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GED classes help adult students improve reading, math, science, and/or social studies knowledge, to help students pass the GED test and earn the equivalent of a high school diploma.

Citizenship classes help students prepare for the naturalization interview, as well as the 100 questions used for the civics portion of the naturalization test to become a US citizen. Classes meet twice a week, with one class being held in Columbus and one in Schuyler. Morning or evening classes are available, and students may start anytime during the year and continue for as long as needed until they have the confidence to pass the citizenship test. Classes are taught entirely in English; students must have a basic understanding of English to attend.

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes help students learn English through conversation, writing, and listening.

One-on-one employability skills help individuals look for and apply for jobs and are tailored to specific needs.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
U.S. citizenship classes offering instruction in English, civics, and American history for aspiring naturalization candidates. Students are free join at at anytime.
Adult education including GED classes, adult basic education in reading and math, English as a Second Language (ESL), and other basic literacy needs. Free Amazon tablet program to each GED earner completing 40 hours of instruction, while funding lasts.

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Literacy Programs
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Citizenship Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

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Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
One-on-one tutoring and group classes are offered for those studying for US citizenship. Adult students are matched with individual tutors for one-on-one tutoring in English as a Second Language, US citizenship exam preparation, basic math, reading or computer skills. One-on-one tutoring and group classes are offered for those studying for US citizenship.

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Adult Basic Education
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

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Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language

Assists all refugees; provides programs for ESL, transportation, cultural orientation, and employment. Helps refugees learn to live and work in the United States.

Services include:

-- English as a Second Language.

-- Employment skills class.

-- Interpreters available to go with refugees to medical appointments or hospitals.

-- Advocacy.

-- Coordinates health and human services, ESL classes, housing with OHA, citizenship, drivers' licenses and classes, etc.

-- Public speaking.

-- Job placement for refugees.

-- Refugee resettlement from another country to Omaha.

-- Support groups.

-- Youth program.

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Citizenship Education
Language Interpretation
Refugee Resettlement Services
Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups
English as a Second Language
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Job Search/Placement
For 2024, course begins February 5th. Class days are Mondays and Wednesdays. Class times are 10 am-12:00 pm and 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.

Offers adult citizenship and civics courses in the evenings to assist with the naturalization process, preparing and navigating participants for naturalization/citizenship interviews.

Civics course provides the materials, tools, and strategies needed to become a United States citizen successfully.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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English as a Second Language
Community Colleges
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Career Counseling
Life Skills Education

Assists women and men who are studying to take the naturalization test and to become informed and participative U.S. citizens.

Provides two 12-week semesters of group classes to provide explanation, reinforcement, and practice. Volunteers work individually with those who are scheduled to take their naturalization test.

All classes and tutoring are in English.

Services offered include:

ESL or English as a Second Language is a program for people who speak, read and write best in a language other than English and desire to improve their use of the English language. Entry-level English through college-prep English is available.

HiSET and High School Completion Center (testing and prep).

Adult Literacy program provides opportunities for adults in need of literacy skills and refresher basics in reading, writing and math. Adult Literacy classes are offered at various locations in and around Des Moines and in cooperation with local schools and organizations.

COLLEGE (core) classes for DMACC's associate degree programs and non credit classes for personal and professional development.

Continuing Education Classes are offered at DMACC.

Business Consulting

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Literacy Programs
Continuing Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language

Provides free Immigration and Naturalization Assistance to help immigrants and refugees become US citizens.

Community education workshops will be offered, ESL/Citizenship Classes and legal assistance including preparing Naturalization and/or DACA applications.

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Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices

Classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, and workforce development. Classes online and at various locations.

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Prejob Guidance
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Provides Citizenship Classes.
Assists individuals with all forms and explanations of the processes for US Citizenship applications. Also assists people in getting fingerprints, updating work permits, and permanent resident cards. While staff are not lawyers, they know all the rules. All inquiries are confidential.

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Citizenship Education
Offers citizenship classes.
Online service that guides users safely through every step of the citizenship application start to finish.

Informs users if they may need help from an immigration expert.

Works with lawyers from over 200 non-profit organizations to help with the citizenship process if there is a problem with a client's application. Connects clients to free, live, online legal help or a local partner organization.

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Citizenship Education
Offering food pantry services for adults ages 50 and older, with options for home delivery or pick-up.

Social work services for adults ages 50 and older.

Educational and wellness programs consist of morning physical activity exercises (Tai-Chi and Zumba), basic English tutorials, literacy classes in Spanish, citizenship classes, computer classes, civic engagement, workshops on health and nutrition, self-esteem activities, health screenings, dance, arts and crafts, sewing, and field trips into the community.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Spanish as a Second Language
Food Pantries
Senior Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

Categories

Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Offers citizenship classes.
Supports several grant-funded opportunities for instruction to help adults improve their life skills throughout the 15-county area. Includes Basic Skills/GED and English as a Second Language classes. There also are many volunteer opportunities available.

Categories

Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

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Literacy Programs
Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Offers citizenship classes.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Categories

English as a Second Language
Community Colleges
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Tutoring Services
Literacy Programs
Career Counseling
Life Skills Education
Family Resource Program offers language skills, citizenship classes, translation and other assistance regarding INS documents, birth certificates, marriage certificates, high school and college diploma, educational transcripts, and health care services. Offers tax return filings to the community. Employment assistance to job seekers, and employment Bulletin Board information and referral services through bilingual radio program.

Parenting Kindly education to Asian parents.

Youth Leadership Program where youth meet every week to learn leadership skills, community and cultural involvement, and career development skills. Offers Asian Student scholarships - currently provides four (4) $500 scholarships to Asian graduating seniors from any Lincoln Public School.

Seniors Program provides weekly group education programs at the center providing health and behavioral health services to Asian elders.

Cultural education through sharing and presenting the Asian cultural information and activities in Lincoln/Lancaster County. Other cultural activities such as lectures, Tet festival, talks and a number of multi-cultural training sessions, Vietnamese and Chinese language classes, and cooking classes are organized at the Center for a wide variety of groups throughout the year. Cultural and resource orientation classes are offered to New Americans and refugees to educate and share cultural aspects that will help to the refugee community to understand and adjust to have a harmonious life.

Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications for SNAP, unemployment, legal aid and resumes.

Volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.

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Citizenship Education
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Youth Enrichment Programs
Language Translation
Language Interpretation
English as a Second Language
Parenting Skills Classes