LITERACY AND / OR ESL RESOURCES
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Help For Adults Who Are The First In Their Family To Go To College!
​Detroit Regional Center
One Woodward Ave.  Suite 1900
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 734-210-1003
Email: mcyrus@detroitchamber.com
​Website: https://www.detroitchamber.com/education-talent/detroit-drives-degrees
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitReconnect
Detroit Reconnect is an initiative to help adults who are pursuing or return-
ing to higher education gain new skills, advance in the workplace, and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential. The Detroit Reconnect team believes everyone deserves to achieve their college dreams and have 
a rewarding career. Detroit Reconnect was founded by the Detroit Regional Chamber as part of the Detroit Drives Degrees initiative to make higher edu- cation a reality for adults in Southeast Michigan.
IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO RECONNECT TO COLLEGE?
Students who are unsure or looking to take the next step to obtaining a 
certificate or degree, Detroit Reconnect navigators are here to help navi-
gate a new pathway. Detroit Reconnect offers personalized support and 
college advising services, including choosing the right school, career exploration, financial aid support, and connecting to community partners 
that support families.

NOTE: 
ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES LOCATOR
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-94422_95539_64362-546231--,00.htmlutm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Discover the hundreds of Adult Education programs and high school equiv- alency testing centers located throughout Michigan that are available to help you.

NOTE:  
Please also check under the IMMIGRATION RESOURCES page for more educational & job training opportunities!


FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING

Community Action Agency
400 W. South
Adrian, MI  49221
Phone: 517-263-7861   
Email: syork@caajlh.org
Website: https://www.caajlh.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionAgency
Who is Eligible?
CAA provides financial management assistance to anyone interested in Lenawee county. There are no income eligibility requirements.
Topics for classes include the following:
1.  Communication –making decisions with a spouse or partner who has                 different priorities/values
2.  Spending
3.  Creating a Budget Plan – planning for the household spending based 
     on the individual/household priorities
4.  Credit Awareness – including how to make arrangements with creditors 
     and establishing credit
5.  Predatory Lending – check cashing pros/cons, mortgage scams, 
     “Buy Here/Pay Here” worth it?
6.  Goal Setting – developing realistic goals and sticking to them
7.  Basic Banking and Investing– provide as needed banking education
8.  Energy Education – reduce energy cost with simple changes, including             energy audit (as available)

Downriver Community Conference and Michigan Works Center
15100 Northline   Suite #101
Southgate, MI  48195
Phone: 734-362-7070 
Website: http://www.dccwf.org/index.php
The Basic Skills and Assessment Department of the Downriver Community Conference provides individualized, self-paced (but guided) instruction to 
help you obtain your basic skills / academic goals quickly and effectively.
You can study any of these areas in an "open lab" setting, at your own pace, with assistance as needed provided by a certified teacher or Career Develop-
ment Facilitator.
Lab hours:
Currently Tuesday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We recom-
mend calling first, as hours can vary depending on customer volume.
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The ACT WorkKeys assessment, as required for Para-professionals under 
the No Child Left Behind Act, or to earn a National Career Readiness Certif-
ate, is available for a fee. Key Train, a self-paced, computerized preparation
program for WorkKeys is also available for a small fee. Our rates are very 
reasonable. Call for more information.
Basic Skills and Assessment Unit
Phone: 734-362-3455 
Located in the Michigan Works! Southgate Service Center, operated by the Downriver Community Conference. 

Matrix Human Services
Central Office:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-526-4000  #1411
Email: celmore-lejeune@matrixhs.org  Cynthia Elmore-LeJeune
Website: https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/programs/socialmobility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatrixHumanServices
EDUCATION CENTER:
Designed to help those in the community without a high school 
diploma or GED achieve those accomplishments.
Services available through this Center include:
• 100% Online High School Diploma Program
• Education resources and referrals
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CENTER:
Services and support designed to assist clients in reaching their 
personal economic upward mobility goals.
Services within this Center include:
• One-on-one financial coaching and counseling
• Free credit reports and FICO scores
• Financial capabilities classes
• Tax Prep Assistance (during tax time only)

Monroe Community Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-241-2775 
Website: https://monroecountyop.org/housing-programs.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcopmi
Homebuyer & Financial Counseling:
Housing Counselors are available to help clients individually to set hous-
ing goals, work on credit and debt issues, develop realistic spending & savings plans, and create a concrete plan of action to attain their goals. Counseling sessions are geared toward each client's specific needs &
may also include credit counseling, assessment mortgage readiness, 
helpng to establish healthy financial behaviors, reviewing fair housing 
and landlord-tenant laws, among others.

