Eligibility
General
All adults 18 and over with any skill or learning level. Non-native English speakers are welcome to join!
By income
All income levels are accepted.
By location
Residents of Salt Lake or Tooele Counties.
Our Adult Education program offers classes and educational opportunities to help adults obtain employment, increase their wage-earning potential, and decrease barriers to self-reliance. Get started today.
The Adult Education program currently offers the following learning pathways, which will help adults 18 and older to increase their wages, start a new career, and reach their education goals:
Utah Community Action offers an in-house Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) to qualified applicants. The CDA is the most widely recognized certification in early childhood education, and it offers great career potential once completed. Getting a CDA requires 120 hours of class instruction, plus an additional 480 hours of preschool classroom experience. Classes are held once a week and follow a school-year schedule.
Sauté Culinary Training Program is a two-week course with the option of an additional week of culinary skill building in the kitchen. Gain the skills to start a new career or increase your income, earn your Food Handlers’ certificate, and receive assistance with resume building and interview skills.
Whether you are looking to further your education, change careers or update your resume a case manager will be with you through every step. Personalized learning paths may include just one or all six Job Readiness topics.
Through one on one personalized meetings with one of our Adult Education Case Managers, you will be better equipped to reach financial stability. Personalized learning paths may include just one or all six Financial Literacy Topics.
Ready to get your GED? We offer free online resources and individualized support to help you reach your goals!
Utah Community Action provides referrals for adults interested in post-secondary education. UCA refers interested adults to our partnering local colleges and applied technology centers, where students can pursue vocational, career, and technical training. When possible, UCA also provides students with the direct contact info of the program administrators.
Utah Community Action provides referrals for adults interested in English as a Second Language education.
General
All adults 18 and over with any skill or learning level. Non-native English speakers are welcome to join!
By income
All income levels are accepted.
By location
Residents of Salt Lake or Tooele Counties.
To get more information about the Adult Education programs, fill out the form below.