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Oakton College/Adult Education

Program Address

7701 N. Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
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Communities Served

Des Plaines, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Glenview, Glencoe, Rosemont, Golf, Kenilworth, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Northfield, Techny, Wilmette, Winnetka

Program Contact

Steve Cohn

(847) 635-1426

Program Hours

Day(s) Open Time Close Time
Monday-Friday 8:15 AM 5:00 PM
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Program Description

Oakton's Adult Education Department helps adults develop the basic skills they need including reading, writing, math, English language proficiency, and problem-solving to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. Our programs include:

  • English as a Second Language and Citizenship
  • Literacy/Reading
  • High School Equivalency (GED)
  • Evening High School
Additionally, the Volunteers In Teaching Adults program, VITA, offers tutoring support for our adult learners participating in the free, non-credit English As A Second Language (ESL) program and the free, non-credit Learn To Read Literacy program.

In addition to the Skokie and Des Plaines campuses, our classes are offered at 20 locations in the Oakton area such as local high schools, libraries, and community centers.

Class Times

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Learning Options

  • In-Person
  • Online

Languages of Staff

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Other:
    • Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Slovak

Types of Classes Offered

  • Reading
  • Math
  • English as a Second Language
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Spanish GED
  • Citizenship/Civics
  • Job/Career Training

Additional Services Offered

  • College and Career Counseling

Bridge Programs

  • Healthcare: Medical, Caregiver, Pharmacy
  • IT/Technology
  • Other:
    • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Bridge

ICAPS Programs

  • Healthcare: Medical, Caregiver, Pharmacy
  • IT/Technology
  • Other:
    • Commercial Truck Driving