Adult Education
Welcome to Adult Education & Literacy Programs
Learn how to enroll in an Adult Education ProgramZoom Lobby Hours
- Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Fridays (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Tuesdays/Thursdays (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Daily orientation is held in the Zoom lobby
We offer Support for other Languages. It may vary based on the need. We have staff that speak several languages.
- Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Fridays: 10 - 11 a.m.
- Tuesdays/Thursdays 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information:
- Phone - 713.718.5381
- ESL & HSE - hcc.aelinstruction@hccs.edu
- Career4U - hcc.wctp@hccs.edu
- Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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What are the requirements?
- Take a pre-test and post-test
- You must have basic computer skills
For more information
Please call 713.718.5381
Featured Programs
Employer-based ESL and Literacy Services
As part of its Adult Education and Literacy contract with the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, Houston Community College is required to offer workplace literacy, workforce literacy and other career pathway programs for adult learners.
Workplace Literacy (WPL) programs are generally offered at an employer’s worksite, exclusively for a specific employer’s workers. The curriculum for Workplace Literacy projects is customized and based on authentic print and other media that are used by workers for their day-to-day health, safety and environmental work activities. Instructors use authentic media to teach Reading, Writing, Math and Language skills to workers and simultaneously reinforce the acquisition content of the materials. English as-a Second Language (ESL) options are available.
Workplace literacy is a fee-based service with employers, employees and the college in combination, supporting necessary project costs. Employers at a minimum pay for the cost of instruction with other costs such as supervision, instructional materials and curriculum design being negotiated.
To find out more, employers should call (713) 718-8379.
Workforce Literacy (WFL) programsare offered at HCC campuses or other locations exclusively for a specific employer or group of employers’ workers. The curriculum for Workplace Literacy projects is customized and based other media that are used by workers for their day-to-day health, safety and environmental work activities. Instructors use authentic media to teach Reading, Writing, Math and Language skills to workers and simultaneously reinforce the acquisition content of the materials. . English as-a Second Language (ESL) options are available.
Workplace literacy is a fee-based service with employers, employees and the college in combination, supporting necessary project costs. Employers at a minimum pay for the cost of instruction with other costs such as supervision, instructional materials and curriculum design being negotiated.
To find out more, employers should call (713) 718-8379.
Accelerate Texas (ATX) combines career skill training with contextualized basic skills designed to prepare adult learners for specific types of employment. Employers can support ATX programs with paid internships and job placement of program participants. ATX programs train students in a variety career options including, Computer Support Specialist, General Office Support Specialist, Medical Business Office Professional, HVAC Technician, Welding Technician, Commercial Truck Driver, and Certified Nurse Aid. Other career training options are also periodically available. In most cases, it is not necessary for students to possess a high school diploma or GED®. ATX programs can also be designed to benefit English as-a-Second Language (ESL) adult learners.
To find out more, email us at adulteducation.atx@hccs.edu or call (713) 718-2312
Distance Learning
Students taking classes in the Adult Education and Literacy program (AEL) can get extra practice outside of class by using web-based distance learning (DL) software.
Learn more about the Distance Learning Program
Services include:
Non-discrimination Policy
Houston Community College supports and is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Osvaldo Gomez, MSW, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (EO/TIX)
3100 Main, Suite 700
Houston, Texas 77002
713.718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
Equal opportunity employer/program
- HCC is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities (Please request reasonable accommodations 48 hours in advance). Relay Texas Numbers: (800) 735-2989 (TDD) (800) 735-2988 (Voice) or 711.
- Students are not required to accept any or all accommodations and should contact their Ability Services Counselor immediately if there are any concerns.
- There are no surcharges or fees for auxiliary aids.
Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Houston Community College supports, and the Board is committed to, providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Contact Us
Adult Education
Send us an Email:
ESL & HSE - hcc.aelinstruction@hccs.edu
Career4U - hcc.wctp@hccs.edu
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.