouldn’t take long for you to figure out that among her top values are family and hard work.

Megan Reed

Megan Reed was excited to learn that she will be walking across the stage at our annual Vincennes University Adult Education Graduation Ceremony in July of 2020. When she heard the good news, she was reassured that all her hard work had paid off!

SyBriah Roberson

SyBriah has 2 children, one of which she had while she was in high school. She said that after she had her baby, she continued going to school, but, unfortunately, did not have a stable sitter. Since her child was her top priority, she knew the best decision at the time would be to drop out. Years passed by, and SyBriah knew it was the right time for her to come back to pursue her HSE. She shared, “I was proud when I made the decision to go back to school. That was the hardest step to take, but I just knew I wasn’t going to give up!”

Jasper Wisdom

Addiction. Prison. Shame. Regret. A few words that describe Jasper Wisdom’s past. Healing. Purpose. Determination to be all that he can be. Using his past to help others. A few words/statements that describe the U-Turn that has taken place in his life.

ABE student Donna Jones smiling for the camera
ABE student Megan Reed smiling for the camera
ABE Student SyBriah Roberson posing with her exam results
ABE student Jasper Wisdom smiling for the camera

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Two students work at a table while several other students work at computers behind them

Adult Education Evansville building

Evansville Adult Education Center

Located on the 2nd floor of Trinity United Methodist Church

216 SE 3rd St.

The Vincennes University Adult Education Staff enjoys welcoming students into our Evansville Center!! It is a beautiful, historic building with a lot of space to serve adults in our community. Follow the directions below for where to park/enter.

Please park in the small lot on the side of the building (on Bob Jones Way – also known as Walnut St.). You will ring the doorbell and enter through that side door.

Contact US Based on Your Program of Interest

For all GED/HSE inquiries, please call our Main Adult Education Center at 812-602-4100, Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - 3:00PM.
 
To sign up for our English classes please contact ESL Intake Coordinator, Angel Villarreal – Cruz, by text / phone at 812-250-8570 or via email at vuenglishclasses@gmail.com.
 
To earn your High School Equivalency Diploma online, please fill out our registration form or submit the inquiry form below.
 

Or email us directly:

Jamie Gribbins, Director of VU Adult Basic Education
Gretchen Easterday, English Second Language Lead
Hannah Price, Indiana Online Only Lead
Bryan Norman, Adult Basic Education Lead
Raychel Geiser, Career Coach / Marketing & Community Outreach
Andrea Higginson, Adult Basic Education Intake Coordinator
Ridlande Clerge, English Second Language Intake Coordinator