This is where your future begins!  Whether you are looking to complete your high school education (diploma or HiSET, formerly GED), wanting to brush off skills for college, or heading toward a career, this is the first step.  During this one-on-one meeting, we will discuss your academic history and current standing, any barriers to progress, and goals; short & long term. We will also give a clear picture of how our program works and what you can expect from us.   

We accept new students throughout the school year! Submit this request for information and we will be in touch!

Aroostook County Adult Education Programs are all partnering with the EnGen online learning platform to provide ESL instruction, support and career guidance. 

EnGen is a personalized, career-aligned English learning platform that offers 130+ courses that equip learners of all levels with both language and career skills to access opportunities in high-demand fields.  Courses range from Beginner English Literacy to more advanced career-aligned courses in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and many more.  

When you enroll in these courses through Adult Education you will have access to all the EnGEn courses as well as support and instruction from a local instructor who will work with you to ensure your success in ESL.  You will also have the option to work with the local instructor either in person or remotely via video conferencing.

Contact any of our Aroostook County Adult Education offices today to learn more.

In Southern Aroostook County 

Houlton/Hodgdon Adult and Community Education Center - (207) 538-3191

In Central Aroostook

MSAD1 Adult and Community Education (Presque Isle) - (207) 764-4776

Eastern Aroostook Adult and Community Education (Caribou) - 207-493-4272

In the St. John Valley 

Valley Unified Continuing Education - (207) 834-3536

Van Buren Adult and Community Education-(207) 868-5758

We offer both Math and English courses for adult learners who need training to prepare them for daily life functions and basic job skills. Anyone who is seventeen years old and is no longer enrolled in traditional high school may register. These classes meet at regularly scheduled times each week.

Students join this class at anytime during the academic year! 

Want to learn how to make decorative cookies?  Let Jen teach you the basics of making the most adorable cookies!  She will bring the sugar cookies and participants will get to make 5 cookies each.  Learn a beautiful technique that will let you make any decorative cookie.

Do you love to crochet, knit or tatting but don't want to do it alone?  Do you need help with a project?  Or do you want to learn how to make something for yourself?  Let us help you!!!

We are offering a crochet, knitting or tatting lab. Our instructor is amazing!  Let us know what you want to learn to make and we will find a pattern and she can teach you.  If you just want to drop in for 1 night and get help on a project, it will only cost you a $5 drop in fee.  Or do you want to hang out all 15 weeks and chat while working on projects, no problem!

Diamond painting is a creative hobby that involves applying resin rhinestones to a canvas to create a shimmering mosaic artwork.  It is a combination of cross stitching and paint by numbers without the mess.  

Are you thinking of trying diamond painting?  Let's us give you a helping hand.  We have a dozen or more kits that you can choose from.  We will show you how to get started and give you a space to keep everything organized.  Class will run for 8 weeks.

If you want to see what patterns we have to choose from you are more than welcome to stop by our office and see what is available.

If you only need to take the ServSafe exam because you have already completed the necessary training, you may register to have your test proctored at our center.

If you need the training, please register for the class & exam session.

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.  The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.  The program offers a choice of first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the needs of various training needs of diverse audiences.

No previous training is required, and certification is good for 2-years.