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• Youth development
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Provides life long process of educational opportunities through classes and experiences, learning center, technical/educational equipment, support, collaboration with community organizations, and committees. Provides services such as:

• Adult basic education

• Drivers education

• GED preparation

• English as a second language (ESL)

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, aquatics, driving classes, ESL, GED test preparation, sports and recreational activities, and more.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services take place at school as well as with families in their natural setting, typically home or child care. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services may include:

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family

• Information on community resources

• Workshops on specific topics

• School readiness

• Early childhood screening for children ages

• Variety of youth and adult enrichment classes.

• Adult Basic Education: assistance with GED, adult diplomas, English as a Second Language, workforce preparation, family literacy, basic skills enhancement, citizenship, and civic education

A process that supports children being ready for kindergarten. The program helps find possible health or developmental concerns that may impact a child's learning. Services include:

• Family needs assessment and referrals to early intervention programs and services

• Growth and development assessments

• Parent education materials

• Referrals to early childhood programs and services

• Vision and hearing screening

• Strength-based truancy/delinquency prevention program with student family advocates that meet with students individually and in groups to help them achieve their goals

• School-based Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) for students with mental health diagnoses

• Adult Basic Education

• GED

• Early Childhood and Family Education

• Community Youth Facilities

• Youth and Adult Enrichment

Individualized job-seeker services, including:

• Academic skill testing
• Career counseling
• College research
• Creating resumes and cover letters
• GED preparation
• Hands-on computer classes
• Job search skills development
• Life skills training
• Preparing for interviews

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, before and after school child care, cooking classes, driver's education, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and youth enrichment programs.

Literacy program aimed to address the literacy gap for underserved youth by providing free haircuts for reading

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Service that provides educational activities and experiences for the families of preschool children (birth to age 5 to foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth and prepares children for further formal learning.

• Parent/child classes from birth to kindergarten
• Special events and speakers for families with young children
• Home visits for families with unique circumstances
• Integrated parent/child classes for special needs preschoolers
• Toy and book lending library
• Information on other community resources for families and young children

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided:

• Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE

• Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE

• Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE

• English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College

• GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site

• Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

A process that supports children being ready for kindergarten. The program helps find possible health or developmental concerns that may impact a child's learning. Services include:

• Family needs assessment and referrals to early intervention programs and services

• Growth and development assessments

• Parent education materials

• Referrals to early childhood programs and services

• Vision and hearing screening

Provides learning opportunities for adults, ages 16 and above, who are not enrolled in school and who lack the basic skills to read, write and speak English, compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society Services include:

• Adult diploma

• Basic skills

• Computer literacy

• English as a Second Language

• Family literacy

• GED

• Reading tutors and English as a Second Language tutors

• Workforce education programs

GED preparation classes includes practice tests in the four subject areas needed to earn a GED diploma - language arts, science, math, and social studies. Classes are free. When students are ready to take the GED, they register and pay for the tests at ged.com. Some scholarships for the tests are available. Classes are held at Minnesota State College Southeast - Room 313 (GPS Learning Center).

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Class activities are planned to encourage interaction between parent and child, many of the activities can be repeated at home Children also have time for free play with a child educator while parents meet for discussion and parenting information

Provides targeted services for children in grades K-8, remediation for students in grades 8-12, and adult programs to help learners improve their basic skills. Also offers a high school diploma program.

Offers short-term (3 months or less) training opportunities to help individuals enter a career pathway in a high-pay, in-demand occupation. Training opportunities include: Healthcare: ?- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA): First Aid/CPR ?- Medical Terminology: Medication Administration (TMA) ?- Medical Terminology: Community Interpreter Training ?- Medical Terminology: Pharmacy Certificate ?Manufacturing: ?- Welding Certificate: Welding Principles, Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Metallurgy and Materials 2 ?- Basic Welding: Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles ?- Advanced Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding ?Transportation: ?- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Permit Training ?- Diesel Mechanic Certification

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Program includes:

• child development information

• classes offered during the daytime and evening

• parent group time

• parenting support are provided by a licensed parent educator

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Provides community education programming that includes opportunities for learners at every stage of life.

• Adult basic education and GED

• Adult enrichment and trips

• Adult health and fitness

• Swimming lessons

• Youth enrichment

• Youth sports and recreation

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides employment and training services including:

• Assistance with obtaining a GED or high school diploma

• Career planning

• Dislocated workers job assistance

• Job search assistance

• Job training opportunities

• Minnesota Youth Program (MYP): Helps young people explore careers, create a career plan, and build job readiness skills

• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Offers job training through community service work. Services include creating an employment plan, job placement, job search support, skills assessment, and hands-on work experience.

• On-the-job training opportunities

• Skills assessment

• Tuition assistance for training in a new career

• Help with reading, math, writing, spelling, and vocabulary

• GED assistance and testing

• English as a Second Language classes

• Computer skills such as keyboarding, operating software, word processing, accessing the internet, and more

• Written test preparation for driver's license, for individuals ages 18 or older

• Preparation for United States citizenship test, information about forms and where to apply

• Work readiness skills such as resume writing, typing, 10-key, report/memo writing, interview techniques, and reading speed improvement

• Information about building self-esteem, budgeting, consumer information, shopping skills, current events, voting, and assessing community opportunities