Programs

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Download our 2012-2013 Programming Year Calendar (PDF) by clicking HERE. You can choose from the following courses:

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Adult Education Course Offerings

Adult Basic Education Tutoring

We offer individualized tutoring for adults working toward acquiring basic literacy skills. These skills assist our learners in leading more fulfilling and healthy lives on a daily basis. Adult Basic Education learners receive one-on-one instruction in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. This learning provides the foundation for students to pursue other education and employment goals. Sessions are eight-weeks in length.

GED / HSED Tutoring

Milwaukee Achiever provides one-on-one, targeted tutoring in all of the subject areas of the GED or HSED. Learners who register with us are paired with a tutor who works with him or her throughout the process of earning the high school credential. Learners can begin their studies with any of the subject areas. Learners who complete their credential with Milwaukee Achiever are invited to participate in an annual cap-and-gown graduation ceremony. Learners also receive personalized career and education counseling from our staff as they plan for their next learning adventure. Sessions are eight-weeks in length.

English Language Learning Tutoring

We work with learners from over fifty countries and nationalities. These individuals possess all levels of proficiency in English but they all share a passion to learn and to share their own unique backgrounds and experiences. English Language Learners (formerly known as English as a Second Language learners), are given a standardized evaluation in order to pinpoint their exact learning level and are matched with an individual tutor who works with them on a weekly basis. ELL students are engaged through a variety of media and their progress is monitored by Milwaukee Achiever staff utilizing our customized language competencies. Sessions are eight-weeks in length.

GED Minilab: Small Classes for Accelerated Learning

For GED students preferring an intimate classroom experience that meets several times per week, the "mini-labs" operated at both of our community learning centers might be just the right fit! Mini-lab courses are self-guided and make intensive use of computer-based learning. A knowledgeable and supportive instructor provides attention to each member of the class as he or she works towards each test. The mini-lab is operated on a semester-long basis in cooperation with Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Citizenship Preparation

Our learners come from over 40 countries and speak over a dozen languages. We have lots of experience in tutoring adults to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services examination.

Workforce Development Course Offerings

Warehouse Worker Certificate Program

The Warehouse Worker Certificate program prepares the adult learner for entry-level employment in warehouse occupations. The Warehouse Worker program includes 40-hours of small-group classroom instruction and 8-hours of off-site Forklift operator training. Individuals successfully completing this program will have proof of skills training prior to applying for positions, thus satisfying the requirement of many employers for “semi-skilled workers”. Participants will receive a Warehouse Worker Certificate and Forklift Operator Certification.

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Computer Literacy Classes

The 21st Century Workforce requires a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Milwaukee Achiever offers a customized curriculum and one-on-one tutoring so that computer literacy learners can become proficient in keyboarding, email etiquette, Internet-based job searches, word processing, spreadsheets and more! Learners will find the skills they acquire in this program invaluable in the workforce and in their educational pursuits.

Bilingual Medical Interpreter Training Program

Milwaukee Achiever offers an intensive, five-week program in Bilingual Medical Interpreting for qualifying individuals (pre-requisites include bilingual Spanish-English fluency, a high school diploma or GED/HSED, a desire to work in the medical field). Our BMI program quickly prepares participants to become competent, ethical medical interpreters. Milwaukee Achiever proudly partners with one of the regions largest healthcare providers, Community Care, to offer program participants with a follow-up practicum that gives learners practical experience in the field. Unique in our area, the BMI program offers tuition assistance to qualifying candidates. The program has recently been adapted for bilingual speakers of other languages as well.

Bridge to College Programming (Mount Mary College in the Community)

Our unique partnership with Mount Mary College gives learners who have earned their high school credential the opportunity to find out what college is like through this three-semester program. Participants earn 10.5 college credits (a $6,000 value!) while learning the skills they need for college (keyboarding, business English composition, computer fluency) - all for only $30! Mount Mary College in the Community participants are also provided with admissions counseling and financial planning as they proceed through the program. The credits earned in the program are transferable to Mount Mary College and to Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Health Literacy and Financial Literacy Workshops

Literacy is so much more than the ability to read the printed word. At Milwaukee Achiever, we offer regular workshops on topics such as:

managing finances
credit and savings
helping you and your family avoid the flu
avoiding / managing diabetes through diet
smart health services consumption and healthy lifestyles