The mission of Collier Adult Education is to provide students the opportunity for educational advancement, career exploration and planning while developing workplace readiness.

Collier Adult education programs serve individuals that:
• Are 16 years or older.
• Are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school.

Collier County Public Schools adult education programs have delivered quality Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English Literacy for Career and Technical Education (ELCATE), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and General Educational Development (GED) educational services to Collier County residents for over four decades. These programs have consistently served our community in preparing our local workforce. The success of these programs has led to the development of career pathway opportunities including: integrated education and training, employment, or improved employment outcomes.