Need a career or a better job?

• Vocational Certifications
  • Security Officer Certification – 18 weeks
  • Electrical Pre-Apprentice -36 weeks
  • Hotel & Hospitality Certification – 10 weeks
  • HVAC Certification – 36 weeks
  • Office Administation Program-36 weeks
  • Computer Maintenance & Repair- 36 weeks

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent,  be eligible to work in the United States and be accepted to the program after an interview.  Classes include workforce preparation, basic education or ESL, and job search support

•  High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) classes
•  English as a Second Language (ESL) for Professionals
  • Develop language skills required to find employment
  • Translation and evaluation of foreign degrees

Need to go to college?

• High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) classes
• Advanced ESL and ESL/HSE Combo classes
• Transition to College classes

Need to learn English to be a better parent or citizen?

• Basic and Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Citizenship classes
• Family Literacy Program—ESL and early childhood education

Registration Requirements

• Must be 19 years old at time of registration.  If 17 or 18 years old, an interview with program Director is required as well as proof of withdrawl from school and parental consent
• Must have valid official form of identification such as TX driver’s license or ID and Social Security card, if available
• Students enrolling in TANF classes at Benito Martinez and Escontrías must present letter of eligibility for public assistance such as TANF, CHIP, Medicaid, WIC or public housing
• You cannot enroll if you have earned a college degree in the United States or have reading and and math skills above the high school level.

English- Student Handbook 

Español- Manual del Estudiante

Mission Statement:

We empower our Adult Learners to meet their career and educational needs by providing a continuum of services that promote the Workforce and Economic Development of our region. 

Vision Statement:

To be the Adult Education program that leads in student achievement and performance.