About ABE
ABE may provide some or all of the
following activities.
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Instruction
in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics
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Instruction
in preparing to take the General Educational Development
(GED) test
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Basic skills
study through preparation for citizenship testing
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English Literacy
(English as a Second Language) and English Literacy/Civics
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Workplace Literacy
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ABE (Adult Basic Education)
 ABE, “A Better Education”
ABE
programs provide instruction in basic academic skills and GED
preparation and are free of charge. Adult education classes
will help you improve your reading, writing and math skills
to improve your quality of life and help you advance in your
education or occupation.
“The two most common barriers to working are lack of a high
school diploma and transportation.”
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The mission of Adult Basic Education
(ABE)
ABE program provide instruction in the basic skills
of reading, writing, and mathematics to adult learners in order
to prepare them for transitioning into the labor market or higher
academic or vocational training. ABE also assists adult learners in
transitioning from adult basic education into jobs, higher education,
or vocational training
ABE provides basic literacy and life skills for adults who perform
at or below the eighth grade level.
“People with less than a high school education will be able
to fill only 14% of the jobs of the future.”
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