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Northwest Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs provide individual instruction with GED preparation, job skill enhancement, computer skills and more.
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Northwest Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs
Northwest Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs provide individual, computer-assisted instruction to out-of-school youth and adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, math, and keyboarding skills.
Key Learning Lab Features:
- No Charge
- Open Entry/Open Exit -- Participants may start at any time.
- Self-Paced -- Each participant works at his or her own speed.
- Individual instruction -- Each person's needs are assessed and evaluated through testing to determine skill level and to develop an individual educational plan.
- GED preparation and high school completion -- Either can be accomplished by attending the Lab.
- Windows and Microsoft Office software -- Participants will develop important keyboarding and technology skills by using computers equipped with the operating system and office software commonly used by area businesses.
Popular Skill Areas Offered in the Labs:
- English-as-a-Second Language
- Reading (beginning, basic, and advanced)
- Writing
- Grammar, spelling, vocabulary
- Basic math
- Basic algebra and basic geometry
- Basic keyboarding and computer skills
- Word processing
Click the link of the Learning Lab location nearest you for contact and staff information.
Supported by the State of Michigan
1-800-285-WORKS
This page last updated on 8/12/2010.