Adult Education and Literacy
Being Successful in College as a Parent
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/being-successful-in-college-as-a-parent/
Boonslick Industries
1620 West Ashley Rd., PO Box 239, Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5576 Fax: 660- 882-3018
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Services: Extended Employment Center where certified employees are given the chance to take part in meaningful and paid work situations, while developing work related skills and knowledge of employment practices and policies. Boonslick Industries acts as a small business in order to provide job opportunities to individuals with disabilities, including opportunities for work in the BII Recycling Center, I-70 Rest Areas and Savvy Seconds, an upscale resale store.
Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities of Cooper and Howard Counties. Employment is contingent on certification through DESE.
Fee: None
Boonslick Library
618 Main St., Boonville, MO 65233
660- 882-5864
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-6:00, Saturday 9:00-4:00
www.boonslickregionallibrary.com/Boonville/
Services: Books for recreational and educational purposes; reference materials, videos,
filmstrips, and projectors available; photocopy machine, periodicals and newspapers available,
books in Large Print, story hours for children age 3 - 5 and summer reading programs for
children, audio books on cassette. Bookmobile service to small communities, nursing homes, and
schools. Genealogy, records and cassettes.
Eligibility: Those living in Cooper County.
Fee: None, except photocopies
Boonslick Technical Education Center
1694 West Ashley Rd., Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5306
Online Adult Education Opportunities & Adult Farm Business Management Program
https://btec.bpsk12.net/adult_education
Services: A variety of online enrichment and career training courses through ed2go. Face-to-face farm business management training program and financial analysis within the production ag industry.
Eligibility: No pre-registration required. Sign up online for ed2go courses. Adult Farm Business Management Program enrollees must be 18 years of age or older.
Fee: Affordable and varying based on course chosen.
Bethel-Purim Ministries
1640 Radio Hill Rd., Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5202
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
http://834744181487250900.weebly.com/
Services: food pantry, Hope Chest (office attire), Volunteer Agency Network, Job services, child care,
restoration workshops and counseling, GED/scholastic support, family support classes on money
management, domestic violence shelter.
Fee: None
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
nolanda@cmca.us
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
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-3391
http://www.centralmethodist.edu/
Central Methodist University is known for its high quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs, its values-centered learning experiences and longstanding church relationship, its strong liberal arts tradition, its emphasis on character and leadership development, and the success of its graduates through their further educational and professional pursuits.
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. 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.
Geographic Area Served: Mid-Missouri
The Excel Center
101 N. Fourth St, Columbia, MO 65201
573-499-1220
https://excel.mersgoodwill.org/
The Excel Center® is a 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 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.
Skill Up Program for SNAP Recipients - CMCA Family Resource Center
345 W. Ashley Rd, Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5601
https://cmca.us/get-help/skillup/
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.
State Fair Community College
701 3rd St., Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-3090
https://www.sfccmo.edu/about/campus-locations/boonville/
Whatever your career choice, State Fair Community College has a program that’s right for you! Undecided? Elective courses let you explore different majors while our skilled advisors help you explore career and degree options. We offer courses in-person, online and via web-conference that can help you expand your educational and career opportunities. Tuition is very affordable and financial aid is available. Need to complete your High School Equivalency Credential (formerly, GED)? It’s free to sign up and take classes to prepare you for the HiSET Exam. Call us to see what SFCC can do for you!
University of Missouri Extension - Cooper County
510 Jackson Rd., Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5661
http://extension.missouri.edu/cooper
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.
WILL - Woods Institute of Language & Literacy
Columbia, MO
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.