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Adult Education
Be on your own individualized plan and work at your own pace in our learning labs. We also have resources to help you work on your GED preparation from home.​
Find Our Adult Education Team at the Following Locations:
Benton Harbor Service Center
499 W. Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Walk-ins Welcome
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday​​
By Appointment Only
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:
(269) 927-1064 x11122
Paw Paw Service Center
32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100
Paw Paw, MI 49079
By Appointment Only
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:
(269) 927-1064 x11122
Galien Public Library
302 N. Cleveland Ave.
Galien, MI 49113
Walk-ins Welcome
12:00 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
For more information or to make an appointment with our Adult Ed team:
(269) 927-1064 x11122
Do you want to increase your English language skills?
Enrollment is open for the Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adults who are not native English speakers. The goal of the ESL program is to improve English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) to help with communication and participation in daily life, work, and education.
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Interested students must:
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Be 16 years or older
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Bring a photo ID to enroll at Michigan Works!
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Plan for two hours to complete enrollment, which includes taking an assessment test
Come See Our ESL Team
Benton Harbor Service Center
499 W. Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Walk-ins Welcome
Monday and Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
By Appointment Only
Wednesday • 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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MUST pre-register by emailing or calling the Adult Education team:
(269) 927-1064 x11122
Bridge Academy of SW Michigan
The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan serves grades 9-12 and is located inside the Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren facility in Benton Harbor, allowing you to access a variety of wrap around services, career exploration, and access to additional support along the education journey.
"After I got my GED, the follow up was regular and consistent and so many opportunities were provided to me to explore my next steps. I am very grateful to The Bridge Academy, and am very excited to begin my journey at Wolverine! I am also grateful that I am able to set this example for all 7 of my siblings and my friends and peers. I want them all to see that if you work hard and focus on the future, you can do anything you want!”
- Christina, 2019 Bridge Academy Graduate