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800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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.
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Connects individuals with information and resources to help gain access to post-secondary education. Services include:
  • Information about public postsecondary education
  • Publications relating to post-secondary education
  • Student resources
56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Provides intensive, year-round academic services and enrichment activities to prepare low-income at-risk students holistically for success in college. Students attend Edison Senior High School, North Senior Academy, Patrick Henry High School, and South High School in Minneapolis. Students spend five weeks during the summer living at the university dormitories, attending classes, and related activities. Program includes:
  • Academic year courses in science, English, ACT, career prep, and college planning
  • Academic and personal counseling
  • Cultural and experiential activities
?- Tutorial assistance in high school subjects
1780 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including:
  • Adult Basic Education: Includes citizenship, college readiness, English as a second language (ESL), GED, job preparation, and online learning classes
  • Adult enrichment classes: Includes culinary, garden, health and wellness, and more
  • After-school programs
  • Exercise classes: Includes dance, pickleball, swimming, yoga, and more?
  • Driver training for new drivers and older adults
  • Youth summer programs
  • Youth sports and recreation
Offers several services to the community, such as:
  • Cultural Preservation and Pride: Provides festivals, storytelling circles, and cultural showcases encompassing identity and culture
  • Economic Independence: Provide programs and tools to help families build economic independence including job training, business consulting, and financial literacy programs
  • First-Generation Student Scholarship and Mentorship: Offer academic and scholarship resources, college readiness support, and mentorship to help students achieve their educational goals
  • Information and Resources: Connect families to culturally competent resources in health care and mental health services
  • Immigration and Legal Education: Offers information to immigrant families about immigration and provide referrals to legal resources
2424 West 5th Street, Suite 102, Duluth, MN 55806
Assists individuals one-on-one with identifying goals, creating action plans, and walking the steps of their plan. Coaches act as cheerleaders, accountability partners, and guides. Also offers educational opportunities for GED, College Prep, College Study/College Success, Digital/Computer Skills, and Career Pathways in Healthcare and Customer Service.
1215 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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.
20 NE 3rd Street, Aitkin, MN 56431
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.
1001 West Chestnut Street, Virginia, MN 55792
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.
1515 East 25th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
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.
41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1394
Program designed to meet the specific educational and employment needs of youth. Services include:
  • Education: Assists with obtaining a social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID, application assistance for food stamps, Medical Assistance, or financial aid, advocating at school, connecting with GED tutors, and preparing for college applications. Financial assistance for obtaining vital documents is available.
  • Employment: Assists all youth with online job searches, applications, resumes, and practice interviewing. Providing work appropriate clothing, transportation in the form of bus passes and bus tokens to get to and from work and for interviews and Lyft/Uber for a job interview, and referrals to partner organizations to find other employment resources. YouthLink partners with HIRED/Goodwill Easter Seals.
2575 West 88th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
  • 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
2614 Nicollet Avenue, Suite 207, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Provides a combination of career workshops, workforce training, and empowers youth to achieve their full potential. Focus areas include:
  • Coaching and Mentorship: Personalized guidance and mentorship from mentors to help Somali youth navigate challenges and build a path to success
  • College Readiness: Support for academic planning, applications, and transition to higher education
  • Leadership Development: Cultivates the skills and confidence needed to lead in diverse settings
  • Workforce Readiness: Practical training and resources to excel in the job market
1851 US-169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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.
2101 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
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.
235 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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.
1030 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104
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
2124 10th Street, Two Harbors, MN 55616
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.
College and career readiness program for high school students. Introduces students to various STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and business careers. Students are taught professional skills, and how to set and achieve goals.
300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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.
1669 Arcade Street North, Suite 4, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Job search resource center:
  • Career exploration
  • Computers, printers and fax machine available to use
  • Environmental and Construction Workers Training Program trains and places people in the construction trades, including certification in Hazmat, OSHA 30, Confined Space, First Aid, CPR and Adult AED
  • Job development
  • Job interview training, job search techniques, and resume preparation assistance through workshops
  • Job retention services
  • Job search and placement assistance
  • Job skills training
  • Job training through apprenticeships, classroom instruction, internships, and on-the-job training
  • MPower: 8-week summer youth career exposure and mentorship program created to develop the skills high school students ages 14 - 18 who are residents of the east side of Saint Paul already possess. Through this college and career exposure program, students get paid to explore the pathways to careers that interest them. Provides college tours, company tours, internship opportunities, job search support, professional development, and trade/union hall tours.
  • Referrals to job fairs and job hotlines
3920 13th Avenue East, Hibbing, MN 55746
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.
715 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet, MN 55720
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.
14 North 11th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
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.
11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • 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