Educational Resources
Do you need more education to help you get a better job or enhance your skills? Here are some educational resources to help you get started.
Adult Classes
Certificate Programs
Schools & Colleges
Scholarships
Adult Classes – Minnesota Literacy Council:
- English (ESL)
- GED Classes
- Adult Diploma
- Reading
- Math
- College Prep
- Career Training
- Citizenship
- Computers
Go To: https://mnliteracy.org/hotline
(serving adults 17 years old and older, and not enrolled in high school)
Short Term Certificate Programs – Dakota County Technical College:
- Fork Lift Operation Training (1-4 weeks)
- Truck & Bus Driver Training (1-4 weeks)
- Nursing Assistant (5-9 weeks)
- Pharmacy Technician (5-9 weeks)
- Web Application (9 months)
- Early Childhood (9 months)
- And many more…
Go To: http://www.dctc.edu/academics/short-term-programs/
Certificate Programs – Minneapolis Community and Technical College:
- Accounting Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Medical Receptionist
- Yoga Teacher Training
- And many more…
Go To: http://www.minneapolis.edu/
Guide to Nursing Degrees: https://nursejournal.org/articles/types-of-nursing-degrees/
Scholarships:
Financial Aid & Scholarships Guide for Nurses:
https://nursejournal.org/articles/nursing-scholarships-grants/
Scholarships for Women and Single Mothers:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarships-for-women-and-single-mothers/
Scholarships for Minorities:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/minority-scholarships/
Scholarships for College Students:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarships-for-college-students/
Scholarships for high school seniors:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
Scholarship Search:
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/
List of Popular Scholarships:
- Exxon Mobil
- General Electric
- Wal-Mart
- Any many more…
Go To: https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/list-of-scholarships/