In this class we will identify careers that match your interests, skills, and goals. You will make your plan for education, training, and networking to achieve your career goal. You will begin writing a resume and learning job search skills to get your job!

LEARNER EXPECTATIONS:  Attend all sessions. Complete assignments before class each day. Email instructor for additional help when needed.

HOST CONSORTIUM: NW Service Cooperative Adult Education

INSTRUCTOR:  Amy Fish  amyfishclasses@gmail.com

DATES: Nov 7 - Dec 19, 2024 ; runs for 6 weeks, (12 sessions)

DAY/TIME:  Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5-7 pm

CUT SCORE: Reading: NRS 3-6;  ESL Level: NRS 4-6

DIGITAL LITERACY PREREQUISITES:  Zoom, Email, Google docs & slides

DELIVERY PLATFORM: Zoom

CONTACT INFO FOR HOST CONSORTIUM:  763-453-0322  or  email Kirsten Fuglseth, NW Service Cooperative ABE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct 31, 2024.  For registration questions, contact  roccabe@nwservice.org

*Enrollment is limited. Students will be contacted in order of referral to complete course enrollment.

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A shorter and faster moving version of the course that focuses on the knowledge and requirements needed to pass the MN driver’s license written exam. For students who only need a little boost to pass the written exam and whose English is at a high level.  This is our level 3 course in preparing for the MN driver's written test.

LEARNER EXPECTATIONS:  Attend all sessions. Complete assignments before class each day. Email instructor for additional help when needed.

HOST CONSORTIUM: Lakes Area ABE

INSTRUCTOR:  Leah Hamann  lhamann@detlakes.k12.mn.us

DATES:  Nov 4 - Nov 21, 2024.   Class runs for 3 weeks, (6 sessions).

DAY/TIME:   Mondays &. Thursdays; 6:30 - 8 pm

CUT SCORE: Reading: TABE 500; CASAS Goals 215 ; ESL Level:  CASAS Life and Work Reading ESL 210

DIGITAL LITERACY PREREQUISITES:  Zoom, Email, Internet basics

DELIVERY PLATFORM: Zoom

CONTACT INFO FOR HOST CONSORTIUM: 218-844-5760 or  email Andy Lesch, Lakes Area Adult Education, Detroit Lakes, MN

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct 28, 2024. For registration questions, contact roccabe@nwservice.org

*Enrollment is limited. Students will be contacted in order of referral to complete course enrollment.

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English Language Learners- are you ready to improve your English Language skills for jobs in hospitality and tourism? If so, this course is for you. This is a free hyflex course that enhances your English skills and is a bridge to successfully earning certifications in hospitality tourism careers.

LEARNER EXPECTATIONS:  Active participation in synchronous classes, asynchronous work and real-world instruction in the context of hospitality careers. Participation of 80% required. 

HOST CONSORTIUM: AEOA Adult Ed (Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency)

INSTRUCTOR:  Theresa Luther-Dolan.  theresa.luther-dolan@aeoa.org

DATES:  Sept 19 - Nov 25, 2024.   Class runs for 11 weeks, (18 sessions).

DAY/TIME:   Mondays & Thursdays; 6 - 8 pm

CUT SCORE: Reading: CASAS STEPS 197 or higher; TABE 300 or higher  ESL Level: CASAS STEPS 197 or higher;

DIGITAL LITERACY PREREQUISITES: Ability to use  Zoom to participate in class; ability to use email to send and receive messages and open attachments; ability to navigate the Internet and access course websites

DELIVERY PLATFORM: Zoom

CONTACT INFO FOR HOST CONSORTIUM:  218-259-4524 or email Tracy Chase, AEOA Adult Education, Virginia, MN

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 12, 2024. For registration questions, contact roccabe@nwservice.org

*Enrollment is limited. Students will be contacted in order of referral to complete course enrollment.

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This course will explore the soft  skills needed for success in a healthcare career pathway. The primary focus will be identifying optimal personal characteristics, qualities, teamwork, communication skills, personal management, and diversity in the workplace, as well as navigating getting ahead within the healthcare field.

LEARNER EXPECTATIONS:  Attend class via Google Meet 85% of the time. Complete assigned homework and 8 hours a month of distance learning on Engen. If a student is absent more than 8 sessions they will be dropped. Certificates will be given to students who meet the following requirements.

HOST CONSORTIUM: Moorhead ABE

INSTRUCTOR:  Mellisa Grosz  mgrosz@moorheadschools.org

DATES: Sept 23 - Nov 27, 2024.   Class runs for 10 weeks, (20 sessions)

DAY/TIME:  Monday & Wednesday; 12 - 2 pm

CUT SCORE: Reading Level: CASAS Steps 200 and above

DIGITAL LITERACY PREREQUISITES:   Ability to use  Google Meet to participate in class; ability to use email to send and receive messages and open attachments; ability to navigate the Internet and digital literacy platform.

DELIVERY PLATFORM: Google Meet

CONTACT INFO FOR HOST CONSORTIUM: (218) 284-3458  or  email Tammy Schatz, Moorhead Adult Education, Moorhead, MN

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Sept 16, 2024. For registration questions, contact  roccabe@nwservice.org

*Enrollment is limited. Students will be contacted in order of referral to complete course enrollment.

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