Continuing Education

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GED PROGRAMS- 

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Catholic Charities / Education Creates Hope and Opportunity (ECHO)

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• Helps participants to earn a high school diploma or GED while successfully parenting their children

• Provides support to young parents so they can stay in school

• For girls up to age 18

• Free and voluntary

• Parental consent required

• Case manager meets with participants individually at school or at home, help them set realistic educational goals, and provide them with guidance and encouragement to meet those goals

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1817 Miami St, South Bend, 46613

(574) 234-3111

ccoleman@ccfwsb.org

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The Crossing

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• Earn your high school diploma

• Academics accredited in the state of Indiana

• Job training in real-world environments

• Faith-based character education focused on core values

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The South Bend Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship has merged with the Elkhart ETC campus in Goshen

1824 Reliance Rd #C Goshen, IN 46526

(574) 226-0671

(574) 343-1878

Campus Hours: 8am-3pm

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The Excel Center

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• Tuition free high school for adults

• Free child care while in class

• Transportation assistance available

• Life coach 

• Post high school placement assistance 

• College credits and/or career certifications 

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2721 Kenwood Ave., South Bend, 46628
Phone: (574) 314-5570

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Hope Ministries Adult Education Program

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• Must be a Hope resident

• Call to enroll or stop by Hope Ministries

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432 S. Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601

(574) 235-4150 ext. 241

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am–8pm

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South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) / Learning

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• Adult Education: Offers free classes for adults who want to complete their High School Equivalency (HSE) (formerly GED)

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• Certifications and training

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3206 Sugar Maple Business Court, South Bend, IN 46628

(574) 393-5801 

adulted@sbcsc.k12.in.us

Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8am– 4pm

       

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COLLEGE PROGRAMS- 

 

Bethel University Adult Degrees

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• Degree programs in organizational management, business administration, nursing and other adult programs

• Flexible and affordable

• Courses are offered on campus or online

 

1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, 46545

(574) 807-7000

(800) 422-4101

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Indiana University, South Bend

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• Undergraduate program- variety of majors offered, financial aid and scholarships available, GED or high school diploma required

• Extended learning programs-wide range of non-credit classes open to anyone (business classes, communication, HR, computer classes for all levels, etc.)

• High school diploma or GED may or may not be required depending on the class (not required for computer classes)

 

1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, 46615

(574) 520- 4839 (undergrad admissions)

(574) 237-4357 (financial aid)

(574) 520-4261 (extended learning office)

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Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend

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• Over 150 Programs in business, fine arts and design, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, public and social services, technology

• Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): receive credit for what you already know

• Ivy Tech's ASAP Program: Helps high school graduates earn an associate degree in just 11 months and prepares them to transfer to a four-year college to earn their bachelor's degree

• Access to high-quality child care

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220 Dean Johnson Blvd., South Bend, 46601

Chat with a rep: (888) 489-5463: Sunday-Saturday 7am- 1am ET 

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(574) 289-7001 ext. 5778 (enrollment services)

(574) 289-7001 ext. 6849 (human resources)

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