A hand is seen holding up a rolled paper with a red ribbon tied around it. This is meant to represent someone attaining their education.

Support for your education

Our community partners can help with:

  • GED program referrals
  • Completing/processing college applications
  • Completing FAFSA applications
  • Student loan default resolution
  • Financial literacy training
  • Career exploration

Get started today with any of the providers below.

If you are interested in providing a service, please complete this form.

Services are subject to change.

Adults wanting to get an HSE/GED diploma can take tuition-free HSE/GED classes through Owens Community College or Penta Career Center and work at their own pace until they are ready to take the test. 

HSE/GED SCHEDULE:
Heatherdowns Branch 
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.  
Register with Owens: owens.edu/ccr or 567.661.2227

Kent Branch 
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

Lagrange Branch 
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Register with Owens: owens.edu/ccr or 567.661.2227

Locke Branch
Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  
Register with Owens: owens.edu/ccr or 567.661.2227

Main
Classes: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

Mott Branch
Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

Oregon Branch
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

Reynolds Corners Branch
Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

Sylvania Branch
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 – 7 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

West Toledo Branch
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register with Penta: 419.491.8433 or https://www.pentacareercenter.org/Aspire.aspx

We offer programs with community partners to help develop English language skills for work and life. View our New American Services page for resources.

Representatives from Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships. No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. For more information, contact the Owens Admissions Office at 567.661.7777

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) September 21 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sanger

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) September 22 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Birmingham

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) September 22 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Mott

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Th) September 24 | noon — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Th) September 24 | 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Th) September 24 | 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Sanger

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) September 28 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Th) October 1 | noon — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Th) October 1 | 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(F) October 2 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Point Place

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) October 5 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) October 5 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Oregon

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) October 6 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Mott

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(W) October 7 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Th) October 8 | noon — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Th) October 8 | 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) October 12 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) October 13 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Birmingham

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) October 13 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Mott

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) October 13 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Th) October 15 | noon — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Th) October 15 | 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(M) October 19 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sanger

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

If you or someone you know needs reading help as an adult, you are not alone. Read for Literacy helps adults in our community with one-to-one tutoring. Appointment needed, call 419.242.7323 for help.

Community Resource Advisors are trained to listen, ask questions, assess needs, and connect callers to community resources from 2-1-1’s large database of national, state, and local resources. No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. Connect with Community Resource Advisors 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1 (or 800.650.HELP), by texting your zip code to 898-211.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) September 22 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) September 29 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) October 6 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) October 13 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) October 20 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) October 27 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) November 3 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) November 10 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) November 17 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) November 24 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) December 1 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) December 8 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) December 15 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) December 22 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.

United Way 2-1-1

(Tu) December 29 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Main Library

United Way 211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Lucas, Ottawa, or Wood County with a health or human service need.