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

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Prejob Guidance
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education

Provides services for Elderly Refugees at Lutheran Services in Iowa partners with individuals age 60 and older to foster community connections, improve their quality of life and work towards their goal of U.S. citizenships.

For Citizenship Classes, Call Wendy Vasquez for more information and to add your name to the list (515) 771-8656.
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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English as a Second Language
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Citizenship Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Language Translation
Language Interpretation
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Youth Enrichment Programs

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

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

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

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

Citizenship classes.

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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Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Offers citizenship classes.

Community Assistance

-- Provides resources for health, financial, and public services in the community

-- Assistance with accessing public assistance program and benefits-- Assistance completing forms and making phone calls on an individual's behalf

-- Referrals for basic needs and emergency assistance

-- Employment services and consultations

-- Access to legal and immigration consultations through partnerships with Immigrant Legal Center, Jason Finch & Associates, and the Law Office of Sylvia Rodriguez

Community Home Gardens:

Trained staff help address and improve access to affordable produce in the southeast Omaha community by providing education and training for families and community members to learn to build, grow, and maintain their own backyard gardens. This project will also be a catalyst to address other social needs through community resource connections.

Mindfulness and Physical Well-Being:

Trained staff and instructors teach community members mindfulness techniques and strategies to reduce stress and improve wellness. Along with mindfulness practice, physical activity is offered to help address the stress of our community's everyday lives.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Citizenship Education
Home Gardening Assistance/Supplies
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
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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Refugee Resettlement Services
Language Interpretation
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Job Search/Placement
Citizenship Education
Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups
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.

Categories

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

Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Offers citizenship classes.
Information and referral.
Translation and interpretation.
GED study materials and test resources.
Citizenship classes.
Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.
Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.
Domestic violence support group.

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Citizenship Education
Youth Enrichment Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Language Translation
Language Interpretation
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Educational classes include citizenship, computer classes, and English as a Second Language.

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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
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.
GED classes help adult students improve reading, math, science, and/or social studies knowledge. The ultimate goal is for students to 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 U.S. citizen. Classes are two hours long and meet two times per week. Students can choose from morning or evening classes. Students can start at any time during the year and continue for as long as needed until they have the knowledge and 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 the English language through conversation, writing, and listening. Classes also include some instruction in basic career readiness subjects.

Categories

Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
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.

Categories

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