Locations & Hours
Adult Education
The CAC Adult Education program offers a variety of free classes for adults (age 18+) from across metro Atlanta. Some classes may include a small fee to cover materials or workbooks. Classes are held Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 6:30–8:30 p.m.
ENGLISH (ESOL) CLASSES
CAC offers free English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) classes, with sessions four times a year.
FINANCIAL GOALS
Learn how the financial system works, and how to make your budget work for you, and set long-term financial goals.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Join us for a wide-ranging computer skills curriculum, from how to turn a computer on to advanced software classes.
Register for all classes below. Contact education@ourcac.org with questions.
What students say about CAC’s classes
English (ESOL) Classes
Interested in learning English? CAC offers six levels of English, ranging from Basic to Conversational, free of charge. Multi-week classes are offered four times a year, with classes occurring twice weekly. Both morning and evening classes are available.
English (ESOL) registration opens June 22.
Join our amazing education community and make progress on your English skills! Registration opens on September 1, and classes start the week of September 21. Six levels of English are offered, and each class meets two times a week. Morning and evening classes are available. The classes are free; the only cost is a workbook for $18.
¡Únese a nuestra increíble comunidad educativa y mejore sus habilidades en inglés! La inscripción abre el lunes, 1 de septiembre y las clases comienzan la semana del 21 de septiembre. Se ofrecen seis niveles de inglés y cada clase se reúne dos veces por semana. Hay clases matutinas y nocturnas disponibles. Las clases son gratuitas; el único costo es un libro de trabajo por $18.
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Registration is required. Sign up here or email education@ourcac.org to learn more.
¡Practique su inglés y disfrute de un café! Venga a las aulas de CAC durante los tres primeros sábados del mes y disfruta de una taza de café mientras que practicas sus habilidades en inglés!
Es necesario registrarse. Inscríbase aquí o envíe un correo electrónico a education@ourcac.org para obtener más información.
Registration is required. Sign up here or email education@ourcac.org to learn more.
¡Practique su inglés y disfrute de un café! Venga a las aulas de CAC durante los tres primeros sábados del mes y disfruta de una taza de café mientras que practicas sus habilidades en inglés!
Es necesario registrarse. Inscríbase aquí o envíe un correo electrónico a education@ourcac.org para obtener más información.
Registration is required. Sign up here or email education@ourcac.org to learn more.
¡Practique su inglés y disfrute de un café! Venga a las aulas de CAC durante los tres primeros sábados del mes y disfruta de una taza de café mientras que practicas sus habilidades en inglés!
Es necesario registrarse. Inscríbase aquí o envíe un correo electrónico a education@ourcac.org para obtener más información.
Registration is required. Sign up here or email education@ourcac.org to learn more.
¡Practique su inglés y disfrute de un café! Venga a las aulas de CAC durante los tres primeros sábados del mes y disfruta de una taza de café mientras que practicas sus habilidades en inglés!
Es necesario registrarse. Inscríbase aquí o envíe un correo electrónico a education@ourcac.org para obtener más información.
Financial Literacy Classes
Understanding how the financial system works can be tricky, and can have big consequences on your day-to-day and long-term stability. Break past the uncertainty by exploring financial basics, learning to apply tools and techniques, and planning for your future financial wellbeing. Clients who receive financial assistance are encouraged to take these courses, as well. Select a class below to register.
Financial Goals 1
Learn the basics of budgeting, set short-term financial goals, and get connected to community resources that help you move forward during financial hardship.
Financial Goals 2
Create a financial recovery plan tailored to your situation. Topics include SMART goal-setting, helpful financial behaviors, managing debt, and improving your credit.
This FREE one-session course helps you learn the basics of budgeting, set short-term financial goals, and get connected to community resources that help you move forward during financial hardship. No experience necessary! This virtual class is held ONLINE and is live-cast on Zoom.
Register here
This FREE one-session course helps you learn the basics of budgeting, set short-term financial goals, and get connected to community resources that help you move forward during financial hardship. No experience necessary! This virtual class is held ONLINE and is live-cast on Zoom.
Register here
Registration is required. Sign up here or email education@ourcac.org to learn more.
In this FREE one-night course, you’ll learn to create a financial recovery plan tailored to your situation. Topics include SMART goal-setting, helpful financial behaviors, managing debt, and improving your credit.
Register here
Computer Classes
Whether you know your way around a computer like the back of your hand, or you have never touched one before, CAC offers a computer class that’s right for you!
Class Descriptions
- Beginner Computers – This is a single, two-hour class held in the evening. If you haven’t used computers much, you should probably take this one first before signing up for Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint. The class focuses on learning how to navigate your way around a computer and the internet.
- Microsoft PowerPoint – This is a single, two-hour class session that covers the basics of PowerPoint. The class covers presentations, text, and graphics.
- Beginner Microsoft Word – This is a five-week course typically held on Monday nights for two hours. It is an entry level course for students and covers the most important commands and ribbon features that business corporations would expect of you to use. It is based on Microsoft Word 2016, with O365 features highlighted.
- Beginner Microsoft Excel – This is a five session, two-hour class that is taught over a five week period. It is an entry level course for students that covers the common features and equations used to build spreadsheets and tables.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel – Learn to use advanced functions such as pivot tables, logical operators, and the basics of Boolean algebra. This is a five session, two-hour class taught over a five week period. This class is taught on demand throughout the year.
Serie de 3 clases sobre conceptos básicos de computación en español. Los temas incluyen cómo proteger tu identidad e información en línea, usar la nube y Google Docs, conocer el hardware y muchos otros. Ideal para quienes quieren aprender a manejar la computadora con confianza.
Registro para computacion Basica (Espanol) aqui
Learn to use advanced functions such as pivot tables, logical operators, and the basics of Boolean algebra.
This is a set of five classes that must all be taken together, happening weekly on the same weeknight and time each week. Please check the latest computer class flyer on the Adult Education website for specific dates.
Register at app.enrollsy.com/enroll/community-assistance-center/
Note: you must register and attend all five classes to complete this course. Contact education@ourcac.org with any questions.
If you haven’t used computers much, this is the place to start! The class focuses on learning how to navigate your way around a computer.
Register here
Contact education@ourcac.org with any questions.
Learn the common features and equations used to build spreadsheets and tables.
This is a set of five classes that must all be taken together, happening weekly on the same weeknight and time each week. Please check the latest computer class flyer on the Adult Education website for specific dates.
Register here
Note: you must register and attend all five classes to complete this course. Contact education@ourcac.org with any questions.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! Learn to write and edit documents to a professional level.
This is a set of five classes that must all be taken together, happening weekly on the same weeknight and time each week. Please check the latest computer class flyer on the Adult Education website for specific dates.
Register here
Note: you must register and attend all five classes to complete this course. Contact education@ourcac.org with any questions.
About the CAC Adult Education program
The Adult Education program is integral to CAC’s efforts to help our community thrive. Our education classes help neighbors learn English and computer and financial skills to help get better-paying jobs for a brighter future.
The Adult Education program, like everything else at CAC, is volunteer and donor driven. Volunteers teach the courses and many of the computers used in the classes are donated by local businesses. Many of our volunteers are busy professionals who give of their time in the evenings to help others gain access to economic mobility. For more information on volunteering to teach or supporting Adult Education, please contact volunteer@ourcac.org.