Oaks Village 
924 E. 2nd 
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-244-5444
Website: https://www.oaksvillage.net/youth-programs-1
Oaks also collaborates with several different agencies to serve as an educational hub.
SERVICES
We offer financial literacy, life skills classes, literacy programs and 
partner with the Learning Bank for GED completion.
OPEN
Classes and programs run throughout the year at various times. 
Please contact us for class availability.
WHO & COST
This service is free for anyone who needs help with education.

Operation HOPE
Website:  www.operationhope.org
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Fifth Third Bank (Northwest Activity Center) 
18100 Meyers 
Detroit, MI  48235 
Phone: 313-506-9192
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Level One Bank (Wayne State University)
440 Burroughs   Suite 522
Detroit, MI  48202 
Phone: 313-686-3113
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HOPE Inside, Detroit  
18445 Cathedral (Cody High School)
Detroit, MI 48228 
Phone: 313-683-0629  Eva Torres
Email:  Eva.Torress@operationhope.org 
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HOPE Inside, Detroit
Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace Hospital)
6071 W. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI   48235 
Phone: 313-966-7655
Website: https://www.operationhope.org/detroit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operationhope
Through HOPE Inside Detroit, Operation HOPE provides complimentary 
financial literacy education and empowerment programs designed to 
foster financial well-being. HOPE Inside is a unique empowerment model 
that brings free financial dignity programming to under-served commun-
ities. Clients are counseled on the language of money and work with an 
Operation HOPE Financial Well-being Coach to transform established fin-
ancial mindsets and develop customized action plans around building 
their own businesses, raising their credit scores, buying homes, or simply making better decisions with the money they have.
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Programs include: credit and money management, home ownership prep-
aredness, and small business entrepreneurship. Every office holds con-
sumer credit counseling certification, CFPB, FDIC, U.S. SBA, EITC, HUD, 
etc.

THE PHILIP HOUSE MISSION
30800 Northwestern Hwy.  Suite 221
Farmington Hills, MI  48334
Phone: 248-532-0023 
Email:  info@thephiliphousemission.org 
Website: www.thephiliphousemission.org
Financial Literacy: This class teaches how to achieve personal economic
empowerment by learning how to handle income.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Corporate Office:
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #800
Detroit, MI  48202 
Phone: 313-873-6000
Email: inquiries@matrixhs.org
Website: www.waynemetro.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatrixHumanServices
Offers a wide variety of Educational Literacy & Financial Literacy classes
with many locations throughout Wayne County. Also Youth, Summer and 
After-School programming. See other listing below!
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Detroit Financial Empowerment Center
Phone: 313-322-6222
Website: www.DetroitFEC.org 
The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers professional, one-on-one financial counseling as a free public service to enable residents to address their financial challenges, needs, and plan for their futures. The FEC is in partnership with the City of Detroit, Wayne County Treasurer’s Office and Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. Residents receive free, 
one-on-one professional counseling assistance with money management, budgeting, reducing debt, establishing and improving credit, connecting 
to safe and affordable banking services, building savings, and referrals to other services and organizations.

NOTE:  
Some of the literacy programs below MAY also, on occasion, offer FINANCIAL LITERACY courses as well!  
Also, please look on IMMIGRATION RESOURCES for other agencies that also usually offer English or ESL classes as well as G.E.D. classes!  

Tutoring & After-School programs are also listed on this website under
MENTORING RESOURCES.


METRO DETROIT & WAYNE COUNTY: 

NEW!!  EARN YOUR DIPLOMA ONLINE!

