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Education

Adult
Education

Learning to Go Further.

Adult Education

CPLC's Adult Education services provide access to quality educational opportunities to support employment, job training, and transitioning to post-secondary education. Adult learners will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully function at work, community, and society.

Services include Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Skills, and linkage to other CPLC Workforce Development services that connect adults to high-quality careers with opportunities for growth.

Upcoming Classes

Spring Adult ESL Classes now available across our two Family Empowerment sites in Phoenix. Daytime option or evening option for adult participants available to meet your needs. 

CPLC Community Center

3216 West Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

(602) 399-0064, text (602) 316-1773

chcc@cplc.org

$50 for 14 weeks, registration includes pre/post test, class materials and tutoring. Instruction provided by Maestra Beatriz Contreras. 

Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00AM-12:00PM

Classes begin February 4th. 

Call or stop by the CPLC Community Center. Only cash accepted. 

CPLC Central Park Rec Center

140 E. Tonto St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 622-8352

$25 for 14 weeks, registration includes pre/post test, class materials and tutoring. Instruction provided by the Franciscan Renewal. 

Classes are Wednesdays and Thursday, 5:00PM-7:00PM

Classes begin February 12th. 

Call or stop by the CPLC Community Center or the CPLC Central Park Rec Center Tuesday-Thursday to register and pay for evening courses. Only cash accepted. 

I got more than my education—I found my community.

  • Albertina, GED Graduate

The CPLC Community Center

Our Adult Education courses are offered from the CPLC Community Center, a multi-generational community hub in the Carl Hayden neighborhood in Phoenix. A neighborhood landmark with its iconic mural, this center provides critical safety-net resources to surrounding families and a safe space for all. As a part of the Family Empowerment of Programs, the learning center provides youth and adult programs that are FREE or low cost.

Services include:

  • Adult Education Classes such as GED and ESL in-person classes, all in Spanish
  • Family Assistance Services such as APS Utility Assistance, Funeral, Rental and COVID19 Pandemic referrals (as funds are available)
  • Access to general Community Resources and Referrals for individuals and families
  • Wi-Fi, Computer Lab and copy machine access
  • FREE Food Pantry access and monthly produce bag distribution
  • Harm Reduction and Prevention Services and Referrals thru our AHCCCS partnership
  • AHCCCS/SNAP application referrals and application processing
  • Community Gardening Projects
  • In-person Digital Literacy Skills workshops for adults. For more info, contact Program Supervisor, Zambri.Araiza@cplc.org.

The CPLC Community Center also hosts an array of cultural events and activities for positive social development, wellness, mental health and community organization and engagement.

Our Adult Education programs serve individuals ages
16+

We focus on the
1 in 5

youth not working or enrolled in school