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Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Provides community events, adult classes such as English as a second language and citizenship classes. Also helps with applications and forms. 

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

U.S. citizenship classes offering instruction in English, civics, and American history for aspiring naturalization candidates. Students are free join at any time.

Offers the following services:

- Preparation for citizenship testing

- Instruction in basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics (ABE)

- Preparation and testing for a high school diploma (GED)

- English language learner (ELL)

- Integrated Education and Training

Classes are available at the following locations:

- Madison

- Norfolk

- O'Neill

- South Sioux City

- Tyson - Madison and Dakota City

- Wakefield

- West Point

Offers adult citizenship and civics courses in the evenings to assist with the naturalization process, preparing and navigating participants for naturalization/citizenship interviews. Civics course provides the materials, tools, and strategies needed to become a United States citizen successfully.

Guides Latinx immigrants on how to obtain citizenship by working with them on studying and practicing in preparation to take the test. Will walk step by step with the student until they become citizens.

Remember for citizenship classes individuals must qualify first and this depends on how long they have had residency and how long ago it was obtained.

Assists women and men who are studying to take the naturalization test and to become informed and participative U.S. citizens.

Provides two 12-week semesters of group classes to provide explanation, reinforcement, and practice. Volunteers work individually with those who are scheduled to take their naturalization test.

All classes and tutoring are in English.

Provides community events, adult classes such as English as a second language and citizenship classes. Also helps with applications and forms. 

Classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, and workforce development.  Classes online and at various locations.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Provides both English as a Second Language classes and Citizenship classes. Co-teachers are from the refugee communities served to better understand the students’ culture and the barriers that students face while accessing community resources. The program also provides weekly conversation hours and other community-based support.

Also provides citizenship focused classes for eligible students from Burma.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Community Assistance

- Provides resources for health, financial, and public services in the community.

- Assistance with accessing public assistance program and benefits.

- Assistance completing forms and making phone calls on an individual’s behalf.

- Referrals for basic needs and emergency assistance.

- Employment services and consultations.

- Access to legal and immigration consultations through partnerships with Immigrant Legal Center, Jason Finch and Associates, and the Law Office of Sylvia Rodriguez.

Community Home Gardens:

Trained staff help address and improve access to affordable produce in the southeast Omaha community by providing education and training for families and community members to learn to build, grow, and maintain their own backyard gardens. This project will also be a catalyst to address other social needs through community resource connections.

Mindfulness and Physical Well-Being:

Trained staff and instructors teach community members mindfulness techniques and strategies to reduce stress and improve wellness. Along with mindfulness practice, physical activity is offered to help address the stress of our community’s everyday lives.

Strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher educational or vocational training. Services offered:

- Adult Basic Educational Services.

- Citizenship Services.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Services.

- GED Services.

- Project VITAL (Adult Literacy Services).

- Workforce Services.

Offers Basic Skills/GED® classes, English as a Second Language instruction, and programs that prepare individuals for U.S. citizenship by fostering an understanding of American culture, history, government, and civic responsibilities. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Offers the following services:

- ESL (English as a Second Language) program for individuals who speak, read, and write best in a language other than English and wish to improve their English language skills. Courses range from entry-level English to college-prep English.

- HiSET and High School Completion Center, providing testing and preparation for high school equivalency.

- Adult Literacy program offering opportunities for adults to enhance literacy skills and refresh basics in reading, writing, and math. Classes are available at various locations in and around Des Moines in collaboration with local schools and organizations.

- Citizenship Education programs that prepare individuals to take the oath of U.S. citizenship and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. These courses help immigrants gain knowledge of American culture, institutions, and ideals, as well as U.S. history, the Constitution, and the structure and functions of government.

- College (core) classes for DMACC's associate degree programs and non-credit classes for personal and professional development.

- Continuing Education classes offered at DMACC.

- Business consulting services.

Assists all refugees; provides programs for ESL, transportation, cultural orientation, and employment. Helps refugees learn to live and work in the United States.

Services include:

- Employment skills class

- Interpreters available to go with refugees to medical appointments or hospitals

- Coordinates health and human services, ESL classes, housing with OHA, citizenship, drivers' licenses and classes, etc.

- Job placement for refugees

-- Refugee resettlement from another country to Omaha and Lincoln

- Support groups

- Youth programming