
Adult Education at Lincoln Land Community College provides adults with a variety of educational opportunities in the areas of GED® preparation, basic skills, English language skills, adult career pathways and literacy.
Adult Education programming is free, and courses are offered year-round throughout the LLCC district.
Free career exploration courses
Thinking about a new career but not sure where to start? Attend free workshops (three days a week, three hours a day, morning or evening) on campus at LLCC in Springfield to explore career fields. Open to all adults with or without a high school diploma.
Hear from guest speakers, take tours and assess your readiness to forward into a workforce training program.
Sign up
Fill out an interest form, and we will have someone reach out to you.
Orientation
May 25 – morning (9 a.m.-noon)
Workshop schedule
Morning (9 a.m.-noon)
- HealthCare – June 19-21
- Information Technology – June 26-28
- Construction – July 10-12
- Business and Entrepreneurship – July 17-19
- Transportation, Distribution, Logistics – July 24-26
- Hospitality/Culinary Arts –July 31-Aug. 2
Register now for spring GED® and ESL classes!
Morning (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.) classes start Jan. 9.
Classes will be offered in Springfield, Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville, Litchfield, Hillsboro and Petersburg. Online classes are available as well.
Call 217-786-2349 or apply online!

Undocumented student support
LLCC commits to offering a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community. We support our undocumented and mixed immigration status communities. We are here for you and to help support your educational goals! Learn more about undocumented student support and resources.
Getting started
GED® preparation, English as a Second Language and tutoring
Get started by following the steps below. There are no costs for these classes, and registration is ongoing throughout the year.
- Complete and submit application.
- One of our coordinators will contact you with further information.
- Once you have completed testing, fill out and submit the following forms: