WorkOne - Hammond
GovernmentNorthwest Indiana provides over 15 adult education and learning sites. Free classes include Adult Basic Education which helps you brush up on basic math, reading, and writing, High School Equivalency (HSE and formerly known as the GED) exam preparation, and English Language Learner Classes (ELL). Class schedules vary by location.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 933-8332
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(219) 933-8370
WorkOne - Portage
GovernmentNorthwest Indiana provides over 15 adult education and learning sites. Free classes include Adult Basic Education which helps you brush up on basic math, reading, and writing, High School Equivalency (HSE and formerly known as the GED) exam preparation, and English Language Learner Classes (ELL). Class schedules vary by location.
Counties Served: Porter-
(219) 762-6592
WorkOne - Gary
GovernmentNorthwest Indiana provides over 15 adult education and learning sites. Free classes include Adult Basic Education which helps you brush up on basic math, reading, and writing, High School Equivalency (HSE and formerly known as the GED) exam preparation, and English Language Learner Classes (ELL). Class schedules vary by location.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 981-1520
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(219) 981-4121
Chesterton Adult Learning Center
Working individually with students, the Chesterton Adult Learning Center teaches a range of basic skills, from reading, writing, and mathematics, to high school equivalency preparation, college entrance preparation, and English Language Learning, in addition to vocational testing and online training programs.
Counties Served: Porter-
(219) 921-0567
Valparaiso Adult Learning Center
Learning Centers offer a range of free classes from basic education, high school equivalency preparation, college entrance preparation, English Language Learning in addition to basic job entry certifications and online training for careers such as CNA, MedCerts, ParaPro and more. Hours and availability vary. Please contact locations below for more information
Counties Served: Porter-
(219) 335-2041
Indiana TECH
Indiana Tech is now an approved education provider for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant, which is part of the state’s Next Level Jobs program. The initiative provides state residents with free training in high-paying, in-demand industries like manufacturing, construction, health sciences, business, information technology and more. Qualifying students can have the entire cost of an undergraduate certificate from Indiana Tech covered by the grant. Contact Kristin Mattingly by phone, 219-836-1910 x 4815 or by email KLMattingly@indianatech.edu
Counties Served: Lake-
(219)836-1910 X 4815
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(855) 675-3428
Geminus Community Partners- Region 2 (Porter, Starke, Newton, LaPorte, Jasper, Pulaski)
Non-profitBenton, Jasper, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke__Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, and Education__1-888-357-4264 __Program Requirements: Child in home under the age of 18, Resident of Region 2 County, No involvement with the Department of Child and Family Services, No involvement with Juvenile Probation, No involvement with Healthy Families
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219-575-7143
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Geminus Community Partners- Region 1 (Lake County)
Non-profitLake__ Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, and Education__1-866-641-7181__Program Requirements: Child in home under the age of 18, Resident of Lake County, No involvement with the Department of Child and Family Services, No involvement with Juvenile Probation, No involvement with Healthy Families
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219-757-1834
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The Excel Center
Excel offers FREE face-to-face instruction with certified teachers. Every student graduates with a Core 40 Diploma and work-ready certification. Special education services provided. Eligibility requirements *Must be 18 or older *Criminal backgrounds, except sex offenders, accepted
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 844-1911
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(219) 844-1928
Jasper County Adult Learning Center
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219-866-4330
Newton County Adult Learning Center
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219-285-8005
Hammond Development Corporation
NonprofitThe NxLevel Entrepreneurship Program was designed to provide training to small business owners and aspiring small businesses owners in the areas many business owners need help in the most: basic business skills, writing business plans, marketing, bookkeeping, financial projections, and negotiating with lenders. Our goal in teaching these courses is to encourage business expansion. And we do just that by helping many start-ups, well, get their start! Classes are offered every February and September. For more information, click to button below or contact Jackie DeRosa, Program Director / Business Builders Loan Administrator at jackie@hdcnwi.org or 219-803-6304.
Counties Served: Lake-
(219) 803-6300
Our Greater Good
Nonprofit-
(219) 628-2922
READ LaPorte County
NonprofitFree tutoring sessions for children and adult learners at the La Porte County Public Library and other community locations
Counties Served: LaPorte-
(219) 379-7709
Unity Foundation
NonprofitUnity Foundation of La Porte County is awarding over $330,000 in scholarships to 200 students from 50 different scholarship funds for the 2022-2023 academic year. Since 1992, Unity has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to help area students advance their education. The recipients are attending 52 different colleges and universities across the United States and Canada.
Counties Served: LaPorte-
(219) 879-0327
Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
Non-profitWellness Works helps identify emotional challenges affecting your employees and provides education and support to business & organizational leaders working to create a safe, open, and productive work environment. This program includes a workplace mental health survey, presentations on key mental health topics, and training in suicide prevention and overall mental health. SERVES: Employers of any size in Lake & Porter Counties, IN. CONTACT: Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana (219) 937-7733 x105 or email asherwin@mhanwi.org **This is a fee-for-service program - contact MHA for details.**
Counties Served: Lake-
219-937-7733
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219-937-7433