Adult Directory 2013

Selective Service Registration - Male US citizens, dual-nationals and noncitizens
(including illegal aliens, legal permanent residents, seasonal agricultural
workers, and refugees) must register for Selective Service. Registration must occur
within 30 days of his 18 th birthday. If in a hospital, mental institution or prison while
turning 18 years registration must occur within 30 days after being released if younger
than age 26. Where to register: Forms are available at US Post Offices, DC DMV, and
online at www.sss.gov Male students who fail to register before turning 26 years are
ineligible for Federal Work Study, Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and are subject to a
fine and imprisonment.
Urban Ed, Inc. - 1926 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE 20020
(202) 610-2344, Fax (202) 610-2355 www.UrbanEd.org
Roxanne Williams, Program Director
Educational, leadership, and career focused skills training for youth (13 +) and adults.
A + certification technology skills program and accompanying basic education
(as needed). 2 and 3 month curricula in PC maintenance, help desk support, LAN
support and client/server programming. Open course admission. Classes: Mon, Tues,
Thurs.10am to 12:30pm or 5pm to 7:30pm. Students buy class book $25.
V.O.T.E.E. (Vocational Opportunities Training and Education/Employment)
(CSOSA) - 4923 East Capitol Street, NE (202) 583-0997; 1230 Taylor Street, NW
(202) 585-7724; 25 K Street, NE (202) 585-7713; 3850 South Capitol St, SE (202)
585-7627; 300 Indiana Ave, NW (202) 585-7359; 910 Rhode Island Ave, NE (202)
442-1871, (202) 220-5721, Fax (202) 220-5321, Luella Johnson, Supervisor
Phil Whatley, Learning Lab Specialists (202) 442-1201.
Educational, basic technology, and employability training and referrals for persons
under CSOSA supervision (no age restrictions). Occupational and educational
assessments: participants receive an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and/or an
Individual Educational Plan (IEP) prepared by CSOSA staff. Training and
employment placement assistance and follow-up. Educational: ABE, GED, ESL,
core/life skills: employability and job readiness, customer service, communication
skills, interpersonal skills, skills identification, resume writing, interviewing skills,
problem solving, ethics, drug free workplace, sexual harassment, keys to keeping a
job.
Washington Literacy Council - 1816 12th Street, NW 20009 (Thurgood Marshall
Bldg) (202) 387-9029, Fax (202) 387-9027 www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org
Terry Algire, Executive Director, Grace Christiansen, Program Director
Reading instruction for adults reading below a sixth grade level who want to prepare
for a GED, alternative high school diploma program, or job training program.
Potential students must be able to commit two 2-hour classes each week and one
hour private tutoring session. Day and evening classes available Mon - Sat 10am to
11am or 5:30pm to 6:30pm. After initial 3-day group classes students can elect to
receive one hour of small group instruction following by an additional hour of 1-1
tutorial support. Cost $20 per semester. Scholarships available.
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