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Individual Assistance
High School Preparation/ Literacy Tutoring
The small-class format of this program is designed to offer individual assistance for the adult student who has been away from school for some time or has difficulty learning in a large classroom environment. Volunteer teachers – all experienced educators – assist in this activity, which is carried out at different times during the week. The focus is on basic math skills and reading/writing skills.
Program Costs:
No cost for qualifying individuals
Orientation:
Every Wednesday at 3pm and Friday at 10am at Saint Leonard’s Ministries, Barlow Center
2120 W. Warren Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
For questions or to register for orientation:
Sister Jean Hughes Adult High School
Adult High School Completion Program
This single-semester, senior year equivalency program provides an opportunity for formerly incarcerated adult students (over the age of 21) to earn a High School Completion Certificate. The program has been in operation for 18 years and has graduated well over 500 students.
Classes meet four nights a week for 3.5 hours and are taught by some of the finest educators in Chicago; most are seasoned college professors or adult educators.
For those who are not residents of Saint Leonard’ Ministries and are interested in enrolling, registration for the fall semester opens the first week of August, and registration for the spring semester opens the second week of January.
Program Includes:
- Africana Studies
- Studies in Math, Writing, Science, Speech,
Social Studies, Computers and Finance - Evening classes taught by professors from
The University of Chicago, Northeastern
Illinois University, DePaul and UIC - Individualized tutoring available in English
Composition, Math and Writing - Friendly, supportive classroom atmosphere
Life Skills Training
Financial Literacy Training
To prepare participants for self-sufficiency, the Barlow Center offers a 4-week financial literacy class to teach participants about opening a bank account, how to establish good credit, budgeting, banking in the digital age, and other important financial topics.
Training Includes:
• Banking
• Budgeting and Saving
• Mortgages and Auto Loans
• Repairing and Rebuilding Credit • Identity Theft
• Individual Counseling
• School Loans
Life Skills Training
Computer Skills Training Program
Through a 4-week computer literacy class, participants have access to one-on-one support that empowers them to become more comfortable and confident with computers in their personal and professional lives. Computer Literacy provides participants with basic computer skills, internet and e-mail basics, an introduction to Windows and Microsoft Suite, and how to research on the internet, including career searching.
Training Includes:
- Computer Basics
- Internet Basics
- Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
- Email and attaching documents
- Social Media
- Applying for jobs online
- Individualized Coaching
“Everybody is about progress. I love this place because it is continually moving me forward day by day.”
— Edward, Barlow Center Alum
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