Professional Skills

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test

Educational Resources for Participants:

1) The Small Business Development Center of DE offers free online courses on a variety of topics related to starting a business: https://www.sba.gov/learning-center

2) Stand By Me DE offers free personal financial coaching https://standbymede.org/personal-financial-coaching/

3) Economic development courses are offered at the YWCA of DE on home ownership, personal finance, financial coaching etc. https://www.ywcade.org/what-we-do/economic-development/

4) LinkedIn Learning (Beginner Computer Skills Courses) LinkedIn has a massive library of computer skills classes. A number of online reviews show LinkedIn Learning Center to be one of the best places for people to build their basic computer skills. Here are videos on basic computer skills:

5) Here are more ways to learn about computers, the internet, and computer software:

6) And if you are just interested in taking classes on different topics, here is a list of online courses that are free from Harvard. You only need to pay if you want a certificate at the end. 

7) GED Resources
      • Delaware Technical Community College: https://www.dtcc.edu/continuing-education/personal-enrichment/wilmington/adult-basic-education-program
          • Adult Basic Education Program. The Adult Basic Education program can assist you in improving or acquiring skills or competencies in basic reading, math and writing. Students can gain the skills necessary to successfully attain or retain employment, complete the GED® Exam and/or transition into post-secondary training and/or education.
          • Classes are offered Monday through Thursday during the day
          • To enroll in these free classes, all students must first take a TABE Locator Assessment
          • Assessment offered once monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 2 pm at the Wilmington campus location
          • First come, first served – arrive early, tests fill up quickly
          • No appointment necessary
          • All information will be provided during this assessment, which can take up to two hours