Atlas Graduation Recovery Program 
Southgate Community School District 
Phone: 734-282-2861
Email: tinyurl.com/asherinfo
Website:  https://anderson.southgateschools.com/programs/atlas-online-learning 
If you are between the ages of 14 and 21 and have never finished high school, this District has a year-round program to help you reach your goal for getting your high school diploma. This program has been created to help students get back on the path to graduation. The program includes a free Internet-connected laptop, mobile support, multiple layers of support and an accred- ited diploma.  
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This Center has partnered with Community Care Services to offer a special program for those with mental illness and their challenges, to finish their G.E.D. 
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For Online Enrichment Classes in courses such as career skills, web design, computer software training, eating healthy for weight loss, stress manage- ment, fitness, songwriting, Italian language, voice-overs and more! 
Phone: 734-246-4633 #9501 
Website: www.digitalsignup.com/southgate
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Asher School / G.E.D. Testing Center 
14101 Leroy
Southgate, MI  48195
Phone: 734-246-4633
Website: 
In Southgate’s GED Prep classes, prepare for the test by reviewing math, social studies, science, reading, and writing the essay, including grammar 
and sentence structure. When you successfully complete your GED Prep 
class at SACE, you will take the GED Tests at a reduced rate for the com- plete battery. If you are especially weak in reading, writing, and / or math, 
you may not be ready to take the GED Prep class. Southgate’s Pre-GED 
class will help you strengthen your skills.  
Eligibility for GED Testing 
1.  Test-takers must be 18 years of age and and not currently enrolled 
      in a regular high school or at least 16/17 with proper documentation.
2.  Test-takers must have driver’s license, passport, military papers or 
      their form of official government (national or foreign) ID that shows                    name, birth date, signature, and photograph.
3.   No certificates will be issued until test-taker is 18 and high school 
      class has graduated, unless the individual has graduated from the 
      Michigan Youth Challenge Program and is 16 years of age.

Brillant Detroit
Headquarters Address: 
5675 Larkins 
Detroit, MI  48210
Phone: 313-483-8992
Email: info@brilliantdetroit.org
Website: https://brilliantdetroit.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantDetroit
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Brillant Detroit House
13800 Eastburn 
Detroit, MI 48205
Email: skilgore@brillantdetroit.org 
OUR MISSION:
Brilliant Detroit is dedicated to building kid success families and neighbor- hoods where families with children 0-8 have what they need to be school 
ready, healthy and stable. We do this by pro- viding proven pro- gramming 
and support year-round out of Brilliant Detroit homes in high-need neighbor- hoods. Has a wide variety of locations!

Community Literacy Council
39750 Joy 
Plymouth, MI  48170
Phone: 734-589-0011
Email: info@plymouthcantonliteracy.org
Website: www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLiteracyCouncil
The Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council is a volunteer non-profit community organization. The Council provides free one-on-one tutoring or small conversation groups to adults primarily in the Plymouth-Canton area.

Detroit Hispanic Development
1211 Trumbull 
Detroit, MI  48216
Phone: 313-967-4880 
Email: info@dhdc1.org
Website: http://www.dhdc1.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmoDHDC
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL):
English as a Second Language class is held Monday through Thursday using
instructional and computer-based learning. Our classes include teacher-led sessions with an emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
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Additionally, we offer specialized case management services for students, especially recent immigrants, to help them better adjust to life in Michigan. Funding for this program is provided by the State of Michigan

Detroit Impact Center
9930 Greenfield
Detroit, MI  48227-2036
Phone: 313-272-0004
Email: info@detroitimpact.org
Website: https://www.detroitimpact.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitImpact91
ChangeMakers is designed to build character, improve reading /compre-hension skills, provide opportunities for creative expression, social skills, 
and personal growth.

Detroit Job Corps Center  
11801 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 800-733-JOBS     800-733-5627      877-889-5627 TTY
Website: https://detroit.jobcorps.gov/train
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doljobcorps
Job Corps is a free residential education and training program that each 
year helps several thousand students between the ages of 16-24 gain the experience they need to get a better job and take control of their lives. The program offers you an opportunity to learn a trade, the chance to get your 
GED or high school diploma and help getting a job. Job Corps also provides you with a counselor who you can call for help for one year after you graduate.

Detroit Public Library-Parkman Branch 
1766 Oakman Blvd. 
Detroit, MI  48238 
Phone: 313-481-1814
Email: alotharp@detroitpubliclibrary.org 
Website: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/services/adult-literacy-ged
Detroit Reads!
The Detroit Reads! tutoring program began in 2008. We pair trained tutors 
with adults who want to improve their reading or math skills. Anyone 18 
or older is welcome. You may be a first time reader or studying to pass 
the GED. We have helped over 600 learners reach their goals.

Detroit Public Schools 
Office of Adult Education
Fisher Building, 9th Floor
3011 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-873-7927
Website: https://www.detroitk12.org/Page/7297
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Detroitk12
Adult Education's mission is to strengthen our community by improving 
adult learner skills for successful long-term employment. Detroit Public Schools Community District’s Adult Education programs offer High 
School Completion (HSC), General Educational Development (GED),  Adult Basic Education/Pre-HSE (ABE), and English as a Second Lang-
uage (ESL) at several community sites and schools, including two main 
Adult Education campuses.
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We provide free classes for adult learners giving them the opportunity 
to upgrade their academic skills, complete high school, obtain General Educational Development (GED) and other services. We also provide opportunities at two Detroit Learning Labs for students to receive HSE preparation. Enrollment is year-round and classes are offered Monday-
Friday.  

