“I love going to Volunteers of America of Minnesota Adult High School Diploma Program. I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world. All the staff is very friendly and committed to doing their work for all the students. The teachers are dedicated to teaching each and every student from teenager to adult. I need to continue to work hard on my studies and not let anything stop me. Work hard, study hard, accomplish your goals and go get your dreams.”
-- Reginald, Student, Volunteers of America of Minnesota Adult High School Diploma Program

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Adult High School Diploma Program

Location
Volunteers of America of Minnesota Education Center, 924 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Days/Hours: Classes are held Monday through Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Participants are
: Students are age 18 years and over who are English Language Learners.

Fees: Free


Contact: Marilyn Gjerde, Director 
Phone: 612-375-0700
Email: mgjerde@voamn.org

The Volunteers of America of Minnesota Education Center also has its own website at www.voaec.org

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Volunteers of America of Minnesota Adult High School Diploma program offers English Language Learners age 18 years or older the opportunity to acquire English skills and earn a high school diploma.  Classes are offered in multiple levels to meet the needs of individual students.  Students are assessed on a regular basis to determine when they are ready to move to the next level.  The highest level allows students to earn a high school diploma by passing the Minnesota Basic Standards Test (MBST) and creating a portfolio that demonstrates competency in 16 Equipped For the Future (EFF) core academic and work related areas. 

 

Features of our program include:


    • Community service opportunities
    • Personalized instruction
    • Technology integration
    • Portfolio enhancement
    • Challenging course work

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Yusaf quickly discovered that studying and passing the tests associated with earning a high school diploma took motivation, hard work and patience...
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Our stories graphic
Yusaf quickly discovered that studying and passing the tests associated with earning a high school diploma took motivation, hard work and patience...
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We have recently
created
a brand-new
tutoring area that is
in GREAT NEED of some basic supplies

to assist the adult learners and their volunteer teachers.  Learn more > 

We have recently
created
a brand-new
tutoring area that is
in GREAT NEED of some basic supplies

to assist the adult learners and their volunteer teachers.  Learn more >