Counselors help with home and school problems for minority students by tutoring and counseling

Created to increase rural access to higher education opportunities and information Serves adults, home school parents K-12 and beyond, and high school students seeking college courses. - Connects people with information about specific programs from colleges and universities all across the world - Provides Internet services for classes and research - Gathers information about financial aid and grants - Provides student mentoring and advice - Organizes study groups and tutoring support - Proctor exams - GED Testing - Investigate career options and increase job potential - Workforce trainings

Provides people of all ages opportunities to pursue postsecondary education including certificate programs, career and technical education, apprenticeships, community college, and four-year college. There are two centers in Minnesota, Northern Minnesota and Southern Minnesota. Services are provided free and include: - Access to career assessment tools - Assistance development education plans - College resource guides covering a range of topics related to preparing for and going to college - Encouragement, support, and accountability - Individual assistance completing applications for admission, financial aid, and scholarships - Internet access for researching educational information and scholarship opportunities - One-on-one mentoring, in person, virtual, phone, text, or email - Participation at college fairs, community events, and other awareness activities - Small group workshops on topics of interest

Academic advising and support services: - American Indian Learning Resource Center - Career Center - Disability Resources - Diversity and Inclusion - International Student Services - Tutoring Center Campus resources: - Campus daycare - Counseling - Medical services: Professional medical staff at UMD Health Services provides quality, primary health care - Student health services: A comprehensive health and wellness facility provides health care needs to college students - Technology resources Student Life: - Kirby Student Center - Multicultural Center - Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) and Facilities - Sports clubs - Student Government Association - Student organizations UMD One Stop Student Services: Provides expert advice regarding registration, financial aid, billing, payment, student records, and veterans benefits

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

- Personal counseling - Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

- Adult Basic Education including: English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) classes, basic computer classes, GED preparation classes, and Citizenship preparation classes - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Designed to help our youth expand their interests and discover new and exciting new career paths through technology-based projects (programming, film-making, music production, and design) - Youth in Action (YA!) Program: A mentoring program for Latino high school students that focuses on academic support, college prep, and community engagement through volunteering and service-learning opportunities

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

Job exploration counseling: - - Career mentorship - - Identification of career pathways of interest to students - - In-demand industries and occupations - - Informational interviews - - Job shadowing - - Non-traditional employment options - - Skills verification - - The labor market - - Vocational interests - - Workplace tours/field trips Work Based Learning: Uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities. - - Career mentorship - - Informational interviews - - Job shadowing - - Paid and non-paid work based learning internships - - Paid and non-paid work experience - - Practicum - - Service learning - - Student-led enterprises - - Volunteering - - Workplace tours/field trips - - Youth apprenticeships Counseling on Postsecondary Education: Options may include - - - Advising students and parents or representatives on academic curricula - - Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - - Providing information about college application and admissions processes - - Providing resources that may be used to support individual student success in education and training (i.e., disability support services) Workplace Readiness Training: Teaches skills such as - - - Communication and interpersonal skills - - Financial literacy, benefits planning - - Job-seeking skills - - Navigating transportation options - - Understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance, as well as other "soft" skills necessary for employment - - Utilizing assistive technology effectively Self-advocacy: Provides instruction including - - - Learning about personal rights and responsibilities - - Learning how to request accommodations, or services and supports - - Mentoring with educational staff such as principals, nurses, teachers, or office staff - - Participating in youth leadership activities offered in educational or community settings - - Peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment

- Counseling services is available for enrolled students - MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS / SCREENINGS INCLUDE: - Anxiety screening - Depression screening - General assessments for substance use disorder - General mental health screening - TYPES OF COUNSELING INCLUDE: - Academic skills and difficulties - Anger management - Alcohol use disorder counseling - Anger management - Assertiveness training - Bereavement - Career counseling - Depression - Drug use disorder counseling - Life problems and transitions and college adjustment - Pregnancy counseling (right-to-life perspective) - Psychiatric disorder counseling - Sexual assault - Stress management - Suicide

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.

- Personal counseling - Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing

This is a non-profit organization designed to help high school students with: - Tutoring - School needs - Transportation - Summer recreation - Drug problems - Also offer career counseling - It is a title 9 program - To be eligible for the Indian education Program, you must have some Native American heritage - Education for grades K-12 to help students stay in school

- Adult Basic Education including: English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) classes, basic computer classes, GED preparation classes, and Citizenship preparation classes - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Designed to help our youth expand their interests and discover new and exciting new career paths through technology-based projects (programming, film-making, music production, and design) - Youth in Action (YA!) Program: A mentoring program for Latino high school students that focuses on academic support, college prep, and community engagement through volunteering and service-learning opportunities

- Adult Basic Education including: English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) classes, basic computer classes, GED preparation classes, and Citizenship preparation classes - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: Designed to help our youth expand their interests and discover new and exciting new career paths through technology-based projects (programming, film-making, music production, and design) - Youth in Action (YA!) Program: A mentoring program for Latino high school students that focuses on academic support, college prep, and community engagement through volunteering and service-learning opportunities

Provides personal guidance, academic support, and information to students and parents to help them begin thinking and planning for their educational futures. Outreach liaisons meet with students and/or families in school classrooms and in small groups to help them understand personal and family values, goals, interests, and provide tutoring. Includes exploration of: - Career information and the different types of postsecondary options to reach career goals - Class choice options in middle and high school to prepare to enter and succeed in postsecondary education - College planning and goal setting - Various ways to cover the costs of postsecondary education

Provides a quality educational program honoring students' cultural heritage, including: - After-school academic support - After-school enrichment activity - Career exploration - Individualized tutoring - Parental support - Special education cultural representative

Offers a college access program targeting low-income, first generation college adults ages 19 and over. Will assist youth 12 - 18 by request. Assists persons with academic and career counseling including: - Academic and career assessment testing - Academic and career counseling and referral - Referral for dropouts wishing to complete GED - Information about post-secondary educational programs - Information and assistance in applying for financial aid for post secondary education and help filling out FAFSA online - Referral to community agencies and services - Workshops on topics such as college survival skills, financial assistance for post secondary education, career decision making, etc.