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Lincoln Literacy

1023 Lincoln Mall, Suite 104, Lincoln, NE 68508

Volunteer tutors for adults, available to native speakers of English seeking to improve literacy skills and those learning English as a new language (English Language Learners).

One to one instruction is available for learners desiring to work at their own pace and/or on a specific skill area.

Small group tutoring is offered through programs organized around students of particular cultures, needs, or goals (Citizenship, Family Literacy, and Workforce Readiness for Refugees, GED Prep and CNA Prep), and in programs to develop vocabulary and skills in a specific subject area (Computer Literacy). Additionally, family literacy programs are available for adult English language learners and their preschool and early elementary age children.

Free conversation groups provide a forum for students to practice their skills in listening and speaking English. Tutors facilitate the groups by giving students discussion topics, vocabulary and dialogue practice.

Volunteer tutors are trained through a 3-5-hour program covering learning styles, adult language acquisition and lesson development. Persons 18 years or older are invited to become tutors and LL members. A minimum commitment of one year is requested for volunteer tutors.

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Omaha Public Library - Willa Cather Branch

1905 South 44th Street, Omaha, NE 68105

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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Central Community College - Schuyler Adult Education

108 East 18th Street, Schuyler, NE 68661

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.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Carter Lake Club and Camp Nakomis

4101 North 17th Street, Carter Lake, IA 51510

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp.

Meals served. Limited bus service.

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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley

1 South 6th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174

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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Elburn Lions Club

500 South Filmore Street, Elburn, IL 60119

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

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YWCA Northwestern Illinois - Rockford Location

4990 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

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Baby TALK

355 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Provides GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant. Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes. Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together. Wraparound services include, transportation, Case Management, parent education, and home visits.

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Iowa Western Community College Adult Learning Center

2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Provides student-focused path for adults looking to strengthen foundational academic skills. Whether working toward a high school equivalency, improving reading, writing, or math, or building the skills needed for college or career training.

HiSET classes and testing.

ESL (English as a Second Language) courses.

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Metropolitan Community College

Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Community college providing technical, vocational, and academic education. Continuing education. English as a Second Language. ABE/General Educational Development (GED) testing and preparation.

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United Way of the Great River Region

515 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
ProvidesĀ a literacy program in the elementary schools for Kindergarten - 2nd grade.

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Literacy Council of Grand Island, Inc.

115 West Charles Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Teaches adult students reading, writing, and math literacy skills free of charge, and regardless of age, income, background, race, or religion. Students receive free literacy education though the agency's Four Pillars of Programming: One-on-One tutoring, Group Classes, the Language and Learning Lab with access to various self-paced computer programs, and the Community Connection Center, where members of the public can gather to assist students and have conversation practice.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands - South Club

5051 South 22nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp.

Meals served. Limited bus service.

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Latino Center of the Midlands

4937 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68107

The Siembra Nebraska internship program provides internships for local high school and college students in environmental and agricultural sustainability, multimedia, business, construction, public health, and more.

In the five different internship programs, interns are able to develop leadership skills through on-the-job experience and mentorship opportunities.

Offers High School Equivalency/GED test instruction, English as a Second Language classes, literacy programs, and computer literacy training.

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Urban Campus

1100 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Provides adult volunteers who offer one on one tutoring support for reading, speaking and spelling problems. Free assessments provide information on specific literacy skill needs.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Henry Davis Bryan Middle Club

8210 South 42nd Street, Bellevue, NE 68147

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp.

Meals served. Limited bus service.

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Omaha Public Library - Milton R. Abrahams Branch

5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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Omaha Public Library - Millard Branch

13214 Westwood Lane, Omaha, NE 68144

Full service public lending library, reference, children's, videos, music cassettes/CDs, books on tape and CD, DVDs, online databases, and e-books. Internet access and wi-fi available. Computer labs. Free computer classes for youth, teens, and adults on MS Office software programs, internet surfing, internet job searching, and other classes; call or see website for details.

Programming for children, young adults, and adults.

Meeting rooms and study rooms are available at some locations.

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United Way of the Midlands

Hastings Literacy Program

123 North Marian Road, Hastings, NE 68901
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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City Impact

1035 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

Literacy program for K-8th grade students at select Elementary schools in Lincoln. In addition to in-school tutoring, Impact Reading tutoring is available at City Impact. Struggling readers are matched with a trained volunteer tutor who utilizes provided literacy curriculum. The goal is to get each student to or above grade reading level.

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National Hook-Up of Black Women - Joliet

1705 Richards Street, Joliet, IL 60433

Provides literacy workshops and distributes reading materials. Partners with Silver Cross to provide reading rooms and lending libraries.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands - North Club

2610 Hamilton Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp.

Meals served. Limited bus service.

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Refugee Connection Center

3200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Provides refugee services that include:

  • Connecting senior refugees to community resources

  • Culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, available statewide by telehealth

  • English classes

  • Community gardening and small farm business programs

  • Child care business training in Polk, Buena Vista, Black Hawk, Scott, and Woodbury counties

  • An Individual Development Account program with financial education and matched savings, available statewide

  • Direct and financial help to foreign-born victims of human trafficking statewide

  • Support for unaccompanied children and youth from Central America who want to connect with family in Iowa, available statewide

  • Business training and technical help in central Iowa

  • A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

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Central Community College - Lexington Adult Education

1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington, NE 68850

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.

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Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff

1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

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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