FOCUS: HOPE
1200 Oakman Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-494-5500 Main 
Phone: 313-494-4300 Admissions
Email: admissions@focushope.edu
Website: www.focushope.edu 
Facebook: https://www.focushope.edu
Our education and workforce development programs prepare individuals 
for success when competing for jobs. We offer a holistic approach to individuals looking to jump start their careers. Our programs are scholar-
ship based and FREE to most students. Eligible candidates must pass a 
drug screen and take an admissions test to determine math and reading 
levels for entry.

iAmerica Center  
Locations:
8594 N. Canton Center
Canton, MI 48187
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1061 Inkster 
Garden City, MI 48135
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19445 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48228
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3120 Carpenter Ave. Suite 211
Hamtramck, MI 48212
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25350 Eureka
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 313-307-0088
Email: info@iamericacenter.com
Website: https://www.iamericacenter.org
EDUCATION SERVICES:
We are proud of offer free education classes which include ESP, GED, Citizenship and Skills Trades such as Computer Information Systems 
& Employment Support.
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Most of our staff and providers are fluent in Arabic, Chaldean, Hindu, 
Purdu,Punjabi, Ukranian, Russian, Spanish and French. Our main focus 
is to advocate for the underserved: the Non-English speaker such as individuals from African and Asian American communities. Offers a wide
variety of services!

LaCasa Guadalupana
P.O. Box 10266 
Detroit, MI  48209
Phone: ​313-551-4402
Website: https://lcgdetroit.org
Offers GED in Spanish. Our next classes start in September. Classes run $65.00 per semester plus books. That can be more than one class. We offer elementary, middle school in Spanish in conjunction with Mexico. The GED 
can be studied by yourself at home. The books can be purchased in all four materials in Spanish and the pre-test to see if you are ready to take the test 
is in Spanish and so is the test.

Muslim Family Services 
12346 McDougall 
Detroit, MI 48212-2708
Phone: 313-366-6800
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National Headquarters
87-91 144th 
Jamaica, NY 11435 
Phone: 866-354-0102     718-658-7028 
Website: https://www.icnarelief.org/michigan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICNARelief
Free English classes for beginners & adult learners. 

Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council  
Starkweather Academy  
39750 Joy 
Plymouth, MI  48170
Phone: 734-589-0011
Email: info@plymouthcantonliteracy.org
Website: www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy 
in Plymouth-Canton & surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Our mission is to provide adults with basic reading, writing and communication skills, so they may participate in their community and reach their fullest  potential in life. 

ProLiteracy Detroit  
12300 Morang Dr. 
Detroit, MI  48224
Phone: 313-926-6678
Email: margaretw@proliteracydetroit.org
Website: www.proliteracydetroit.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProLiteracyDet
52 Literacy and tutoring sites have been established throughout Metro 
Detroit. Free one-to-one and small group tutoring services, after-school literacy programs for elementary school children, technology-based lit-
eracy instruction. FREE books for adults and children, family literacy
projects.

Reading Works Detroit  
645 Griswold
Detroit, MI  48226 
Phone: 313-962-6202
Email: info@readingworksdetroit.org
Website: www.readingworksdetroit.org
A collective partnership of community leaders from the business, edu-
cation, media, civic and faith communities dedicated to improving adult literacy in Metro Detroit. The organization is partnering with adult literacy agencies and other organizations to provide resources to help more people learn to read.
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AND PARTNERS:  
ACCESS
2651 Saulino Ct.
Dearborn, MI  48120
Phone: 313-842-6762
Email: salarashi@accesscommunity.org
Website: www.accesscommunity.org
Adult literacy (E.S.L.), children's literacy, interactive parent and child 
activities, educational and recreational field trips, citizenship classes, educational and advocacy services, early childhood services, WIA 
youth programs, career development outreach program, students in 
transition program. 
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Dominican Literacy Center
11148 Harper Ave.
Detroit, MI  48213
Phone: 313-267-1000
Email: dominicanliteracy@yahoo.com
Website: www.dlciteracy.org
An east-side Detroit center for tutoring and information to improve literacy. 
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Mercy Education Project
1450 Howard 
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-963-5881
Website: http://mercyed.net
An educational development program that targets young girls and women.
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Beyond Basics
Thirkell Elementary School 
7724 Fourteenth 
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 248-250-9304
Website: www.beyondbasics.org
Aims to boost literacy skills of the parents of students who participate 
in Beyond Basics, a reading enrichment program primarily aimed at 
children.  
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Wayne State University / ANOTHER CHANCE
Phone: 313-862-1990
Tutoring Location:
Lighthouse Center
19940 Livernois
Detroit, MI 48221
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Detroit Literacy Coalition
3726 Fisher Ave.
Detroit, MI  48214 
Phone: 313-922-7323
Website: http://detroitliteracy.org 
A Detroit-based coalition that offers tutoring and information to improve
literacy. 

