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Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

The federal agency of the United States providing lawful immigration, naturalization, and citizenship. Adoption: - Offers information and forms about intercountry adoption, determines the suitability and eligibility for prospective adoptive parents, and eligibility of the child immigrating to the United States E-Verify Contact Center: - A contact center available to assist individuals with using E-Verify, password resets, assistance with cases, and technical support. The contact center can help answer questions about E-Verify policies and procedures, Form I-9, and employment eligibility. Family Petition for a Green Card, visa, or Refugee/Asylee status: - Information about the application process for family Green Card holders to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-green-card-holders-permanent-residents. - Information about United States citizens who wish to petition certain family members to receive a Green Card, a fiancé visa, or a K-3 or K-4 based on the relationship ties. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens. - Information about the application process to petition for certain family members to obtain derivative Refugee or Asylee status. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-refugees-and-asylees. Humanitarian Programs and Information: - Lists information for Afghan nationals, employment resources for parolees in the United States, signification public benefits parole for Aliens outside of the United States, temporary protected statuses of certain countries, victims of human trafficking/other crimes, victims of female genital mutilation or cutting, and forced marriages. - Offers information and forms on how to self-petition for a Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) form, T, or U filings. Forms and guidance on how to apply can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/abused-spouses-children-and-parents. - Offers information, guidance, eligibility, and forms about consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and renewals for DACA. DACA applies to children who came to the United States with their parents who were noncitizens, who meet several guidelines, can request a consideration of deferred action for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal, and eligible to request work authorization. The deferred action is an exercise to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. - Provides protection and information to individuals unable to reside in their home countries, individuals who must enter the United States under urgent circumstances, victims of certain crimes, including but not limited to human trafficking, domestic violence, abandonment, neglect, or abuse. Naturalization, Permanent Residency, Visas, and Other Forms: - Access to forms on applying for naturalization, permanent residency, employment verification, replacement of a resident card, family-based forms, employment-based forms, and humanitarian forms - Lists information about the USCIS Policy Manual which is the agency's centralized online repository for the USCIS's immigration policies. More information in the policy manual can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual. - Offers information for temporary workers, permanent workers, and student visas - Provides information for those interested in visiting the United States, how to get a visitor visa, and how to change a nonimmigrant status

Provides area adults with a wide variety of education opportunities for students who wish to receive their GED or brush up on: - Basic Skills Enhancement: Develop basic skills such as work-related math, reading or writing - General Educational Development (GED) Test Preparation: Study and practice for GED tests - Citizenship: Resources are available for students preparing for the United States Citizenship test - English Language Learner Program (ELL): Learn to speak, read and write in English - Workforce Preparation: Expand upon general skills needed to obtain, retain or improve employment opportunities

Classes offered year round in adult education. Can make special arrangements for disabled adults to participate in programs through the Learning Exchange. Classes include: - Driver's education - Adult basic education - English as a Second Language - Citizenship - GED preparation

Programs and opportunities for children and adults who are residents of Hector, Buffalo Lake, and Stewart area. Included are: - New driver training - Mature driver training - Citizenship classes

Serves learners in the following main areas: - Basic skills brush-up (for those with or without disabilities) - Citizenship - Computer literacy - Diploma completion - Employment preparation/workforce readiness - English as a Second Language - GED preparation and testing

Provides GED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language, and digital literacy. Also offers Career Pathways, which is ??designed to help individuals advance over time from entry-level positions to higher-level, higher-paying jobs

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including: - Adult Basic Education: Includes citizenship, college readiness, English as a second language (ESL), GED, job preparation, and online learning classes - Adult enrichment classes: Includes culinary, garden, health and wellness, and more - After-school programs - Exercise classes: Includes dance, pickleball, swimming, yoga, and more? - Driver training for new drivers and older adults - Youth summer programs - Youth sports and recreation

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

- Reading, writing, and math skills - GED preparation - Family learning - Literacy instruction - English Language Learning - Citizenship preparation

- Adult Basic Education: Adults ages 17 and older not enrolled in public school can improve their skills in reading, writing, math and computer. Face-to-face classes are available with a teacher, as well as computer-based programs for use both in and away from school. These classes can help adults get prepared for college and employment. - Adult Diploma: Standards based, competency diploma program. Diploma competency areas include: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Digital Literacy and Career Development, and Employability Skills. Students must be adults ages 19 and older, take and pass a reading test, and have a level of math competency at low intermediate ABE level. - Bridges to Careers: Offers a variety of options to help individuals not in college to transition into employment or college courses at Rochester Community and Technical College - Citizenship: Provides citizenship preparation classes to adults ages 18 and older who have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years or 3 years if married to a United States citizen, and are able to speak, read and write English. These classes prepare students to take the citizenship test and interview. - Computer Literacy: Hawthorne Education Center is a sponsoring site for the Northstar Digital Literacy program. Through learning, assessments and proctored tests, students can gain a certificate in Computer Literacy. - English as a Second Language: 7 levels of English language training are available for adults ages 17 and older who are non-native English speakers. Classes are offered Monday - Thursday mornings and afternoons. Beginning and intermediate courses provide instruction and practice in reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. Advanced courses provide instruction and practice in college preparatory language skills and in conversation and pronunciation. Most courses range in size from 10 - 20 learners, and all are taught entirely in English. - Family Literacy: Combines adult literacy, parent education and early childhood education into 1 program, to provide a comprehensive family literacy program for families with children ages birth - 7 years. Children must qualify for free and reduced lunch. Families must have English as a second language, wish to complete the GED or High School Diploma, or college and job training. - General Educational Development (GED) Prep and Tests: Hawthorne Education Center is an authorized GED (General Education Development) Pearson Testing Center

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a Second Language. Also offers citizen test preparation.

- Adult Basic Education - Computer skills - Citizenship class - ESL; second language program - GED assistance

Referral number for adult basic education classes, like English (ESL), GED, citizenship, and computers. Classes are available at Open Door Learning Center locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Computer Classes available at the Open Door location in Midway.

GED, Adult diploma, basic skills, English as a Second Language, family literacy, workforce education programs, reviewing math skills, and citizenship.

Provides the following: - Comprehensive job assistance including employment counseling, job referrals, job placements, and job development - Citizenship education

- Transportation - Translation - Housing assistance - Citizenship classes - Information on public benefits, immunizations, and school enrollment - Physical check-ups and screening - English classes

Provides the following educational programs for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing: - Accuplacer testing/training: A test that helps place students in the appropriate college courses for their skill level - Adult basic education and tutoring - Case management and citizenship training for refugees who are deaf - Driver's education - High school diploma assistance

Provides help to improve reading, math, and writing skills, computer skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a Second Language and citizenship classes.

A culturally appropriate senior center providing services including: - Bilingual citizenship classes and ESL instruction - Congregate dining - Exercise, health, and nutrition education including Tai-Chi - In-home visits to assess determination of needs - Individual advocacy to access needed services and ensure fair treatment from community-based and government resources, assistance with making or canceling appointments with doctors, filling out forms, paying bills, and bridging cultural gaps - Information and referral - Intrepretation and translation support for limited English speakers going through the naturalization process - Social Media Classes - Transportation to medical appointments, human services appointments, shopping, errands, recreational/social appointments

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Immigration services including citizenship classes, citizenship coaching, INS interviews, sponsoring families and reunification, citizenship for children, applying for a green card, public benefits assistance, and other legal advice

Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs provide opportunities to obtain academic, interpersonal, and problem solving skills necessary to live self-sufficient lives - ABE programs include - Adult ESL - GED preparation - GED testing - Citizenship - Family literacy