Adult Basic Education Program
Students looking to improve in different areas of academic, life and work skills can enroll in one of our Adult Basic Education (ABE) micro courses. Advance your career tuition-free* and at your own pace on the EVIT Main Campus.
As a W.I.O.A provider, students can select courses in the following areas:
- Academics
- Computer Skills
- Workforce Improvement
*ABE programs are tuition-free for those who qualify. Additional funding may be available to assist with tuition for CTE courses.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) with Integrated Education and Career Training (IET)
Adult Basic Education (ABE) combines with Integrated Education and Career Training (IET) to offer students the ability to improve the foundational skills needed for their career at the same time they pursue career-specific training.
Students enrolled in an ABE course receive specific, self-paced instruction in areas like reading, writing, math and digital literacy.
Students enrolled in IET begin their career training allowing them to earn industry-recognized certifications or credentials in high-demand fields.
Students enrolled in both ABE and IET can work on both at the same time.
Build your future, your way.
Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency
In addition to these micro courses, ABE students can earn their Arizona High School Equivalency Diploma after successfully passing the GED® exam.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must be:
- 16 years of age or older
- not enrolled or required to be enrolled, in a secondary school as described in A.R.S. 15-802
- Are lawfully present in the United States, per A.R.S. 15-232(B)
- Meet as at least one of the following:
- Would like assistant with reading, math, and/or computer skills.
- Lack a secondary diploma or its recognized equivalent.
- English language learner
Course Schedule:
Classes are offered in 9-week sessions.
View the schedule in our course catalog.
Course catalog
ABE, workplace preparedness, and digital literacy courses are available in-person and online.
Career training programs are only offered in person.