Romulus Adult Education / Van Buren Adult Education
Romulus High School
9650 Wayne 
Romulus, MI 48174   North Side of the building Door 29
Phone: 734-532-1403
Website: https://www.romulusk12.org/schools/romulus-adult-education
Program Director: Renae Gowen
Email: regowen@romulusk12.org
Phone: 734-532-1407
Work Cell: 734-497-0682
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Lead Teacher: Christina Newsome
Email: chnewsome@romulusk12.org
Work Cell: 734-497-4019

SER Metro Detroit
Main Office: 
9301 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI  48210-2038
Phone: 313-846-2240
Website: https://sermetro.org/adult-services/adult-education
Southwest Location Services: 
2826 Bagley 
Detroit, MI 48216
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Eastside Location Services: 
15491 Maddelein 
Detroit, MI 48205
PROGRAM MANAGER
Laura Fante
Phone: 313-945-5200  #4269

Siena Literacy Center 
16888 Trinity 
Detroit, MI  48219
Phone: 313-532-8404
Email: info@sienaliteracy.org
Website: http://sienaliteracy.org 
Siena Literacy Center is a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of families in N.W. Metropolitan Detroit by providing a basic education program for adult learners. Together with our volunteer tutors, we teach read- ing, math, computer skills, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Since 1995, over 600 tutors have helped over 2000 adult learners meet the challen- ges of their everyday lives. 

Southwest Housing Solutions
Main Office: 
1920 25th Street
Detroit, MI  48216
Phone: 313-841-3727
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Adult Learning Lab
4214 W. Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI  48209
Phone: 313-45108055
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Wayne State University / Harris Literacy Program 
8640 W. Vernor Hwy (near Lawndale Street)
Detroit, MI 
Website: https://www.swsol.org/adult-literacy
The lab offers:
1.   GED preparation
2.   English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
3.   Adult Basic Education (ABE) for adults needing remedial 
      training in reading and/or math
4.   Educational support for those entering college who need 
      remedial help
5.   Computer instruction and one-on-one tutoring
6.   Academic and career counseling
7.   Workplace skills preparation
8.   Referrals to wraparound services
9.   Financial literacy
10. Instruction and resources for trainees in workforce development 
      programs
Participants must be at least 19 years old and have a goal of finding employ- ment or improving their work situation. low-income and unemployed or under- employed. Eligible adults do not need to reside in Detroit to enroll in the lab. Except for a small registration fee, these services are free for eligible partici- pants.

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF)
16800 Trinity 
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-535-9200
Email: info@svsfcenter.org 
Website: www.svsfcenter.org 
The Adult GED® Program at St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center is a free, per- sonalized tutoring program that focuses upon helping Detroit area adults 
(age 18 or older) to becoming more self-sufficient 
and contributing members to the community and economy, through 
education. Our process works, because not everyone learns at the 
same pace or has the same comprehension capabilities. We help 
the students to learn, not just pass the GED®.

Wayne County Community College District  
Website: http://www.wcccd.edu/dept/ce_adult_education.html 
Mission:
Wayne County Community College District’s Adult Education Pro-
gram prepares students to complete / obtain a secondary credential 
and help gain  access to post-secondary education, training, and support services to succeed in high demand / high wage occupations.
Eligibility:
Participants must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for enrollment 
in the Adult Education Program at WCCCD. The program provides 
instruction for students to improve their basic literacy skills in prepar-
ation for the completion of their GED.
Application Process:
Each Adult Education Participant is required to complete the college admission application for enrollment. This allows the participants to 
begin to become a part of WCCCD setting.
Tutoring: 
Tutorial services are available for participants enrolled in the Adult 
Education Program.
Location of classes:
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Wayne Metro Detroit HQ:
7310 Woodward Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48202
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Out-County Service Hub
2121 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Out-County Service Hub
11131 Wayne Rd. 
Romulus, MI 48174
Phone: 313-3247922 Deanne
Email: dsurles@waynemetro.org   Deanne Surles 
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/leaps
LEAPS / Learning, Excelling and Parenting Successfully
The most significant impact on children’s academic success is 
their parent’s attitude toward literacy and learning. Core values, 
knowledge and skills are first developed in a child’s family, which 
is the nucleus of the household. The Learning Education and Par-
enting Success (LEAPS) Family Literacy Program partners with 
adult learners of children ages 0-8 to support and Adult Education, 
Children Education, Parent and Child Together Time (PACT), and 
Parent Time.
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Wayne Metro offers digital literacy courses for adult learners rang-
ing from Computer Basics to Website Design and Coding Basics. 
For more information, please contact Deanne Surles via email above.

