Education Department

Education is a core of the Tri-County Urban League's mission. The department and its staff make every effort to provide excellent services to clients and other persons in need of obtaining or improving educational opportunities. Thousands of children, youth, students, parents, programs, professionals, and others have benefited from agency referrals and training.

Education Programs

ADULT LEARNING CENTER     309.672-4352

State Certified teachers & highly qualified teachers provide GED and Pre-GED instruction.

  • Adult basic skills upgrade
  • Individualized and small group instruction
  • Computer assisted instruction
  • Open Entry and Open Exit
  • High GED attainment rate
 
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM     309.672-4352
  • Provides free tutoring in all subjects for all grade levels (K-12)
 
TOMORROW'S SCIENTISTS, TECHNICIANS AND MANAGERS PROGRAM     309.672-4351

Encourages and motivates minority and other similarly disadvantaged youths to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and business.

  • Out-of state field trips
  • Scholarships
  • Hands on experiences
  • Motivational speakers
  • Academic Awards
  • After school tutorial
  • Annual TSTM Recognition Banquet
 
YOUTH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM     309.672-4352

Summer program for 14 to 17 year old youth that introduces them to the world of work with meaningful work experience for youths.

  • Educational opportunities
  • Career counseling
  • Academic training
  • Enriched academic activities
  • Remedial academics
  • Paid work experience
 
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER     309.672-4361

State of the art, cutting edge, technology center, serving people of all ages.

  • Group Training
  • Open Access
  • Multi-Media Training
  • Limited Adaptive Technology Services
  • Basic and intermediate computer instruction for youth and adults
  • Senior Citizen Computer Club
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