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Adult Education

Access to adult education improves the well-being of the entire family. We offer a supportive, goal-directed environment where Amani residents can reach their educational goals with individualized learning plans.
 
We focus in three areas: 
  • Adult Basic Education: Students receive one-on-one academic support from tutors in reading, writing, math, computer literacy and social studies.
  • Arts & Culture: This includes educational opportunities for the enrichment of the body, mind and spirit through poetry, art, music, home care and healthy living. Field trips are also offered.
  • ​GED/HSED Preparation Classes: Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) staff partner with Dominican Center tutors to provide adult classes on basic academic skills necessary for a referral to the General Education Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) programs at the Social Development Commission (SDC).​​
COMPUTER CLASSES & JOB READINESS/INTERVIEW SKILLS:
​Contact Deirdre Mingo at 414-397-1396 or deemmingo2010@yahoo.com to learn more about these classes for adults ages 18 and up.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
​Basic Mathematics
GED Prep & Practice Exams​
Khan Academy
Learnfree.org (Math)
MATC GED Testing and HSED Diploma​
Sense-lang.org (Typing)
Spelling & Reading
We are currently accepting enrollment in no fee adult education classes. These are held at the Dominican Center on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Other Resources:
  • ​Amani Youth in Action: Neighborhood youth are invited to join us in community leadership and exploration activities. Contact us at 414-444-9930 to learn more!​​
  • Amani Neighborhood Food Pantry at Greater Little Hill (the corner of Locust and 25th Streets) is open every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Strong Babies Sanctuary: Village Ministries (2614 W. Center Street) offers information, resources, mentorship and spiritual support to pregnant women and families. Call 414-562-1617 for more information.
  • PeppNation Amani Youth Rugby: Amani youth interested in rugby can learn more about joining a team by visiting peppnation.org. The coach and founder, Brandon Culpepper, grew up in the Amani neighborhood.

Community Efforts

With the support of our partners, we seek to:
  • Engage organizations working in Amani that address stress, trauma, loss, mental health and other risk factors in adults and youth.
  • Increase residents’ skills in advocacy and securing resources related to family well-being and life-long learning.
  • Increase residents’ participation in decision-making with organizations and systems focused on education and family well-being.​
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Dominican Center for Women, Inc.
   2470 W. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 444-9930
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  • About
    • Staff & Corporate Board
    • Partners
    • Donors
    • Annual Reports
  • What We Do
    • Neighborhood Safety
    • Housing & Economic Development
    • Education & Family Well-Being
    • Fostering Social Change
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Volunteer
  • Photo/Video
  • DONATE
    • 2020 Annual Appeal
  • Contact
  • Employment
  • Media
    • Newsletters