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Provides GED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language, and digital literacy. Also offers Career Pathways, which is ??designed to help individuals advance over time from entry-level positions to higher-level, higher-paying jobs

- 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

Offers adult basic education to individuals in the following programs: - Bridge Classes: Offered to adult college students enrolled in college courses to enhance their skills in several subjects such as math, English, study skills, digital literacy, and more. The program offers a comprehensive pre- and post-evaluation. - English Language Classes: Help adults develop their English language fluency in weekly classes. Students practice English through courses that focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. - General Equivalency Diploma (GED): Helps prepare adults wishing to take the GED test. Courses are provided to cover Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Digital literacy and employability skills are embedded into the program.

Provides the following educational services: - Adult Basic Education: a group of individualized programs designed to help adult learners complete a high school diploma, pass the GED, review for college entrance and improve reading, writing, and math skills. ???- English Learner - EL: a program for adults seeking to improve their English language communication skills. Students work together in classroom settings. Classes are offered at many different skill levels and the curriculum focuses on helping learners successfully navigate systems of public schools, city, county and state governments, colleges, and work culture - Distance Learning and Basic Skills: program reviews reading, math, and grammar skills in an online setting. Meant for individuals who can work at their own pace at a time that works for them rather than a strict classroom schedule.

Provides a community center offer services such as: - Counseling and support for new immigrants - Employment referral and assistance - English as a Second Language and citizenship classes - Forms and applications assistance for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, public housing, childcare assistance, WIC, or Head Start programs - Health counseling and education - Home care services contracted with Medica offering homemaking and PCA services to older adults and individuals living with a disability - Parenting skills counseling - Senior program offering socialization and activities as well as seminars on health, immigration, and social services every other month - Translation services - Transportation assistance for health appointments, benefits appointments, and school - Youth programs such as a summer youth program helping children who are academically at risk, lack English skills, and have minimal education improve their academics and learning

Offers continuing education, such as: - Adult Basic Education: Provides courses offered in partnership with the Freshwater Education District. Helps individuals improve their basic reading, writing, math skills, and improve English language skills (ESL). - Obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) program - Support services including basic computer skills classes, transitions, job searches, and career exploration

Offers adult basic education for personal enrichment or to prepare for employment. Services offered: - Citizenship preparation - English as a Second Language - GED instruction - Improve basic skills such as work-related math, language, reading, or writing assistance - Literacy instruction

Provides assistance in learning English for those who speak another language

Community and adult basic education for youth and older adult programs, including art, sports, recreation, enrichment classes, ABE, ESL, and GED classes.

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 education, driver's education, facility rental, and adaptive classes and activities for adults living with disabilities ages 18 or older, from cooking and crafts to bingo and music.

- Skills brush-up for individuals who would like to improve reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and math skills - GED instruction - Adult Diploma completion (for persons ages 21 and older) - English as a Second Language instruction - Family School: Provides an opportunity for parents to finish high school and improve their math and English skills while they also improve their parenting skills (parents and children attend together) - Citizenship instruction - Official GED testing on site - Limited transportation available

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

- Career exploration and counseling services, including computerized career information and career and post-secondary counseling - College preparation classes in critical thinking, math, reading, spelling, and writing - Computer skills classes - Employment-related skills workshops and local job market information - English proficiency training across all skill levels (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension) - General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes - High school diploma completion courses

- Adult and continuing education - Adult basic education - GED instruction - English as a Second Language - Literacy assistance

Community and adult basic education and senior citizen programs including ABE, ESL, and GED classes.

- Provides classes for community in all areas of interest ? - May register online at www.bemdjicommunityed.arux.app

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

Among many classes, the following are offered: - Basic reading - Childcare provided - English as a second language - GED test preparation

- General Education Development (GED) - Course work and practice testing for high school equivalency diploma - Writing skills - Social Studies - Science - Literature & the Arts - Mathematics - Free use of study materials - GED Computer Software - TV study on KAWE, channel 9 - Video tapes and study materials may be checked out at Adult Education building - Study at your own pace when it fits your schedule - Walk in anytime Basic Skills Review: - Private, individualized instruction - Tutors available Improve your skills in: - Reading - Writing - Math - Computer - Job Seeking Skills Help with: - Resumes - Cover Letters - Interview skills Word By Word: - One to One Reading - Laubach Program is used to teach basic reading and writing skills to adults - Free, private tutoring is available - Tutoring is also available for foreign born adults who want to learn to read, write, speak and understand English Life Skills: - Drivers Permit preparation - Budgeting - Checkbook balancing - Test taking & study skills English As A Second Language: - For people from foreign cultures - Lessons to improve English skills (both written and spoken)

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Offers community education programs for all ages. Programs offered: - Adult academics such as English Language Learning/ELL, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, adult diploma preparation, and college prep - Adult enrichment classes such as fitness, cooking, arts/crafts, trips, sports, and other special interests - Adventure Club: A child care program for open to the public during the summer and school year - Early learning education programs for children birth - pre-Kindergarten age - Swimming lessons for all ages - Windows of Opportunities: Provides recreational, educational, and support activities for adults age 18 and over with physical, neurological and/or developmental disabilities - Youth enrichment classes which include after school programs, classes in art, crafts, cooking/baking, life skills, music/theater, sports, and STEM-focused activities - Youth leadership and internship opportunities in a variety of areas

Adult Education provides adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve literacy skills to become self-sufficient, proud employees, family members, and citizens. Adult Education offers the following classes: English Language Learning (ELL): ELL classes are designed for adults who are new to the English language and U.S. culture. Instruction focuses on communication for everyday life, such as the workplace, for all levels of English speakers. Skills include reading, writing, speaking, and listening. High School Equivalency Preparation: High School Equivalency preparation is offered for eligible adults looking to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma. Basic Skills Courses: Classroom opportunities are available for native and foreign-born community members. Instruction is personalized and based on the goals of each learner. Basic skills courses offer classes in the following areas: - Grammar, punctuation, and writing - Fractions, percents, and decimals - Reading fluency and comprehension - Preparation for college or technical school - Preparation for the workforce - Study for driver's written test in English for driving class ?- Understand and practice fundamentals in basic computer skills class

Provides individuals with a range of employment services including: ??- Career counseling? - Employment referrals - Employment workshop - English as a Second Language referrals - GED - Goal-setting with staff - Helps with resumes, applications, and interviews - High school diploma - Information and referral - Job placement assistance - Life skills - On-the-job training - Paid work experience - Post-high school education - Reading and math skills assessments - Tests to find interests

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, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Provide the following services: - Basic childcare training - Career consulting - Citizenship and civics - ESL Adult Education - ESL Early Childhood Education - Hands Across the World - "Learning Together" - Job training - Sewing and arts - School system - Out of the School Program - "Learning Together" Other programs include: - Academic tutoring and tutor volunteers in tandem with ISD 742 - Environmental stewardship - Human Trafficking Task Force