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Adult Students

Whether you're learning new skills, advancing in your current field, or preparing for a new career—Mid-America offers training options for adult learners at every stage.

  • Short-Term → Classes and training ranging from a few hours to a few months
  • Full-Time Programs → In-depth career training with full-day and half-day schedule options
  • Online Classes → Flexible, self-paced learning designed to fit your schedule
 
Explore each pathway to learn more about program options, schedules, and career training opportunities.

Short-Term Classes

Short-term classes for adults is offered through our Professional, Resource, Outreach (PRO) department.

Fast training you can finish quickly and use right away.

  • Classes can be a few hours, a full day, or up to a few months
  • Many classes are offered in the evening
 

Great for:

  • Building skills for your current job
  • Learning something new
  • Training your team or employees
 

Examples include: CNA, CMA, CPR, HVAC, Painting, Quilting, and more! 

Online Classes

Learn from home on your schedule! Online Career Training is offered through our Professional, Resource, and Outreach (PRO) department. These courses are provided through our partner, Ed2Go. 

  • Start anytime
  • Work at your own pace
  • Most programs take 3–6 months
  • Some take up to 1 year
 

You’ll receive:

  • Support from a Student Advisor
  • A certificate when you finish
  • A certification exam voucher (for some programs)

Full-Time Career Training

Full-Time Programs offer training scheduled to fit a variety of student needs and availability:

 

Cost of Attendance

  • Tuition and fees vary depending on the training option you select. Explore each pathway for detailed program costs. 
  • In-district students under age 22 who are in good standing receive the Next Step Scholarship, which covers tuition for all full-time programs.
  • Half of the tuition is due by the 15th day after the student’s start date.
  • The other half is due when the student reaches half of the total hours in their program.
  • Students who do not pay tuition on time may be withdrawn or not allowed to enroll in the next semester.
  • Enrollment fees are $40.
  • For other aid available, please visit the Financial Aid page.
 
Explore the different programs available and find the pathway that fits your interests and future plans.
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