The mission of Seattle Goodwill's Adult Basic Education Program is to provide continuing education for adults who have not been well served by traditional educational systems or who have not had equal access to quality education. ABE also offers basic life skills, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Citizenship, and GED preparation courses, as well as specialized programs such as the Work Experience Student Program, the External Diploma Program, and MicroEnterprise. Our Adult Basic Education Program is very different from traditional educational systems.
Courses are free and open to anyone who wants to participate .
In addition, classes are small and are designed by and for students. ABE Programs have been created to meet the needs of our students. ABE Programs are offered in a supportive and positive environment that helps students gain the basic academic and life skills they need to succeed. Our Adult Basic Education Programs use a participatory approach to learning, which means that the students help to determine the curriculum based on their own interests and experiences. Instructors in the ABE program work individually with each participant to ensure that the program and approach meets the student's academic and personal needs.