Education

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)

Locations:

ENCAP North
2406 Fowler Ave.
Omaha, NE 68111
Phone: (402) 453-5656

ENCAP South One World Community Health Center
4920 S. 30th St. Ste. 103 Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 453-5656 Ext. 214
Tues Only

ENCAP Sarpy
1908 Hancock St.
Bellevue, NE 68005
Phone: (402) 292-2961

Website: www.encapomaha.org

Services: Alcohol/Drug Programs, Clothing, Education, Employment, Food, HealthCare, Life Skills, Mental Health, Youth Programs

We offer On-site GED classes

EducationQuest Foundation

Rockbrook Village
11031 Elm St.
Omaha, NE 68144

Phone: (402) 391-4033

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Website: www.educationquest.org

Contact: joanj@educationquest.org

Services: Education, College Financial Aid and Planning

Detailed Services: Assistance with college preparation and financial aid - FAFSA filing or questions.

*Updated 2/2012

Heartland Workforce Solutions

2421 N. 24th St.

Omaha, NE 68110

Phone: (402) 444-4700

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contact: OneStop@hws-ne.org

Services: Education, Employment, Life Skills, Youth Programs

Detailed Services: One-on-one case management and personalized attention Career exploration and job readiness training through Career Workshops, Work Experience, and On-the-job training opportunities
Extensive help with educational and vocational placement assistance with tuition and supplies for Occupational Skills Training or Post-Secondary Education Leadership opportunities
Supportive services to include bus tickets, assistance with supplies for educational, or employment needs
Incentives for completing your goals.

Where Can I Go To Get More Information?: Please contact (402) 342-2200 for information about the Partnership for Youth Development services.

Please contact (402) 444-4700 for information about general One-Stop Career Center services.

Requirements: Call (402) 342-2200 to complete a phone interview to see if you're eligible and sign up for orientation.

*Updated 2/2012

Latino Center of the Midlands

4821 S. 24 St.
Omaha, NE 68107

Phone: (402) 733-2720

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Website: www.latinocenterofthemidlands.org

Contact: Carolina Quezada, Director
cquezada@latinocenterofthemidlands.org

Services: Adult basic education, community services and referrals, legal assistance, student & parent advocacy.

Detailed Services: GED preparation classes, Literacy Classes, Basic English Classes, Citizenship Classes, Computer Classes

Where Can I Go To Get More Information?: Call to get more information about available services at (402) 733-2720.

Requirements: Students must be 19 years of age or older.

*Updated 2/2012

The Literacy Center

1823 Harney St. #204
Omaha, NE 68102

Phone: (402) 342-7323

Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tues: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - Noon

Website: www.midlandsliteracy.org

Contact: Chanel Stewart-Administrative Asst
Ellen Freeman-Wakefield-Interim Executive Director

Services: Education, Life Skills, Bus tickets (to/from) for students who attend on a regular basis.

Detailed Services: Beginner, intermediate,advanced reading
basic computer literacy beginner, intermediate, advanced ESL Pre-GED assistance Tutoring (after attending class for 60 days)

Requirements: 18 yrs or older, call for appointment, take assessment to determine where one is academically (grade level of reading i.e. 2nd, 4th, 8th)

Metropolitan Community College/ Education Transition Services

Address: Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus, Mahoney Building, Rm. 109

Omaha, NE 68107

Phone: (402) 738-4590

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Website: www.mccneb.edu/lws

Contact: Diane Good-Collins dgood@mccneb.edu

Services: Education

Detailed Services: Transition services for enrollment in adult education/GED and college credit courses; career exploration; educational planning; basic skills brush up; assistance in accessing financial aid, scholarships, and community resources.

Reentry: If an individual comes into the GED program at MCC within 30 days of their release from incarceration they will NOT have to pay the $50 fee if they started GED programs while inside the facility.These individuals do NOT have to wait for those 4 times a year that GED/adult education courses open up at MCC.

Additional Details: Our office provides the first step for reentry citizens toward pursuing their educational goals.

*Updated 2/2012