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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.

Offers limited English language classes for those within the South Sudanese community. 

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Provides Community events, adult classes such as English as a second language and citizenship classes. Also helps with applications and forms.

Offers English language classes for individuals with limited English proficiency. Morning and evening class times are available on campus and at the Rantoul location for beginners. Instruction is also offered for individuals needing to improve their basic literacy skills, obtain high school equivalency certificate, or prepare for college or careers. 

Offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes (traditional and online), English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes, citizenship information, community tutoring for adult learners (Oglesby location only).

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:

- Employment skills class

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

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

- Job placement for refugees

-- Refugee resettlement from another country to Omaha and Lincoln

- Support groups

- Youth programming

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

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.

Offers free educational services to individuals aged 16 and older, including GED/HSE preparation classes, online GED/HSE preparation, reading readiness, job skills, math readiness, healthcare, manufacturing, ESL (English as a Second Language), and transition skills classes. Citizenship education is available to help individuals understand U.S. history, government, and culture, and prepare for the responsibilities of citizenship. Literacy services and tutoring are provided to eligible individuals. Additionally, the program serves as a test site for high school equivalency exams such as the GED, HiSET, and TASC, enabling participants to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.

GED (General Education Development) and ABE (Adult Basic Education) classes for those seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.

ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are 'open entry' throughout the year, providing instruction in English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for adults who range in ability from absolute non-speakers of English to those who are nearly fluent.

College enrollment services:

Academic Advising provides assistance with the entry and re-entry into college (2 year or 4 year institutions), information about post-secondary education, assistance with the college application process, and assistance preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT, ACT, and Compass).

Financial Aid offers information about financial aid opportunities, assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), and scholarship search.

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

Strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher educational or vocational training. Services offered:

- Adult Basic Educational Services.

- Citizenship Services.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Services.

- GED Services.

- Project VITAL (Adult Literacy Services).

- Workforce Services.

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

Provides refugee resettlement and immigration and citizenship services including refugee employment services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, housing, mediation, and counseling, assistance with green cards, citizenship, counseling, legal services.

On-site therapy, counseling, group-based programming, and individual/family case management to improve lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Also currently serving refugees from Ukraine.

Member-based organization for individuals and organizations interested in community issues related to refugees and immigrants. Meets unfulfilled needs of immigrants and refugees in the Quad Cities, such as english as a second language.

Can assist with applying for resources in Illinois, including SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid, SEAP, etc.

Can help you apply for up to $500 to pay for DACA renewal fees.

Offers financial assistance to those that qualify.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.