Wayne State University English Language Institute 
WSU Harris Literacy Program 
351 Manoogian Hall 
Detroit, MI  48202 
Phone: 313-577-7323
Email: adult.literacy@wayne.edu
Website: www.cla.wayne.edu/eliweb 
The ELI is the ONLY intensive English language program in the 
metropolitan Detroit area. ELI's small classes and highly-trained 
instructors make it possible for students to improve their English 
rapidly and effectively. The ELI uses the newest language teaching methodology and the most up-to-date audio, video and computer 
technology available. 

​Zaman International 
Administrative Offices:
26091 Trowbridge 
Inkster, MI  48141
Phone: 313-551-3994
Email: info@zamaninternational.org
Website: https://www.zamaninternational.org/programs.php#training
B.O.O.S.T. Vocational and Literacy Training Program Zaman offers 
women the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty for themselves 
and their families by learning job-ready sewing and culinary arts skills 
and English language literacy.


LENAWEE COUNTY

Community Action Agency
400 W. South
Adrian, MI  49221
Phone: 517-263-7861  800-438-1845  Julie Laughing  McLaughlin@alai.org 
Email:  info@alai.org
Website:  www.alai.org
Who is Eligible?
CAA provides financial management assistance to anyone interested in Lenawee county. There are no income eligibility requirements.
Topics for classes include the following:
1.  Communication –making decisions with a spouse or partner who 
     has different priorities / values
2.  Spending
3.  Creating a Budget Plan – planning for the household spending 
     based on the individual / household priorities
4.  Credit Awareness – including how to make arrangements with 
     creditors and establishing credit
5.  Predatory Lending – check cashing pros/cons, mortgage scams, 
      “Buy Here/Pay Here” worth it?
6.  Goal Setting – developing realistic goals and sticking to them
7.  Basic Banking and Investing– provide as needed banking education
8.  Energy Education – reduce energy cost with simple changes, 
     including energy audit (as available)

Lenawee Intermediate School District 
1372 N. Main 
Adrian, MI  49221
Phone: 517-263-2108
Email:  TECH@lised.us 
Website:  http://www.lisd.us/adult-learning
Variety of programs including career training!


MACOMB COUNTY

Chaldean Community Foundation 
3601 15 Mile
Sterling Heights, MI  48310
Phone: 586-722-7253
Website: http://www.chaldeanfoundation.org 
CCF is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship Preparation Classes via Zoom. 

Chippewa Valley Schools
Chippewa Valley Adult and Community Building
19230 Cass Ave.
Clinton Twp. MI 48038
Phone: 586-723-2050
Website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/departments/
community-ed

Lake Shore Public Schools Macomb
St. Clair Shores Adult & Community Education Bldg.
23055 Masonic Blvd.
St. Clair Shores, MI  48082
Phone: 586-285-8880
Website: http://www.lakeshoreschools.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=513071

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
Pellerin Center
24001 F. V. Pankow Blvd. 
Clinton Township, MI  48036
Phone: 586-783-6420
Website: https://www.lc-ps.org/programs/community-education

Poblo International
35555 Garfield   Suite 7
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Phone: 586-477-1530
Website: https://www.poblo.org
How We Serve:
At Poblo International Ministries, we offer refugee resettlement assist-
ance, cultural and social assimilation, shelter, English classes, sewing 
classes, support to persecuted converts, friendship and hospitality, &
MORE! Learn more about our non-profit services and how we can help Muslims and other immigrants and refugees in the United States.
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In Michigan, we not only share the gospel, but we also have programs 
set in place to help the immigrant & refugee population thrive in America. Some of our volunteer services in MI include: counseling, supporting persecuted converts, helping with refugee resettlement assistance, cul-
tural assimilation, and more. We also have five International Friendship Centers where missionaries and volunteers teach English, citizenship, 
and sewing classes.

