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.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:

Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information.

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.

Provides immigrants and their families with welcome and orientation to the community. Specializing in one on one English tutoring.

Offers classes to women wishing to learn to read, write, and speak English.

Students are individually tested and receive materials targeted to their goals and learning level. Students come for tutoring for 1 hours a week, and may also participate in twice-weekly conversation classes.

All classes and tutoring are in English.

Women may also check out bilingual books to read to their children. Some training materials (documents and videos) are available on website.

English as a Second Language (ESL) for people who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:

Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information.

Offers a variety of programs. Services include community literacy, free English classes, and GED prep.

Offers English as a Second Language classes for those who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

Offers an entry-level program for adult refugees and immigrants on learning to speak and read English. The program uses the Co-Teacher method, which provides students with a co-teacher from their community who speaks their language, understands their culture, and is aware of the barriers students face with accessing community resources. During class, co-teachers assist with delivering class material, help facilitate communication between students and the lead teacher, and offer feedback to assure class activities are relevant, effective, and culturally appropriate. Co-teachers also keep in touch with students outside the classroom. This aids in student retention and success.

A community college offering technical and transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates to support diverse educational objectives. NICC provides programs for high school graduates or individuals with GED equivalency, including High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction to help students gain knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. Additionally, the college offers English as a Second Language programs to assist non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking individuals in developing essential communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for success in an English-speaking environment.

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

English classes for New Americans interested in improving their English language skills. Courses provide instruction on conversational English and American culture with an emphasis on obtaining employment.

Refugee Employee Assistance Program (REAP) provides training, education, and career connections for refugees who have newly arrived in our community.

Offers a computer program utilizing Rosetta Stone for learning English and Spanish.

Offers basic skills and computer literacy classes at local community centers, churches, non-profit organizations, and community colleges. Services include computer-based ESL, ESL, computer-based English/Spanish GED preparation, internet browsers, Microsoft Office, and project-based technology learning activities.