Prairie State College
Communities Served
Beecher, Chicago Heights, Crete, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Homewood, Lynwood, Matteson, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, Steger, University Park, Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Tinley ParkProgram Description
Prairie State College offers adult education classes free of charge to eligible individuals in need of basic education, preparation for the Illinois high school equivalency exam, English language proficiency, or one-on-one or small group tutoring. Classes are available morning and evenings in the Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC). Classes are available in person and online.
Staff Contact Information:
- Adult Basic and GED prep: Angioletta Maltbia/amaltbia@prairiestate.edu or 708.709.7931
- ESL and Spanish GED: Yesenia Garcia/ygarcia2@prairiestate.edu or 708.709.3790
- Career Pathways Advisor: Vicky Garcia/vgarcia2@prairiestate.edu or 708.709.3721
- Adult Tutoring: Kisha Brown/nbrown1@prairiestate.edu or 708.709.3724
Class Times
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Weekend
Learning Options
- In-Person
- Online
Languages of Staff
- English
- Spanish
Types of Classes Offered
- Reading
- Math
- English as a Second Language
- High School Diploma/GED
- Spanish GED
- Citizenship/Civics
- Job/Career Training
- Computer Skills Training
- Other:
- Adult Literacy Tutoring
Additional Services Offered
- College and Career Counseling
- Transition/Employment Services
- Transportation
- Diagnostic Testing for LD Adult Students
- Instruction for LD Adult Students
- Other:
- Online, hybrid and in person options are available
Bridge Programs
- Other:
- Bridge to Careers-a general overview leading to our ICAPS career pathways
ICAPS Programs
- Automotive
- Healthcare: Medical, Caregiver, Pharmacy
- IT/Technology
- Manufacturing/Entrepreneurship
- Other:
- Forklift Training; Welding (pending)