Utica Community Schools & Adult Education 
Community Education Center
38901 Dodge Park 
Sterling Heights, MI 48312 
Phone: 586-797-6906 Adult Ed
Website: www.UCSCommunityEducation.com/Adult_Ed
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Website: www.UCSCommunityEducation.com/E_S_L 
Earn a Utica Community Schools high school diploma or prepare 
for the GED through the Adult Education Program. Gain valuable 
workplace and life skills with beginner to advanced classes in the 
English as a Second Language Program. FREE morning, afternoon 
and evening classes. 

Warren Consolidated Schools / Flynn Educational Center
8655 Irving 
Sterling Heights, MI  48312
Phone: 586-825-2400
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Warren Woods Public Schools / Adult Education
12900 Frazho 
Warren, MI  48089
Phone: 586-439-4408
Website: https://www.warrenwoods.misd.net/our-schools/adult
community-education
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarrenWoodsPS
What do we offer to the local community?
1.  Enrichment activities for youth and adults
2.  English literacy classes for adults who are either native English 
     speakers or English Language Learners
3.  High School Diploma and Equivalency classes for adults
4.  HiSET Testing by appointment


MONROE COUNTY

Monroe County Intermediate School District / Project READ
1101 S. Raisinville
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-242-5799    Literacy Dept:  734-322-2721
Email: information@monroeisd.us
Website: http://www.monroeisd.us/departments/curriculum/
instructionalservices/project-read---adult-literacy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCountyISD
The MCISD collaborates with staff members, service organizations 
& community representatives to connect adult learners with literacy 
services via confidential trained community tutors. Project READ ex-
pands & enhances the abilities of adults to read and understand in 
their per- sonal and professional lives. This program is administered 
by the MCISD with financial support provided by community donors 
and area businesses, most notably DTE Energy. All calls are confiden-
tial. Tutoring sessions are held at public locations such as a library or 
quiet restaurant.

Oaks Village 
924 E. 2nd 
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-244-5444
Website: https://www.oaksvillage.net/youth-programs-1
Oaks also collaborates with several different agencies to serve as an educational hub.
SERVICES:
We offer financial literacy, life skills classes, literacy programs and 
partner with the Learning Bank for GED completion.
OPEN:
Classes and programs run throughout the year at various times. 
Please contact us for class availability.
WHO & COST:
This service is free for anyone who needs help with education.


OAKLAND COUNTY:

Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices: 
363 W. Big Beaver  Suite #300
Troy, MI   48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Email: programadvocates@myacc.org 
Website: http://www.myacc.org/employment-training
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/accarabamericanchaldeancouncil
Services provided:

BEYOND BASICS
Mailing Address:  
PO Box 1504
Birmingham, MI  48012
Physical Address:
18000 W. Nine Mile  Suite #450
Southfield, MI   48075
Phone:  248-250-9304
Email:  info@BeyondBasics.org 
Website:  www.BeyondBasics.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/read2rise
READ TO RISE TUTORING:
LITERACY-ENRICHMENT: 
Has a wide variety of schools that participates in this program!

Centro Multicultural La Familia
35 W. Huron   Suite 100
Pontiac, MI  48342
Phone: 248-858-7800
Website: https://www.centromulticultural.org/copy-of-our-programs
Facebook: centro@centromulticultural.org
CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES:
We support our community's ongoing personal and professional 
development through life skills classes as well as citizenship classes.
LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION:
We offer language interpretation at different agencies including Women's Center at St. Joseph Hospital. Bilingual staff provides interpretation be-
tween pregnant women and their physician so they can communicate 
better and have healthier outcomes. 
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS:
1. We translate documents for community members such as birth &
    marriage certificates, permission to travel, and more. A two-week 
    notice is strongly recommended.
2. We also provide translations to business documents, such as 
     manuals, procedures and surveys.
3. Notary services are also available

Community Sharing Outreach Center
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
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Duck Lake Center
5061 N. Duck Lake
Highland, MI  48357
Phone: 248-889-0347
Email: info@community-sharing.org
Website: https://www.community-sharing.org/get-help
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunitySharingOutreach
Educational Assistance by Volunteers:

