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Maze of Life Resource Center - Joliet
Provides programs and training for youth, including:
- Life skills training
- Peer mentorship
- Career readiness
- Tutoring and after school programs
- Dance and step programs
- Sports camp
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College
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.
Lincoln Literacy
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.
YWCA Northwestern Illinois
Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.
Parkland College Adult Education
Provides free tutoring for adults seeking to improve their reading, math, or fundamental English. Tutors work with students in public locations, such as churches, libraries, and adult basic education classrooms. Students need to be enrolled in adult basic education classes to receive tutoring services. Students are provided with all books and learning materials.
Western Nebraska Community College - Alliance
Offers the following free services to eligible students: professional tutoring, supplemental instruction (peer tutoring), advising, lunch workshops (topics include study skills, time management, and financial literacy), scholarship assistance, cultural events such as museum and theater visits, and a student parent support group.
Freedom for Youth Ministries - Des Moines
Offers reading, Literacy, and Homework help during after school programming for K-12th grade students.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Frontier Community College
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.
Girls Inc. of Omaha - Katherine Fletcher Center
Bloomington Public Library
The online resource Brainfuse provides online tutoring and resources to those in grades K-12 with additional offerings such as GED test prep and resume feedback available to adults. Brainfuse HelpNow makes bilingual tutors available for learners of all ages. Aside from offering live online tutoring in the areas of Language Arts, Math (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus), Science (including biology, chemistry, and physics), Social Studies, and Writing, Brainfuse also offers test prep in the following areas: SAT, ACT, AP, and GED.
Help with Spanish classes is available in Brainfuse's "Language Lab"
- Chat with a live tutor using a virtual classroom
- Complete assignments using a virtual whiteboard
- Share and mark up lessons and files
- Save, archive, and replay every one of your tutoring sessions
RSVP of Jasper County
Eddie Davis Community Center
Literacy Connection
Provides adult tutoring in basic reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), both one-on-one and in a small group. Citizenship and ESL Conversation Groups. Free drop-in groups. Family Literacy Program for parents and their children and workplace literacy for job-specific skills.
I LEARN - Innovative Learning Professionals
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - Carroll County
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Skinner Extension
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 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).
Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands - Millard Central Club
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 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).
Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.
Simply Destinee
Offers various activities for youth, with an emphasis on suicide awareness and mental health. Programs include:
- Art Therapy.
- Dance Team.
- Iam-powerment: self care and hygiene plus resume and interview tips for girls.
- S.E.E.D.S.: Combination of arts-focused programs.
- Peace Jam: Advocacy organization for youth.
- Tutoring.
Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff
Offers the following free services to eligible students: professional tutoring, supplemental instruction (peer tutoring), advising, lunch workshops (topics include study skills, time management, and financial literacy), scholarship assistance, cultural events such as museum and theater visits, and a student parent support group.
International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc.
Siouxland Youth for Christ - City Life Teen Center - Rock Rapids
Faith based, after school youth program offering tutoring and recreational activities for middle and high school students. Open to 11-19 year olds. Provides a relational, holistic, community-based ministry in which City Life teams raise up indigenous leaders from the young people living in the community.
Students meet weekly after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a family-style meal, games, activities, and discussion at The Underground City Life Teen Center.
Educational Talent Search
Identifies disadvantaged youth in grades 6-12 who have potential for post-secondary education, and encourages them to graduate from secondary schools and enroll in post-secondary education.
Services may include after school and tutorial homework assistance, career exploration activities, providing and assisting in completion of the ACT, college campus tours, and academic advising.
Staff encourages high school dropouts to return to school.
Participating schools:
- Middle Schools: Culler, Dawes, Lefler, Mickle, Park.
- High Schools: Northeast, Northstar, Lincoln High.
Hope Center for Kids
Sauk Valley Community College
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.