Newsletters 2013-14 Focus newsletter, [1] fall | Page 13

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Adult students may come back to school, too

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dult learners seeking the tools and skills
needed to attain a high school diploma or
GED are encouraged to come back to

school!
Students ages sixteen years of age or older,
who are not already enrolled in a secondary
school, may enroll in free classes through Metro
North Adult Basic Education (ABE), a program
sponsored by Anoka-Hennepin Community
Education.
“The education that we offer is customized for
adults,” explains Pat Adams, Adult Basic
Education program manager. “When students
come into our class, they find that what we work
on is very meaningful and applicable to their
lives.”

■ prepare for college entrance exams or
courses,
■ and earn a high school diploma or GED.
Whether you or someone you know is a working parent, has a learning disability, or may be
coming back to school for the first time in years –
professional, licensed teachers are trained to help
adult learners realize their potential.
“I was worried about going back to school at
my age,” said Perry Jensen, recent Metro North
Adult Basic Education graduate. “[But] I think
taking that step was important.”

■ improve reading, writing and math skills,

Classes are flexible to accommodate busy
schedules. Metro North ABE serves students at
various locations across the north metro, yearround – during the day or at night. Coursework
can be completed in a group setting, independently, in the classroom or online.

■ strengthen professional skills needed to
succeed in the workplace,

Watch the video to see how we inspire our
students: http://bit.ly/12uOXht

■ learn to speak English,

Call 763-783-4870 to find the site closest to
you, or to enroll in classes. ■

Metro North ABE helps students:

Over 100 students celebrated acquiring a GED or high
school diploma through Metro North Adult Basic
Education (ABE) on June 20. Anoka-Hennepin
Community Education sponsors ABE with partner
school districts to provide free, basic education
programming for eligible adult learners.

Discover Community Education:
Something For Everyone

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all is an exciting time of year for learners young and old! Come
“back to school” and discover Community Education. We value the
opportunity to bring quality educational programs to our community members, and there is something for every ۙHB