- Adult Education
- Adult Education at HCDE
About Adult Education
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Adult Education is a state- and federally-funded literacy program that consists of English Language, math, reading, writing and workforce training to help students acquire the skills needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma, enter college or to succeed in careers.
By the Numbers (2020–2021)*
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153 Students obtained a high school equivalency diploma
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483 Total workforce certificates awarded
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129 Students qualified for citizenship exams and interviews
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5,500 Students Served
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* All classes were virtual during the 2020–2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Who We Are
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Eduardo Honold, Ph.D.
Senior DirectorLinda Fehoko
DirectorAngelica Deleon
Program ManagerMay O’Brien
Program ManagerBill Medina
Program ManagerDenise Johnson
Program ManagerDr. Yashu Rao
Career Pathways & Outreach Manager - Professional Development ManagerBrigett Bentley
Budget & Compliance CoordinatorSanjuanita Vela
Secretary
What We Do
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Education is critical for breaking the poverty cycle and its importance is reflected within the American economic structure. One in three adults in Harris County are considered low functionally illiterate. They are unable to manage daily activities and employment tasks that require reading skills beyond a basic level in any language. HCDE Adult Education provide access to free adult literacy and workforce programs which enable participants to learn skills that influence their health and well-being. Without access to affordable adult education programming many individuals and families are subject to becoming a statistic.
Our Services
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Basic Literacy
- English Literacy
- High School Equivalency
- Citizenship
- Distance Learning
- Leadership
Workforce Certification Training
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assistant Prep
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Customer Service Marketing Representative
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Business Office Technology
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Front Office Specialist
Workforce Literacy
- Workforce Workshops
- Communication and Employability
- Workbase Upskilling
- 1:1 Career Coaching and Support
- Career Advising and Placement