TESTING DATES FOR HiSET – TABE & ORIENTATION

Scholarship Opportunities

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/non-traditional-adult-and-returning-student-scholarships

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Adult Learning Center is to provide for the literacy needs of adults in the community. Literacy is defined as the individual’s ability to apply reading, writing, and computational skills to a career and to everyday life. Furthermore, all staff are committed to recognizing individual needs, assisting each student in achieving his or her highest potential, and promoting the desire for lifelong learning.

Goals

Local, State, and Federal Policy

The Helena Adult Learning Center will strive to meet all policy guidelines, as required, and report information in a timely and accurate manner as directed.

Instruction

The Helena Adult Learning Center will provide an environment for students that includes: flexible scheduling, high quality instructors, and curriculum materials so that students will see an increase in their educational functioning level.

Community

The Helena Adult Learning Center will be an integral partner with referring agencies providing academic support for mutual clients.

Helena Adult Basic Education divisions

1.  Helena Adult Learning Center focuses on preparing students for employment and or college readiness.  This includes preparation for the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test).

2.  HiSET Testing Center provides the students the opportunity to take the HiSET Exam which is the high school equivalency test without accessing other services offered through the Adult Learning Center.

Helena Adult Learning Center Services include:

1. Create Career or College Pathway Plan
2. Preparation for Higher Education, including  trade programs, certification, and 2 year or 4 year institutions.
3. Increase skills required for employment
4. Build Literacy and Math Proficiency
5. Preparation for HiSET

Orientation, advising, and minimum-hours of attendance are considered part of a student’s obligation for accessing the FREE services provided by the Adult Learning Center.  Class sessions are offered every six weeks.

Community Partners

Helena College, University of Montana

• umhelena.edu
• (406) 447-6900
• 1115 North Roberts Street

Career Training Institute

• ctibrc.org
• (406) 443-0800
• 347 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

Montana State Job Services

• wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/helena/
• (406) 447-3200
• 715 Front Street

Florence Crittenton

• florencecrittenton.org
• (406) 442-6950
• 901 N Harris Street

Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab
• (406) 444-2590 or (406) 444-1710

TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers

• Therese Hinshaw, EOC Site Coordinator, Helena, thinshaw@mtech.edu
• (406) 496-3720

Lewis and Clark Literacy Council

• helenaliteracy.org