Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

ESCC's Adult Education Program offers adult learners who have not completed high school the opportunity to gain a high school equivalency credential through individualized instruction and classes in adult basic education, literacy and high school equivalency preparation. The Integrated English Literacy-Civics Education Program offers adult learners English instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to enable them to function effectively in family life, the workplace, and the community. Workforce readiness skills are also an important part of Adult Education and are offered within classes and as a separate class for those adults who are looking to enhance their skills for entry/reentry into the workforce. The Adult Education program operates as part of ESCC’s Workforce Development Services department and collaborates to offer Integrated Education and Training (IET) opportunities for students.

Part-time adult education instructor: teach students adult basic education and prepare students to pass the high school equivalency test and/or learn to speak, read and write the English language; teach students workplace readiness skills to include resume writing, soft skills and employment skills, administer assessments; participate in staff development to learn best practices of instruction; assist the Fast Forward Career Coach in moving students into post-secondary education and the job market.