Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

Adult Education Learning Labs

Northwest Michigan WORKS! Learning Labs provide individualized instruction to adults who wish to finish their high school education through a GED or High School diploma, prepare for college, or 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.
  • College preparation
  • 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 Lab Location link (in the left column) to find the lab nearest you including contact and staff information.

 

                   

Learning Lab Helps Man Build Skills

When Jeremy Ray came to the Northwest Michigan Works! Learning Lab in Traverse City, his math skills were so poor he couldn't even do subtraction. But with the help of the Learning Lab, Ray improved his math skills and was able to go to college. Watch the video to find out more about Ray's Learning Lab success.

              

Teacher Recognized for Learning Lab Management Plan

Jerry Hawes, a teacher at the Northwest Michigan Works! Adult Education Learning Lab in Kalkaska, was one of six adult education teachers to win Teacher Spotlight recognition from the Michigan Office of Adult Education. Hawes was recognized for his Learning Lab management. Watch the video to find out more.