EDUCATION

Register for your GED classes through programs throughout the Milwaukee area.

Find tutors and education-based websites in the area that will guide you through your schooling.

You can choose any degree and be anything you want to be if you apply yourself. Get your college degree at a local college. ​

GED

Next Door Milwaukee
2545 N. 29th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210
The program takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm. 
Orientation is one Thursday a month. Contact the information below to schedule. 
A TABE test is required before entering the program and costs $15, but the fee can be waved if in certain programs. This test will establish the curriculum based on the students needs. 
To enroll contact Barry Schwartz: [email protected] or (414) 562-2929 *123

Adult Learning Center
​1916 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
This program has 3 levels:

1. Level 1 consists of one classroom specifically for individuals who are reading at a 5th grade level or under. 
2. Level 2 consists of one classroom specifically for individuals who are reading at a 6th to 8th grade level.  
3. ​Level 3 consists of several classrooms for GED prep for individuals who are at a 9th grade reading level or higher.  

The Adult Learning Center is connected with MATC. Students who enroll in this program are considered an MATC student and receive a MATC student ID.  The semester runs from September to December.  
It costs $1 to take the assessment and $20 for the semester.  
To enroll visit www.alcmilwaukee.org or contact Herb Hayden: [email protected] or (414) 263-5874 
 
YWCA 
1915 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Similar program to the Adult Learning Center. Program preps for GED and has opportunities for other education needs. 
Orientation is held every Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Before starting the GED prep program, students must take a Career Planning 750 course.
Bus passes are available for certain circumstances. 
For more information go to:  ywcasew.org

Journey House
2110 W Scott St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
This program is also affiliated with MATC. They offer basic skills/GED classes for adults in both English and Spanish. There is a one time $10 fee for materials and students are required to attend an orientation and TABE testing before beginning. 
Free childcare is offered to children walking to age 6 while parents/guardians are in class.  
For more information visit: http://www.journeyhouse.org/adults.html

Literary Services
​555 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Core programs are basic reading and spelling, English language learning, and GED prep. In addition to the core programs is their Functional Literacy sub-program, which offers individuals schooling in financial literacy, computer literacy, and workforce readiness.
For more information visit: www.literacyservices.org 
To enroll contact: David Peters (414) 344-5878

New Concept
 1531 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
New Concept collaborates with MATC and the MLK center. They offer a variety of services for youth and adults. These services include GED readiness and driving school instruction. New Concept also helps fathers in job readiness, parent education, and access to telecommunication services. 
For questions and information contact: [email protected] or call (414) 344-5788

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 Tutoring Services and Job training

Milwaukee Public Library - Drop-in tutoring
 Various Locations - see website for specifics
MPS offers FREE drop-in services for adult learning. Tutoring covers many topics (Math, English, Career prep, GED prep, ESL... Ect.) Locations vary and sessions are on a first come first serve basis. 
For information on location and hours visit: www.mpl.org/services/tutoring

MATC
Several Locations
Milwaukee Area Technical College offers tutoring sessions in many different subjects for all students. Walk in tutoring sessions, group sessions, and scheduled 1:1 sessions are available.
For more information visit: https://guides.matc.edu/Tutoring_Services/types/services

Milwaukee Achiever 
Multiple Locations
Students are assessed using the TABE test. The classes are taught through 1:1 tutoring. This program specializes in ESL classes and courses teach how to do a proper job search, how to continue education... Ect.
Students attend classes for 16 weeks for 4 hours per day. 
Classes also include a Bilingual Medical Interpreter Program and a Warehouse Worker Program. 
For more information visit:https://milwaukeeachiever.org/

Milwaukee TechForce Training Center
1916 N. 4th St. Milwaukee, WI 53212
Located in the same building of the adult learning center, this program is designed to train young individuals 17-29 in the IT workforce.  Training and placement will focus on occupations such as computer systems analysts, web developers, applications software developers, systems software developers, and computer user support specialists. They also provide GED courses.
For more information or to enroll in the program visit: http://www.hacm.org/programs/community-supportive-services/employment-economic-self-sufficiency/techforce-techhire

​The Minority Clerkship Program
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin offers the Minority Clerkship Program. This program is intended for first-year law students at UW Madison or Marquette University to gain legal experience during the summer.
For more information, please visit their website: ​https://www.froedtert.com/community-benefit/training

Social Development Commission
The Social Development Commission offers multiple career and education services such as career development training, a culinary arts program, a business academy, GED help, and much more. 
For more information, please visit their website: https://www.cr-sdc.org/absolute-advantage

Scholarships
MATC
There is a list of scholarships through Milwaukee Area Technical College on their website: http://matc.academicworks.com/

Scholarships4Moms
Scholarships4Moms is an organization dedicated to offering scholarships for mothers in school. Scholarship winners are able to use their scholarship money at any school of their choosing.
For more information, please visit their website: http://scholarships4moms.net/scholarship-application-for-moms

State of Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board
There is a list of grants, scholarships, and loans through the State of Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board on their website: http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html

The Patsy Mink Foundation
Awards up to $5,000 to mothers across the country who are in school. There are five scholarships offered per year.
More information can be found on their website: https://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/education-support-application

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Awards scholarships for women across the US over 35 years old. The Emerge scholarship is for women over 25 years old who are residents of Georgia.
For more information, please visit their website: https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students/eligibility-requirements​

​Health Resources and Services Administration
Awards scholarships and loan repayments to professionals working in health services, such as nursing, medicine, and faculty in health departments.
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing/​

​The Hope Network Scholarship for Single Mothers
The Hope Network offers annual grants for at least $1,000 to single mothers pursing technical school or college.
To apply and learn more about the grant and application process, please visit their website: https://www.hopenetworkinc.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/

Employ Milwaukee
Employ Milwaukee offers many opportunities for people in search of jobs and job training. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.employmilwaukee.org/Employ-Milwaukee/Talent-Development.htm

Financial Aid Assistance
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid has detailed information about financial aid, preparing financially for college, and the FAFSA. The website has articles, webinars, and documents easily accessible to the public. For more information, please visit their website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
On their toolkit website, they also have articles that list common mistakes when filling out the FAFSA, myths about the FAFSA, powerpoints, videos, and tweets. For more information, please visit their website: ​https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/resources/all.jsp

Financial Education
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
This organization helps small business grow by providing education to entrepreuers. They also have financial planning coaches available for budgeting and financial help. For more information, please visit their website: ​https://www.wwbic.com

Social Development Commission-Financial Literacy
This program offers one-on-one financial coaching to individuals. The organization also offers financial classes to help improve financial well-being and increase assets. There is also a toll-free number individuals can call with finance questions and the organization will help with questions regarding foreclosure, credit, starting a business, or buying a home. The toll-free number is 1-888-861-3111. To request more information, please visit their website: https://www.cr-sdc.org/financial-literacy​