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Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more

Provides classes for adult learners such as: - Adult basic education - Computers and citizenship - English as a second language - GED instruction and K-12 diploma program - Literary assistance, credit recovery, skills development, and career readiness ?

Provides or arranges support for elder neighbors to assist them in living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers and/or paid nursing staff. Services include: - Caregiver coaching and support groups - Community Gardening - Door-to-door transportation, both assisted and non-assisted, provided by volunteers. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Accessible vehicles can be requested. - Elders resource list of meal and grocery delivery, handyman services, modifications, etc. available by phone or Internet - Exercise classes - Friendly visiting - Health education classes and events - In-home eldercare assessment and resource recommendation - In-home Internet/computer tutorial - Linkage to county services - Nursing referrals - Phone visiting - Respite care - Seasonal raking and snow shoveling - Shopping assistance up to twice a month - Spring/Fall yard clean-ups - Volunteer opportunities

Offers community education and recreational activities such as: - Adult basic education to obtain a General Education Degree (GED), improve reading, writing, and math skills, learn basic computer skills, study for the driver's knowledge test, and explore online learning - Adult enrichment activities such as 55+ driver improvement programs - Arts and crafts for all ages - Baseball or softball leagues and camp - Community gardening - CPR and first aid classes and training - Fitness classes - Special trips to a theatre show and other events - Volleyball camps - Youth enrichment activities

Employment counselors help SNAP clients in gaining skills and abilities to obtain employment to gain self-sufficiency, including: - Adult education ?- Budgeting assistance ?- Career planning ?- Computer classes ?- Interviewing skills ?- Job search assistance ?- Post-secondary education ?- Resume development ?- Short-term training ?- Support services ?- Transportation assistance ?- Vocational interest

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include computer classes, defensive driving classes, gym access, recreational activities, swimming pool, and more.

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

Offers educational programs such as: - Best Buy Teen Tech Center: A drop-in space for teens ages 14 - 18 to be creative and develop new skills. The center helps youth expand their interests and discover career paths through technology-based projects in programming, film-making, music production, graphic design, and much more. - Citizenship Classes: Prepare students to pass the United States Citizenship exam successfully. Classes are taught in English only. The class topics include the process of becoming a citizen, United States history and government, interview preparation and practice, study materials, and other resources. - English Language Classes (ESL): Classes open to anyone who would like to improve their English skills. Students learn how to read, write, speak, and understand the English language while also gaining essential life skills that will better prepare them to navigate life in the United States. Classes are offered online on Zoom. - GED Preparation Classes: Help students prepare to take the GED (High School Equivalent) exam. Classes cover all testing subjects, including math, social studies, science, and language arts (grammar and writing). Classes are offered in person, while Math courses are offered online on Zoom. - Youth in Action (YA!): A Latine-focused youth program for 9th - 12th grade students in the Twin Cities Area providing mentorship, leadership development, skill-building opportunities, college preparation, community service-learning projects, and innovative programs.

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.

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

Provides help to improve reading, math, spelling, and writing skills, computer skills, GED test preparation, and GED testing. Also offers English as a secondary language and prep courses for vocational school or college.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and crafts, babysitter training, cooking classes, computer classes, field trips, sports and recreation, youth enrichment classes, and more.

- Computer Classes: Business Resources, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2010, Your Library Online, and more - Copier and scanner - Home library service - iLab with makerspace technologies - Interlibrary loans - Online research tools - Print and non-print materials including regular and large print books, books on CD, paperbacks, music CDs, video games, audio tapes, DVDs, described videos, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines - Public meeting rooms - Reference and information services including Internet and web access - Sponsors and hosts book clubs - Streaming and downloadable media (audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and television programs) - Storytimes and summer reading program for youth

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

Provides job and small business resources at most branches, including free classes on resume writing, job searching, networking, and interviewing. - Mobile workPLACE: Offers computer access and job skills training in multiple languages throughout the community. In addition, the Rondo Community Outreach Library hosts a Small Business Resource Center with materials and assistance for starting or growing a business.

The mission of Fosston Community Education is to encourage lifelong learning and community involvement for all ages. Possible class areas are: - Adult Basic Education - ABE and English as a Second Language - ESL classes - Adult general interest - Driver improvement classes (55 Alive) - Arts, crafts, cooking and sewing classes - Computer classes for adults - Dog obedience classes - General interest - Health and fitness - Aqua aerobics - Evening lap swim - Open swim - Yoga - Home brewing - School year youth programs - Chess and lego classes - Computer, math and science - Dance, drama, and music lessons - Ice skating/hockey - Middle school and high school activities/classes - Spanish

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

Career exploration competencies that may be transferred to post-secondary technical schools, entry-level job skills, and learning skills. High school students attend courses within their home school and SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative programming for 1 or 2 hours daily. - Adult Career and Technical Education provides customized training for businesses and schools, Spanish and English workplace language classes, workplace literacy, vocational evaluation program ?- Youth Career and Technical Education provides preparation in agriculture occupations, automotive technology, CISCO Network Academy, construction trades, cosmetology, criminal justice program, graphic design and print, health care careers, photography, Project Lead the Way/Intro to Engineering Design, work experience, Youth Apprenticeship, and YouthBuild Program

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include athletic/exercise programs, computer classes, defensive driving courses, firearm training, sports, and more.

Employment counselors help SNAP clients in gaining skills and abilities to obtain employment to gain self-sufficiency, including: - Adult education ?- Budgeting assistance ?- Career planning ?- Computer classes ?- Interviewing skills ?- Job search assistance ?- Post-secondary education ?- Resume development ?- Short-term training ?- Support services ?- Transportation assistance ?- Vocational interest

Library services may include: - Audiobooks and eBooks - Automation - Books on cassette collection - Collection development - Cooperative programming - Database licensing - Descriptive video collection - Discount purchasing - Foreign language collection - Gateway access to library collections statewide - Interlibrary loan - Internet training - Large print book selection - Online database - Professional consultation - Reciprocal borrowing - Reference support - Song book collection - Systemwide promotion of services and activities - Technical support for computers

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, adult day trips, arts and crafts classes, computer classes, exercise classes, field trips, sports and recreational activities, youth enrichment classes, and more.

Offers a wide range of services and resources including books, eBooks, audiobooks, government documents, and digital magazines, as well as internet access, computer classes, and notary services. Specialized services include homebound delivery, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing collection, GED and ESL classes, and adaptive technology for individuals with disabilities. Also provides online databases, downloadable music, and a mobile Bookmobile service with scheduled stops throughout the community.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention