Adult Education
Being Successful in College as a Parent
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/being-successful-in-college-as-a-parent/
CMCA - ShowMe Healthy Relationships
800 N. Providence Rd., Ste. 110, Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-8706 ext. 1022, or 855-422-4510 or text 573-239-1776
The ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free courses for individuals who would like to learn more about healthy relationships. The courses are designed to help those that are not in a committed relationship learn how to identify the qualities that make a healthy partner, and how to communicate and maintain relationships. Participants also learn how parenting, finances, and personal well-being impact their healthy relationship choices.
Eligibility: Over 18 and not currently in a committed relationship
Fees: None, barrier reducers are given for participation
Centro Latino De Salud
609 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-9442
http://centrolatino.missouri.org/en/about/
English/Spanish classes, Computer skills, Health Education, After School Education Program for K-12 homework assistance. The mission of Centro Latino is to empower Latinos, Latino families and the general public through provision of services and guidance in navigating the health, education and cultural resources of mid-Missouri. Centro Latino provides assistance to immigrants as they become acclimated to their new environment with its different laws, customs, and language. Families and individuals that contact the Centro receive orientation to the community as well as physical, mental, and social support. The Centro strives to empower Latinos to live in an environment of mutual respect that encompasses personal interaction in the community as well as appropriate treatment by, and interaction with, service providers. Centro Latino helps all Latino families regardless of national origin, religion, or immigration status.
City of Refuge
10 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65203
573-454-1552
email: info@cityofrefugecolumbia.org
https://cityofrefugecolumbia.org/about/service/
City of Refuge serves refugee and immigrant families in Columbia and the surrounding community. They offer a variety of services that fall under three categories: Basic Needs Programs, Counseling, and Professional Development. Through relationship building and a written curriculum, City of Refuge extends several opportunities for English language learning including limited onsite English classes and the English Buddies program. These programs are designed with a range of goals from communicating in simple daily interactions to developing skills for school and workplace readiness. The primary goal is to assist refugee families as they move into becoming successful, contributing members of the community.
Columbia College
1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216
573-875-8700 800-231-2391
Founded in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. A private, nonprofit liberal arts and sciences college, Columbia College takes pride in small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. CC has a traditional campus, more than 30 venues nationwide, an evening program in Columbia, Mo., and an online program. The college serves approximately 18,000 students annually.
The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees at the main campus, selected venues and online.
Columbia Public Schools - Adult Learning Center
4203 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 and J.W. Blind Boone Center 301 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-3800 Fax: 573-214-3801
The Adult Learning Center has served adults in the Mid-Missouri area since 1978. The ALC has class sites at the Family Impact Center, J.W. Blind Boone Center and Columbia Area Career Center. The purpose of the ALC is to assist adults in one or more of the following areas:
Become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment, post secondary education and self-sufficiency.
Become proficient in English language skills.
Overcome barriers and transition into employment and/or post secondary education and training programs.
The ALC provides services and instructions in English Language Learning (ELL): Instruction designed to help individuals of limited English proficiency achieve competence in the English language.
Columbia Area Career Center
4203 S. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-3800 Fax: 573-214-3801
Services: Adult online training programs and other personal enrichment training.
Programs include: Arts and Design, Business, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Construction and Trades, Health and Fitness, Hospitality, Information Technology, Language, Legal, Teacher Professional Development, Writing.
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Columbia Library: 100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Southern Boone County: 109 Main St, Ashland, MO 65010
Callaway County Library: 710 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251
Columbia Hours: 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Friday, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Saturday, 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Sunday
Southern Boone Hours: 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m-3:00p.m. Friday and Saturday
Callaway County Hours: 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00p.m. Friday and Saturday
Columbia (573)443-3161, Ashland (573)657-7378, Fulton (573)642-7261
Fax: Columbia (573)499-0191
contact https://www.dbrl.org/contact
https://www.facebook.com/yourdbrl/
Services: Free access to books, audiobooks, magazines, music CDs, newspapers, DVDs, electronic resources and other library material; ESL and Spanish language materials; consumer and government information; telephone and e-mail reference information; public access computers; story times for children; summer reading program for children, teens and adults; One Read community reading program; events and classes for children, teens and adults; tours; bookmobile service to rural communities, neighborhoods and licensed child care centers; home and nursing home visits for homebound persons; liaison with Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, streaming music, TV shows & movies, continuing education classes, genealogy resources, yearbook archive and other online resources
Fee: None
Eligibility: Open to citizens of Boone and Callaway Counties
Intake Procedures: Call Outreach Department for mail, bookmobile, and shut-in service; walk-in or phone for other services
Required Documentation for Services: Proof of residency required for library card, some services available without a library card (reference services, magazines & newspapers, tax forms, etc.) Adults can apply online: www.dbrl.org/library-card-application
Geographic Area Served: Boone, Callaway Counties; Locations: Columbia, Ashland, Fulton
Foreign Languages Spoken: Spanish is spoken by some staff
Other Names/Acronyms: Columbia Public Library
The Excel Center
101 N. Fourth St, Columbia, MO 65201
573-499-1220
https://excel.mersgoodwill.org/
The Excel Center® is an accredited, tuition-free public high school that gives adults (age 21 and over) the opportunity to earn an actual high school diploma. While earning their diploma, students earn college credits and a variety of industry-recognized certifications in order to increase their earning potential. The Excel Center is a free public high school for adults that provides flexible class schedules, supportive relationships with staff and a life coach who works with students to find solutions for life’s challenges that could hinder progress. They are open year-round and operate with five terms per year each lasting 8 to 9 weeks. They offer both day and evening classes.
They provide a free drop-in center for child care, extended hours and year-round operation to support students as they work toward the goal of earning a diploma.
HiSET at Moberly Area Community College (MACC)
601 Bus. Loop 70 W, Ste. 216, Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1067 FAX 573-234-2068
The mission of the MACC AEL Program is to provide any citizen of this community and the surrounding area with access to free classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) test to obtain a GED, improve basic skills, prepare for the workplace, or receive career counseling. It is also the goal of AEL to provide volunteer tutor assistance to any participating student whenever possible. The ultimate goal of the program is for students to successfully achieve educational and lifelong goals. The program offers a flexible classroom setting where adults who are at least 17 years old can learn at their own pace.
Missouri Department of Education, Adult Education and Literacy
205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4212
https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/adult-education-literacy
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program provides assistance that helps Missouri adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency, and problem-solving.
Eligible students – adults 17 years of age or older not presently enrolled in secondary school (or 16 years old not presently enrolled in secondary school but have completed 16 hours of credit toward high school graduation) and speakers of English as a second language.
Moberly Area Community College - Columbia Campus
601 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1067
MACC is the college for you! We provide a quality education at an affordable price.
Skill Up Program for SNAP Recipients - CMCA Family Resource Center
800 N. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-1100 ext.1052 Mon-Fri 8-5
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Skill Up Program for TANF recipients - MERS Goodwill
101 N. 4th St., Columbia, MO 65201
573-607-9798
Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program
Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, Skill Up helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success.
Stephens College
1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215
573-442-2211
Founded in 1833, Stephens College is an institution committed to her mission: Learn. Grow. Lead. Stephens is resilient and optimistic, faithful to her traditions, and eager to embrace whatever the future may bring. Focused on the arts, humanities and health sciences, Stephens continues to prepare graduates (whether from our undergraduate residential college, co-educational graduate programs or 90-year-strong Children’s School) for the lives that await them — lives of distinction, integrity and service. Stephens College is proud to be the second-oldest women’s college in the country. Shaped by our Ten Ideals, we stand in service to generation after generation of Stephens students.
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-7786
The University of Missouri is a public research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Founded in 1839, it was the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
University of Missouri Extension - Boone
1012 N. Highway UU Columbia, MO 65203
(573)445-9792 Fax: (573) 445-9807
contact https://extension2.missouri.edu/locations/contact?id=191
http://extension.missouri.edu/boone
Hours: 8-4:30 pm Monday through Friday closed noon-12:30 for lunch
Vision statement: University of Missouri Extension is a valued and trusted educational solution to improve the quality of life in Missouri, the nation and the world.
Mission statement: Our distinct land grant mission is to improve lives, communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies that enhance access to the resources and research of the University of Missouri.
Eligibility: Open to all
Fees: Nominal charges for some programs; many available at no charge
WILL - Woods Institute of Language & Literacy
24 E Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203
Text or Call 573.424.0248
WILL provides instruction for adult English language learners working toward a High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate, job and vocational training. The classes are free and open to adults 16 years of age and older. This program is designed to develop English proficiency while studying academic and work skills.
WILL's mission is to remove barriers for education and work skills development of adults working to improve their socioeconomic status.
WILL meets with individuals and small groups either on line or in person. In person meetings require proof of current vaccine status.