For more information, call the Adult Education office at 269-337-0422.
Kalamazoo Adult Education Mission Statement (adopted September 1998)
This mission of the Kalamazoo Adult Education Program, the reflection of a diverse community of international learners, is to ensure that all students attain the highest level of academic achievement as contributing members of society through the delivery of personalized instruction by a flexible, exemplary staff utilizing a relevant curriculum leading to a quality with equity, measurable education in a positive, inviting environment with the support of vital community resources.
About the Adult Education Program
The Community Education Center, known to all as "Old Central," is the home of Kalamazoo Adult and Community Education. The citizens of Kalamazoo have been able to attend enrichment or academic classes for over 100 years. During the late 1800s evening classes were started at this site in the areas of business, home economics, citizenship and English for immigrants. Over the years, the program has changed and grown with the needs of our community. This program has estabilished itself as a quality program designed to meet the unique needs of the adult learners in the county. Each year the Kalamazoo Adult Education program serves over 800 adults and awards approximately 150 GED certificates. All services and classes are free for students who do not have a high school diploma and are at least 20 years old.
