Irving Public Library offers free lifelong learning opportunities for language study, job preparation and personal interests for all ages. Adults explore hands-on classes and online tools that open doors to new skills and experiences.
The library offers a variety of classes for adults as well as information on classes offered by local colleges, churches, and other organizations.
Classes are offered in partnership with Irving ISD at a number of library locations in Irving. Visit the Irving ISD Adult Education and Literacy page for more information and registration times (when available). Or call, 972-600-6130.
Learning a new language is a great way to meet people, see the world, and create new opportunities.
The Irving Public Library offers a variety of ways to learn a new language, including:
Practice English conversational skills by using the following websites:
The GED (General Educational Development) is designed as an alternative to the high school diploma. Upon completion of the GED program, individuals are empowered to pursue higher levels of education and/or careers of their choice.
To be eligible for a GED the student must:
Go to the Texas Education Agency for more information.
Check the official GED website for more information regarding GED classes in person and online throughout the Metroplex.
Practice the GED, SAT, ACT, GMAT, Citizenship, ASVAB, firefighter, or any of hundreds of other academic or professional exams. Brush up on your interviewing skills or take a refresher course in math. The LearningExpress Library has the tools needed to improve a undesired score.
Local testing centers change frequently. Please refer to the GED Test Center search to find nearby authorized testing centers.
GED test scores are usually sent to the instructor by the testing center. Certificates are mailed to students two to three weeks after testing is completed by the GED Division of the Texas Education Agency in Austin.
Contact the Texas Education Agency or the testing center where you took the exam.
DigitalLearn.org is for those new to computers and those who haven't used them for a while, or are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher. This website has short tutorials to help you tackle technology at an individual's pace and gain the confidence needed to succeed.
Learn how to use many of the most popular apps, web sites, and online services through Techboomers.com. This free resource provides easy-to-follow instructions that explain the whys and hows of services including Facebook, Dropbox, Hulu, Uber and Craigslist.
Want to develop basic computer skills in less than 30 minutes? Try DigitalLearn.org's collection of videos to learn how to use Microsoft Word, buy a plane ticket, avoid Internet scams, and other topics.
LearningExpress Library offers self-paced online classes for applications from Adobe, Corel and Microsoft. Set up a username and password to track progress.
Brainfuse has live online assistance and occasionally offers seminars on résumé writing, interviewing, finding a job online and investigating companies.
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. offers free computer training for Irving residents ages 18-24 with a high school diploma or GED. Call (469) 524-1200 for more information.
North Lake Continuing Education offers a variety of continuing education programs at its North and South campuses.
To increase the chance of finding a job, why not expand the job search? With JobView Career Finder, from the library's premium collection, locate and apply for thousands of jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond! Postings are aggregated through popular job search engines: WorkInTexas.com, CareerBuilder, SnagAJob and more.
Looking for free online job training delivered by professionals? LinkedIn Learning is an online library with over 3,000 courses. This service also offers classes on writing resumes, searching for jobs online and going on job interviews.
A current Irving library card is required to use this service.
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