Adult Education Programs - Neighborhood House
A variety of adult education programs are available through Neighborhood House with the goal of helping individuals develop the skills necessary for gaining economic self-sufficiency. Career Training Programs: In partnership with Avivo, training is offered on workplace essential skills, and various sector-specific careers such as maintenance and custodial, medical office support, and more. College Readiness: The primary focus of this class is to prepare students for the Accuplacer test, which colleges use to determine if students are ready for courses at that level or if they would benefit from remedial English or math classes. The goal is to help students pass this test so that they can enroll directly in credit-bearing classes and avoid expensive remedial courses. Students will also learn the soft skills necessary to succeed in college. Computer Classes: Students learn how to use the internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs. Every other day of computer class is run as an open lab where students can work on any computer-related project and get support from staff and volunteers. Students work toward gaining a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment certificate, a credential recognized throughout the state. English Language Civics: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, civics classes teach English skills through a focus on US citizenship, community engagement, Minnesota culture and history, and job skills. Students in these classes all have a goal of eventually obtaining employment or improving their current employment situation. Many students in this class also volunteer at Neighborhood House in order to gain job skills. Offers a course to prepare individuals for the citizenship exam. English Language Learner (ELL) Program: Classes teach students reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the context of life skills. Students learn about health, housing, work, food, money, and many other everyday topics. After students complete the Advanced ELL class, they are able to join the GED or College Readiness classes. GED Exam Preparation: Classes are designed to help students prepare for the test in an engaging classroom. These classes are a combination of US-born students who did not complete high school and English Language Learners who have completed English classes and need a high school credential for work or college.
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Last assured
08/16/2024
Physical Address
179 Robie Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Hours
Walk-in registration: 5 pm - 8 pm Monday; 9 am - 12 noon Friday Hours vary by course; view online schedule
Fax
(651)789-2501
Application process
Walk-in; visit website
Required documents
Varies by class
Eligibility
Serves adults 18 and older who are residents of Anoka; Carver; Dakota; Hennepin; Ramsey; Scott; Washington counties
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN
Agency info
Neighborhood House
Builds opportunities for vibrant, diverse communities through partnership with individuals, families, and communities by meeting essential human needs, facilitating active participation in community life, and providing access to additional community resources and programs. Provides assistance with basic needs, food, housing, and family coaching and education programming.