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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.

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.

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

Offers the following services:

- Preparation for citizenship testing

- Instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics (ABE)

- Preparation and testing for a high school diploma (GED)

- English language learner (ELL)

- Integrated Education and Training

Classes are available at the following locations:

- Madison

- Norfolk

- O'Neill

- South Sioux City

- Tyson - Madison and Dakota City

- Wakefield

- West Point

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

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes are offered in Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Columbus Junction, and West Liberty.

ELA classes expand English communication skills for students who are not native English speakers. Classroom, small group and computer instruction are designed to promote reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn about personal communication, conducting business, work-related communication, and civic engagement.

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 English Language Acquisition (ELA) which is a language program designed for adults, 16 years and older, whose native language is not English. The ELA program helps students improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills from literacy to the advanced level. Students improve English skills while also learning about U.S. culture. There is no tuition fee for these classes.

Before entry into the program, a student must obtain an English skills assessment for accurate placement. Placement testing is done weekly throughout most of the year.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Food services available, by appointment only.