Considering a career change? Need assistance going back to college, but not sure where to start? Have you recently lost your job and don’t know what support services are available to you? Federal law provides access for free career training and support services for adults and youth to overcome barriers to employment. Set up an appointment with our Adult Ed team and let us help you navigate the murky waters of adult transitions. Meet our staff here.

We offer FREE advising services in the following:

• Career Transitions

• Referrals to partner agencies for adults with barriers

• Entrepreneurship and small business development

• Certificate programs

• Post-secondary education

Are you interested in pursuing an Adult Education Diploma, HiSET, Maine College and Career Access, or ELL (English Language Learner)?

Whatever your educational goals, we are here to support you every step of the way.

The CASAS assessment, required before registration, helps us place you in the perfect courses.

We offer both paper-and-pencil and computer-based assessments for your convenience.

A $10 testing fee will be waived upon enrollment in our program.

Five Town CSD Adult Education welcomes all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Obtain a driver’s license
• Communicate with your child’s school
• Get a first job
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects

Let us work with you to help you meet your goals. These are FREE tutoring services. If you or a neighbor need assistance, please call our office or register here to inquire.

Rolling admissions!

We have two high school completion options for students in the Mt. Desert Island region:

Option One: Students who successfully complete the HiSET® (think: GED®) will be awarded a High School Equivalency Diploma which affords the student the same rights and privileges as a credit-bearing diploma. A preparation plan can be done remotely under teacher guidance though an intake, pre-assessments, and practice tests are required. Contact us!

Option Two: Students who only need a handful of credits to complete their diploma can do so through MDI Adult Education. Some Credits might be earned remotely though an intake and pre-assessment are required. Contact us!

Please note that you should live within our area of Mt. Desert Island so that you can attend in-person sessions when required or desired.

This program is self-paced and will continue throughout the school year, though summer hours, especially in July, are reduced.

Open Enrollment

HiSet is Maine’s general education development (GED) program. In this 6-week Zoom course, you’ll learn how to write an essay for the HiSET Writing Test.   The class will focus on organizing your ideas and providing supporting details in an argumentative essay. Grammar, punctuation, and writing mechanics will also be covered.  There will be opportunities for revising and editing with other students. Learn how to write your best essay!

Unsure of where to start? Call us.

The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of academic instruction and guidance. Our staff provides individualized instruction in the areas of:

• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep
• Accuplacer Prep
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and prep
• College and Career advising

All services are FREE of charge. If you or anyone you know could use any of these services, please contact us.