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Serves students referred by Minneapolis Public Schools with tutoring, mentoring, and academic supports.

Great Minds Learning Center provides one-on-one tutoring services for ages 5 years of age to adult. Effective instruction for people with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties. We also provide writing and math tutoring.

Provides other youth services to help encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, and support academic achievement. Services include:- Free tutoring to children who are reading substantially below their grade level. Children can receive instruction twice a week for as long as needed. The program evaluates reading, writing, and spelling.- Skills building incentives to help youth learn how to make decisions easier and resolve conflicts by learning conflict-resolution

Academic and Organizational Skills Tutoring:- Tutoring, regardless of ability level, in reading, writing, math, study skills, and college preparation (ACT/SAT prep)-Tutoring can be provided in the home, at an agreed upon community site, or in the office, and is available for children, youth and adults

K-12 and Adult Tutoring:Provides tutoring support for school subjects or writing assistance. Students can work one-on-one with a tutor up to 10 times per semester.Laptops for Locals:Provides access to refurbished laptops at a reduced cost to eligible individualsScholarships:Offers scholarships that can help cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, and training programsStudent Support Services:Offers academic advising, financial aid guidance, scholarship assistance, tutoring, and other student support resources.

Offers supplemental schoolwork instruction and homework help. Additionally provides students access to a computer lab where students have the option to working with a tutor in person or remotely.

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as:- Tutoring/homework help- Curriculum-based programming- Wellness programs- Social skills development

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 a quality educational program honoring students' cultural heritage, including:- After-school academic support- After-school enrichment activity- Career exploration- Individualized tutoring- Parental support- Special education cultural representative

Provides an opportunity for adults of any age to gain important life skills and certifications. Adult education services include improving reading, writing, math, and technology skills, or improving English as a Second Language skills. Services include:- GED preparation and testing- Math basics- One-to-one tutoring to improve reading skills- Reading program- Workplace education

Social, recreational, athletic, educational, and spiritual development programs and activities focusing on youth ages 5 - 18, including:- Athletic and recreational activities, including basketball and baseball, developmental and competitive teams- Christmas with Dignity gives parents the opportunity to purchase new gifts for their children at 10% of retail cost- Creative and Performing Arts programs: Youth choir, Praise Dance, Friday Fun, and Saturday creative arts- Educational enrichment and after-school and summer programs providing: Individual tutoring, classroom academic enrichment activities, computer skills development, recreational games and skill development, creative arts, life skills, leadership development, and service learning- Friday Midnight Basketball for young men 16 - 22- Partnership programs including: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Christmas with Dignity for families- Volunteer, Internship and community service opportunities for youth and adults

Offers youth and family programs, including the following: - Active Family and Community Engagement: Engages family at school-based community events, which build bridges between school and home. - Collaborative Leadership and Practices: Include professional learning communities, site-based teams charged with improving school policy and classroom teaching and learning, labor-management collaborations, and teacher development strategies such as peer assistance and review.- Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities: Collaborates with community partners to provide learning activities during out-of-school time and summer, using school facilities and other community spaces.Programs vary depending on community priorities and include arts, physical activity, small group and individualized academic support, and hands-on learning activities.- Integrated Student Supports: Coordinates on-site services to support students in overcoming a range of barriers to educational and life success. Services are unique to each school based on the specific needs of the students and community, and may include access to medical, dental, and mental health care services, tutoring, and other academic supports. Schools are also developing restorative practices to reduce punitive disciplinary actions such as suspensions.

Youth development activities:- Arts and crafts- Athletic programs- Conflict resolution- Counseling- Dance- Digital arts and technology programs- Education/computer learning center- Healthy snack program- Leadership/citizenship groups- Life skills- Open gym and physical activities- Outdoor and environmental education- Rec room tournaments- Social recreation program: group games/activities- Tutoring/homework helper- Vocational exploration

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as:- Tutoring/homework help- Curriculum-based programming- Wellness programs- Social skills development

YWCA Beacons Learning Centers are located at Hmong International Academy, Franklin Middle School, and South High School. The centers offer youth a combination of academic and youth enrichment activities four days a week. The afterschool and summer programs support school success, while providing opportunities for learning, leadership, healthy life choices, college, and career readiness.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Provides tutoring for children who are struggling in specific subjects to create a positive and collaborative learning environment for academic success, confidence-building, and personal growth.

Youth development activities:- Arts and crafts- Athletic programs- Conflict resolution- Counseling- Dance- Digital arts and technology programs- Education/computer learning center- Healthy snack program- Leadership/citizenship groups- Life skills- Open gym and physical activities- Outdoor and environmental education- Rec room tournaments- Social recreation program: group games/activities- Tutoring/homework helper- Vocational exploration