- 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

- 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

Provides learning opportunities for adults who lack the basic skills to read, write, and speak English as well as compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society. Includes: - Adult diploma - Basic skills - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Family literacy - GED instruction

Provides credit recovery to students in the Minneapolis-metropolitan area. Students may be in grades 10 - 12 and up to 21 years of age to earn a high school diploma. VOAHS is a state-approved Minneapolis Public School Contract Alternative Program.

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

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.

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.

- Assistance with reading, writing, spelling and math - Computer skills - English as a Second Language - GED test preparation - Preparation for vocational school or college

- Basic adult education classes - Instruction for a GED/adult diploma - English as a second language classes

Offers onsite youth development activities year-round. Direct services provided to youth and families include these core elements: - Literacy focus: literacy interventions are customized to meet the unique needs of each child. - Caring adult tutors: highly-trained, culturally-competent volunteers provide a consistent, 4-hour weekly dosage of programming throughout the year. - Social asset development: youth-driven service learning projects are designed to build competence, confidence, connections, and community. - Strong family engagement: parents are equipped with new skills that bolster their role in advancing their children's learning. - Youth voice: youth are empowered to set behavior expectations, work with their tutors to develop their own goals, and shape program offerings through evaluation. - 21st century skill-building: the program works to build digital literacy and integrates technology, such as laptops and e-readers, to enhance literacy.

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

- 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

Provides culturally appropriate, community-based education services to disadvantaged youth Adult Basic Education Program: Provides adults with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an industry recognized certificate in a career pathway through a full day school program Alternative Senior High School: Accredited, comprehensive high school diploma program that focuses on basic academic skills that promote college and career readiness. Offers leadership development and community service opportunities. Extended Day/Extended Year Program: GAP students and youth throughout Saint Paul can participate in Out-of-School Time enrichment opportunities before and after school. Activities focus on arts and culture, technology, career and job readiness, sports and recreation. Post-Secondary Education: Partners with area colleges and universities to provide students and graduates with college access opportunities and support

Provides learning opportunities for adults, ages 16 and above, who are not enrolled in school and who lack the basic skills to read, write and speak English, compute and solve problems necessary to function on the job and in society Services include: - Adult diploma - Basic skills - Computer literacy - English as a Second Language - Family literacy - GED - Reading tutors and English as a Second Language tutors - Workforce education programs

- Youthbuild participants spend one week in academic and leadership activities - Alternate week focuses on construction training and leadership development - 29 hours per week in a training program Program combines: - Academics - Leadership development - Construction training Participant responsibilities including working on the following: - High school diploma or GED - Job skills building - Work experience - Leadership - Service learning projects

- Adult basic education - English as a Second Language - GED preparation

- Adult basic education - English as a second language (ESL) - GED assistance

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.

Learning opportunities. Assists with: - Reading, writing and math - English as a Second Language - GED program - Workforce education program - Tutors

- Youthbuild participants spend one week in academic and leadership activities - Alternate week focuses on construction training and leadership development - 29 hours per week in a training program Program combines: - Academics - Leadership development - Construction training Participant responsibilities including working on the following: - High school diploma or GED - Job skills building - Work experience - Leadership - Service learning projects

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.

- Adult basic education - Free classes are available in Appleton, Madison, and Milan - To find an ABE site, call (320)269-9297 ext. 116 - Computer classes - English as a Second Language - GED assistance - Family literacy - Reading, writing, spelling, and math tutoring

- English as a Second Language classes - English, math, spelling, and reading instruction - Free classes including Introduction to Computers - GED preparation with individualized instruction - One-on-one tutoring for new readers - Child care and transportation available

- ESL classes - Family learning center including literacy instruction - GED classes - High school diploma courses