Lakes Area Adult Education Consortium

Program Overview

Lakes Area Adult Education provides free classes to help adults improve their reading, writing, math, and English skills, prepare for the GED test, earn a diploma, and prepare for college or career training. We serve adult learners across 10 rural school districts in west-central Minnesota, as well as individuals at the Becker County Jail. Our experienced teachers support learners at all levels, with daytime, evening, and distance learning options available. Adults age 17 and older who are not enrolled in K–12 school are welcome to join.

We offer:

• GED preparation
• Adult diploma completion
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Basic reading, writing, and math
• College and career readiness
• Digital literacy
• Workforce and workplace skills
• Citizenship preparation

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

"I started at Lakes Area Adult Education a long time ago, but I didn't stick with it right away. I stopped and came back a couple of times, and in 2019, I finally decided to really commit. I graduated in 2020, and that changed everything for me. Since then, I've earned my nursing degree, became an RN, and even got a full scholarship to keep going with school. LAAE gave me the skills and confidence to take that next step."