Education & Training: Start Here
These are the most helpful and practical education resources for adults in Independence and Kansas City. They focus on GED preparation, English classes, and job‑focused training programs.
Learn What You Are Made For
Get Your GED (High School Equivalency)
Free classes for adults 18+ who are no longer in school.
Please attend an FEC enrollment for High School Equivalency classes.
Full Employment Council Classroom
Independence - Eastern Jackson County
1524 E. 23rd St. S., Independence, MO
816-521-5700
- Truman High School – Independence
3301 S Noland Road, Independence, MO
Phone: 816-313-5578 - Salvation Army – Independence
14700 E Truman Road, Independence, MO
Phone: 816-313-5578 - Maywood Baptist Church – Independence
10505 E Winner Road, Independence, MO
Phone: 816-313-5578 - MCC Longview – Lee’s Summit
500 SW Longview Rd (Business Building Room 103D), Lee's Summit, MO 64081
Phone: 816-604-2041 - Don Bosco – Kansas City
309 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-231-2700
Learn English (ESL Classes)
Free English classes for adults. Welcoming, beginner‑friendly programs.
Please attend an Full Employment Council (FEC) enrollment for High School Equivalency classes.
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Maywood Baptist Church – Independence
10505 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052
Phone: 816-313-5578
Email: isdael@isdschools.org to schedule your enrollment. -
MCC Longview – Lee’s Summit
500 SW Longview Road (Business Building Room 103D)
Phone: 816-604-2041 -
Don Bosco School of English – Kansas City
St. Anthony’s Parish, 309 Benton Blvd
Phone: 816-231-2700
Job Training & Career Skills
Short programs that help you get better jobs quickly.
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Metropolitan Community College Workforce Programs
Trades, healthcare, IT. The oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, MO.
3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-604-1000 -
Concorde Career College
Explore a Healthcare career focused training program that fits your goals.
930 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: 816-787-1029
Fax: 816-756-3231 -
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
IT & computer skills. Learner Engagement Student Life and Leadership Development.
11880 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: 913-660-9999 -
Kansas City Public Library Career Center
Job help, resumes, workshops
14 West 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 816.701.3400
Fax: 816.701.3401
Trails West Branch (Independence)
11401 East 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64052
Phone: 816-701-3483
Other KC Metro Locations - Mid‑Continent Library Square One Small business & career support
Adult Education Help
These organizations help adults figure out the right next step.
- Independence Adult & Community Education
201 North Forest Ave, Independence, MO
Phone: 816-231-2700 - KC Public Library – Community Reference
- Mid‑Continent Public Library
Local Colleges (Quick List)
For those exploring long‑term education.