Maine Adult Education is a public education and career pathways system that prepares Maine adults for post-secondary education and/or employment. The Maine adult education system includes the state office and the local service providers.

Adults seeking to further their education or advance their career can enroll in adult education courses in literacy and adult basic education, high school completion, English language acquisition, Maine College Transitions, career preparation, and Personal Enrichment. Instruction is aligned with the adult learners’ goals and focused on supporting their efforts.

Beginning in 2018, the state office established nine adult education and career development areas that are aligned with the boundaries of the three local workforce boards. This was done to encourage innovation and maximize efficiencies and resources amongst the local adult education providers within these geographic areas.