Adult education in the Shenandoah Valley

It’s never too late to
learn something new.

It’s never too late to
learn something new.

SHINE helps adults across the central Shenandoah Valley earn a GED, learn English, build job skills, and reach their goals — through five local programs, close to home and built around adult schedules.

Start where you are

Your goals. Your pace. Your community.

Maybe you want to finish your high school equivalency, learn English, brush up on reading and math, or train for a new career. Wherever you’re starting from, SHINE has a class and a teacher ready to help you take the next step.

What you can study

Classes built around adult lives

Days, evenings, in person, and self-paced options across the region — built around work and family.

High school equivalency

GED Preparation

Prepare for all four GED subjects with practice tests, and you may earn a voucher toward the official GED test.

Prepare for the GED →

For English learners

English & Citizenship

Small, multi-level classes from survival English to advanced, with citizenship prep built in.

Learn English →

Foundational skills

Adult Basic Education

Strengthen reading, writing, and math to reach your goals and get ready for what’s next.

Build your basics →

Self-paced diploma

National External Diploma

A flexible, web-based path to a high school diploma through real-world tasks.

Explore the NEDP →

Learn while you train

Career Training (IET)

Train for in-demand fields while strengthening core skills for work and life.

See IET pathways →

Workforce credential

Career Readiness (CRC)

Prepare for the ACT WorkKeys assessments and earn a credential employers recognize.

Earn your CRC →

Our programs

Five local programs, one shared mission

SHINE is a partnership of five adult education programs serving 10 localities across the central Shenandoah Valley.

Staunton-Augusta Adult Learning Center

GED, basic skills, and workforce prep for the Staunton and Augusta County area.

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Building Blocks

Family-centered learning that supports parents and children growing together.

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Rockbridge Regional Adult Education

Adult education and high school equivalency for the Rockbridge region.

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Massanutten Technical Center

Career and technical training paired with adult education pathways.

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Skyline Literacy

Literacy, English language, and citizenship support for adult learners

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Ready to take the next step?

Tell us your goal and we’ll help you find the right class, close to home.