Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a Second Language.

- Career exploration and education options including computerized career information and career and post-secondary counseling - College Preparation classes to strengthen reading, writing, math, spelling and, critical thinking skills - Computer skills classes - Employment-related skills improvement includes learning computer basics, workshops on a variety of career and employment-related topics and, local job market information - English proficiency program includes reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. Classes for all skill levels. - GED preparation classes - High school diploma completion classes

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

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, 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.

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

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

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a Second Language.

Area Learning Center (ALC) Independent study evening program and alternative high schooling daytime program for students grades 10 - 12 who are behind in their education Community Education - Adult basic education programs including ABE, ESL, and GED classes - Adult lifelong learning - Adult recreation - Open and lap swim - Performing arts - Swimming lessons - Youth enrichment - Youth recreation

Offers adult education programs, with classes held at schools, community sites, businesses, and the Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning: - English Language Learner (ELL) classes - GED preparation - Occupational preparation (e.g., EMT, Nurse Assistant, Commercial Driver, retail/customer service training) - Post-secondary/college preparation - Volunteer opportunities - Work readiness

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

- Adult basic education (ABE), ESL, and GED classes - Aquatics, including lifeguard training, water safety instruction, and scuba training - Computer classes - Sports and exercise activities - Summer enrichment camps and sports camps for students in grades 3 - 8 - Summer recreation and programs for children - Summer school offered in Clarkfield, Echo, and Granite Falls - Youth activities include dances, movies, theater performances, trips, and craft instruction - Youth development programs

- Community education classes - Recreational activities - Sports programs - Interactive Television community education opportunities - Aquatic program - Senior citizens programming - Driver's Education Training - GED instruction - Adult Basic Education - ESL - English as Second Language - Discovery Kids now offers extended learning care from 6:30 am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday for children age 6 weeks through 6th grade. Preschool and school-age kids will be in separate rooms.

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

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

- Child care and extended day programs - Community Bridge: Recreational program for adults with developmental disabilities - English language learning - General interest courses for persons of all ages such as cooking courses, dance instruction, general arts and crafts, gardening, etc. - Tutoring - Youth enrichment, youth service program and youth leadership services

Community education classes and activities include: - Adult Enrichment: Adult basic education, ESL, GED, computer literacy skills, career pathways, smart driver courses, dance and exercise classes. - Driver's Education: Lakeview Community Education has partnered with A+ Driving School for the Driver's Education Program. - Youth Enrichment: Provides educational programs and athletics/activity opportunities for children to explore their interests and build new skills.

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

Community education programs include: - 55 Alive refresher and driving courses - Adult basic education classes and high school diploma programs - Adult enrichment classes in finance, hobbies, parenting, safety, technology, and travel - Art education - Computer use and keyboarding basics - CPR and First Aid classes - Craft Instruction - Drivers education - English as a Second Language - Extension education - Fitness classes - GED preparation and testing information - MCIS - Minnesota Career Information System - Preschool and school-age childcare - Recreation activities for all ages - Swimming lessons and pool information - Youth enrichment classes Note: Class times and dates may change

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

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

Offers services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include: ?- Career counseling ????- English as a Second Language classes - GED - Goal setting - Help with resumes, applications, and interviews - High school diploma - Job and life skills - Job placement - Paid work experience - Post high school education assistance - Reading and math skills - Referrals to other agencies - Tests to find interests and skills

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

- Adult basic education classes ?- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction - GED instruction - Adult literacy instruction

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