In a city that offers the “good life,” we face a terrible paradox. Poverty afflicts at least one-fifth of our families with young children at home. The reason is simple: too many adults lack the skills needed for living wage jobs and a path to lifelong careers. Lincoln Literacy’s Bridgeway to a Better Life initiative offers a comprehensive solution via a continuum of lifelong careers. Lincoln Literacy’s Bridgeway to a Better Life initiative offers a comprehensive solution via a continuum of services.
Our students secure their basic English language and literacy skills with a trusted and caring tutor, then continue on through adult skills classes or tutoring leading to and through an accredited program at a partner institution, and on to a living wage, career-ladder job.
What Students Say
“I signed up after reading a flyer offering GED Prep for a few nights a week at the Bennett Martin Public Library. I got the opportunity to work with instructors and a tutor who were very helpful with each lesson. Plus, I learned to use the computer and go on the Internet. When in-person classes stopped due to COVID-19, Lincoln Literacy then offered online classes to participants who wanted to continue. Because of the convenience and support of the entire GED Prep team, I’m closer to reaching my goal of getting my GED.”
Liza B., Lincoln Literacy Student
“When I came to this class I knew nothing about driving and road signals, but today in our last class I knew all the traffic signals and rules and regulations about driving.”
Manhoor from Driving, Lincoln Literacy Student
“The classes improve my English communication skills, healthcare vocabulary and confidence. They also help me prepare for CNA training and future healthcare careers.”
Dinh from Healthcare Career Pathways, Lincoln Literacy Student
“The food handler class helped me to understand the importance of food safety to avoid food-borne illness and to make healthy food.”
Rahul from Food Safety, Lincoln Literacy Student
Basic Math Skills Class
This class will help improve your math skills and your English math vocabulary. We will review addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Career Navigation
Staff and volunteers will work 1-1 with you and can help you search online for a job, complete online applications, and review necessary language skills. We can help with building your resume, practicing interviewing skills, and understanding the application process. We may also work with you to explore a type of job or industry you are interested in, including exploring additional educational opportunities necessary to advance your career.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Prep Class
Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) are specialized licenses required to operate large vehicles, including tractor trailers, school buses, delivery trucks, city buses, and more. This class will guide students studying for and taking the CDL permit exam at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
This program is funded in part by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development as part of the Good Life Is Calling campaign.
Computer Literacy Classes
In computer literacy classes, you will learn how to type, use a keyboard, and use a mouse/mouse pad. You will work on understanding how to use the internet, email, and social media. We will also explore Google Suite and Microsoft Office, depending on student interest and skill level. We currently offer beginning and intermediate-level classes.
Driving Safely and Legally in Nebraska
This class will cover key concepts and the English vocabulary necessary to take the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) permit test or the Nebraska driver’s license knowledge test through an interactive and discussion-based format.
We will help students understand U.S. driving culture and common law enforcement practices related to driving, explain procedures at local DMV offices, and how to access online DMV information.
Even if you already have your Nebraska driving license, this class will help you to understand the rules of the road.
Food Safety
This class is an 8-session program designed to train individuals in practical skills necessary for safe food handling, storage, and preparation. Participants will be prepared to work in diverse settings such as restaurants, retail food stores, food warehouses, food processors, and institutional food service facilities.
GED Prep Classes
These classes prepare students to earn a high school degree or a General Education Diploma (GED). You can take this class to prepare for the GED exam or to get ready for the GED class at SCC. We welcome you to join our GED classes to advance your learning and knowledge of English (with or without a high school diploma). We offer GED classes in each of the four subject areas: Reasoning through Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Math, Science, and Social Studies. More information about the GED can also be found at www.ged.com.
Healthcare Career Pathways
In this short 4-class Healthcare Career Pathways, you will learn what healthcare career path may be right for you and healthcare English vocabulary. You will also explore the work you could do as a CNA, Surgical Technician, LPN, Phlebotomist, and practice making a resume and interviewing for these healthcare jobs. Prepare for and take a CPR for healthcare workers class and exam, taught by a certified instructor, at the end of the class.
Nursing Assistant CNA Prep Class
This class is for those who want a job as a Nursing Assistant. We will help prepare you for the nursing assistant programs at one of the colleges in our area, such as Bryan College of Health Sciences, Southeast Community College, or the course given by the Nebraska Healthcare Association. After completing the Nursing Assistant Prep class, you will have a basic understanding of the vocabulary and information necessary to become a nursing assistant in Nebraska. This class is completed 1-1 with individual tutoring and group study sessions. You will need to interview for this class to be admitted.
Reading and Writing Classes
These classes will help improve your reading skills, including pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension. Writing will focus on improving grammar, sentence structure, and essay writing. The focus of each class changes according to student interest and skill level. We have beginning and intermediate classes.
Resumes and Interviews
In this 4-week class, you will write a resume, search & apply for jobs, and answer interview questions.
Teaching Pathways
Teaching Pathways encompasses learning about many of the school jobs that can be a precursor to teaching. We also practice interviewing and learn about the steps to become certified to teach in Nebraska.
Questions?
Call 402.476.7323 or email adultskills@lincolnliteracy.org.