- Reading, writing, and math skills - GED preparation - Family learning - Literacy instruction - English Language Learning - Citizenship preparation

Community Education Programs including: - Adult Academic Program: High school diploma classes, Adult Basic Skills classes, English Language Learning (ESL/ELL), GED preparation classes, Alternative Learning Center, Citizenship classes, Workplace Readiness, Family Literacy Program; GED Testing Center, ABE for Adults with Disabilities: Contact: (763)504-8300 - Adult Enrichment classes - Adults 19-54, Adults 55 and older, Contact: (763)504-6990 - Adventure Club School Age Care in District 281 Elementary Schools before and after school, non-school days, summer: Contact: (763)504-5320 - Community Schools and Partnerships: Contact: (763)504-4900 - Windows of Opportunity: Enrichment classes and activities for adults with disabilities: Contact: (763)504-6990 - Discover U Programs for Youth: After School, School's Out! and Summer Activities for K-8 students; Driver Education; Youth Leadership/Service: Contact: (763)504-6990

A culturally appropriate senior center providing services including: - Bilingual citizenship classes and ESL instruction - Congregate dining - Exercise, health, and nutrition education including Tai-Chi - In-home visits to assess determination of needs - Individual advocacy to access needed services and ensure fair treatment from community-based and government resources, assistance with making or canceling appointments with doctors, filling out forms, paying bills, and bridging cultural gaps - Information and referral - Intrepretation and translation support for limited English speakers going through the naturalization process - Social Media Classes - Transportation to medical appointments, human services appointments, shopping, errands, recreational/social appointments

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Provides adult basic education services including: - Basic reading, writing, and math skills - English as a Second Language - GED Assistance - Citizenship classes - Introduction to computers

Provides area adults with a wide variety of education opportunities for students who wish to receive their GED or brush up on: - Basic Skills Enhancement: Develop basic skills such as work-related math, reading or writing - General Educational Development (GED) Test Preparation: Study and practice for GED tests - Citizenship: Resources are available for students preparing for the United States Citizenship test - English Language Learner Program (ELL): Learn to speak, read and write in English - Workforce Preparation: Expand upon general skills needed to obtain, retain or improve employment opportunities

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Immigration services including citizenship classes, citizenship coaching, INS interviews, sponsoring families and reunification, citizenship for children, applying for a green card, public benefits assistance, and other legal advice

- Basic computer keyboarding assistance - Citizenship classes - GED assistance - Pre-testing for GED - Literacy instruction

The Southeast Initiative serves as a hub for resources, support, and advocacy offering guidance on: - Organizing and Leadership: Regional member committee and civic participation - Health & Wellness: Provides community education and prevention and mental health education - Employment and Career Services: Provides citizenship classes, GED classes, driver's knowledge exam classes, and job search assistance.

- Adult Literacy: Programs to help improve academic and language skills - High school diploma classes - GED preparation and testing - English language learning classes - beginning, intermediate, and advanced - Volunteer opportunities - Citizenship classes

Works to enhance the development of the individual through the many classes, activities, and programs offered for youth through adults. For Adults: - Computer and skills development classes - Recreational classes/activities - English language learning - GED and citizenship classes - Trips and activities for senior citizens - Big Buddy Volunteer Mentors For Youth: - Afterschool Adventures - grade K-6 - Dance - Preschool - 12th - Big Buddy Mentoring - ages 5-15 - Summer field trips - Teen Court - ages 13-18 - Skiing at Mount Kato - grade 7-12

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Provides the following educational programs for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing: - Accuplacer testing/training, a test that helps place students in the appropriate college courses for their skill level - Adult basic education and tutoring - Case management and citizenship training for refugees who are deaf - Driver's education - High school diploma assistance

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

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.

Community Education Programs including: - Adult Academic Program: High school diploma classes, Adult Basic Skills classes, English Language Learning (ESL/ELL), GED preparation classes, Alternative Learning Center, Citizenship classes, Workplace Readiness, Family Literacy Program; GED Testing Center, ABE for Adults with Disabilities: Contact: (763)504-8300 - Adult Enrichment classes - Adults 19-54, Adults 55 and older, Contact: (763)504-6990 - Adventure Club School Age Care in District 281 Elementary Schools before and after school, non-school days, summer: Contact: (763)504-5320 - Community Schools and Partnerships: Contact: (763)504-4900 - Windows of Opportunity: Enrichment classes and activities for adults with disabilities: Contact: (763)504-6990 - Discover U Programs for Youth: After School, School's Out! and Summer Activities for K-8 students; Driver Education; Youth Leadership/Service: Contact: (763)504-6990

Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs provide opportunities to obtain academic, interpersonal, and problem solving skills necessary to live self-sufficient lives - ABE programs include - Adult ESL - GED preparation - GED testing - Citizenship - Family literacy

- Adult basic education (elementary or secondary level basic skills such as work-related math, functional literacy skills, reading, or writing assistance) - Citizenship preparation - English as a Second Language - GED instruction - Literacy instruction

Provides the following: - Comprehensive job assistance including employment counseling, job referrals, job placements, and job development - Citizenship education

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Serves learners in the following main areas: - Basic skills brush-up (for those with or without disabilities) - Citizenship - Computer literacy - Diploma completion - Employment preparation/workforce readiness - English as a Second Language - GED preparation and testing

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, SerySafe food manager certification, para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

- 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