Grace Centers Of Hope 
35 E. Huron  PO Box 430618
Pontiac, MI  48342
Phone: 248-334-7939      855-HELP-GCH   
Email:  info@gracecentersofhope.org
Website: https://www.gracecentersofhope.org/content.cfm?id=3129
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceCentersofHope
Education Opportunities:
Every resident in the Life Skills Program takes the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) test in order for the staff to create an individualized 
plan based on the resident's needs.
The Career and Education Center:
Provide many opportunities for residents in the one-year life skills program and for those in aftercare.
The Career and Education Center: 
Provide GED classes for all residents who do not have a GED credential. This program includes individual online preparation, one-on-one tutoring, homework assistance, and pre-tests.
The Career and Education Center also offer classes for residents including:
1.   Business Communication
2.   Computers 101
3.   Work Readiness
4.   Reasoning Skills
5.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
For Aftercare residents who choose to go to college, the Career and Education Center provides assistance with registration, homework, 
and a place to study.
Career Development:
After residents have been in the life skills program for nine months, 
they begin to search for jobs. The Career and Education Center pro-
vide assistance in obtaining a job for life skills program residents & 
after-care residents including: 
Grace Centers of Hope is an authorized GED Testing Service® 

Huron Valley Schools Adult Education / Brooks Center 
1000 Hill 
White Lake, MI 
Phone: 248-676-8398 
Email: Adult.Ed@hvs.org 
​Website: https://www.hvs.org/district/adulteducation
​Huron Valley School's Adult Education offers a wide variety of pro-
grams ranging from High School Completion to Medical Assistant 
programs. 

Oakland Literacy Council      New address effective 3/27/23!
Ottawa Towers Bldg.
51111 Woodward Ave. 7th Floor Suite #720
Pontiac, MI  48342 
Phone: 248-253-1617
Email: info@oaklandliteracy.com
Website: www.oaklandliteracy.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLCTutors
Locally the Council:
1. Recruits and trains volunteers who meet weekly with adult 
    students to teach reading, writing & conversational English.
2. Provides various tutoring workshops to give tutors tools for 
     effective tutoring
3. Has available a library with tutoring materials for various read-
     ing levels and interests
4.  Provides resources i.e., tutor mentors, tutor trainers, specialists 
     to answer questions and guide tutors

Troy School District Community Education
1522 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI  48083
Phone: 248-823-5100
Email: troyceonline@troy.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.troyceonline.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troyceonline

United Community Family Services/CALC 
(Chaldean American Ladies of Charity)
2033 Austin 
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248-528-0130
Email: info@ucfamilyservices.org
Website: http://www.ucfamilyservices.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucfamilyservices
Citizenship Program:
The Refugee Asylee Citizenship Program is designed to navigate 
lawful permanent residents of the United States through accultu-
ration and naturalization. The agency offers a variety of services 
including, but not limited to, translations, interpretation, employ-
ment, financial, benefits assistance, food pantry and basic needs. 
The agency offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) cour-
ses, citizenship instruction and legal assistance in applying for 
naturalization. Program enrollees are educated on U.S. history &
governance, receive interview preparation and more. ​


WASHTENAW COUNTY

AMERICA READS TUTORING CORPS
University of Michigan Ginsberg Center
B6, Michigan League Underground
911 N University 
Ann Arbor, MI  48104-3310
Phone: 734-647-7801
Email: ginsberg.ar@umich.edu
Website: https://ginsberg.umich.edu/node/24 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginsbergcenter
The Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, 
the Office of Financial Aid & the School of Education formed the 
University of MI America Reads Tutoring Corps. America Reads em-
ploys approximately 100 University students to serve as literacy tut-
ors to children in grades K-5 each year in Detroit and Ypsilanti schools. 
Every child receives individualized attention, along with packs of free, 
brand-new books to build a home library.

Manchester Community Resource Center
710 E. Main   Rooms 229 & 231 
PO Box 433
Manchester, MI  48158
Phone: 734-428-7722
Email: manchestercrc@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://manchestercrc.org/get-help-now/our-services

The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone: 734-214-9995  
Email:  info@neutral-zone.org
Website:  www.neutral-zone.org
Programs run weekdays throughout the school year and are open to any 
high-school-aged teen. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE, though donations are welcome. We recommend registration prior to coming to NZ, but teens can register on-site. Try out a program at any time, or let us know your ideas to start something new!

Ypsilanti Township Community Center
2025 E. Clark
Ypsilanti, MI  48198
Phone: 734-219-3781
Email: rferrier@wccnet.edu
Free ESL classes in-person and Hybrid. 

Washtenaw County Community College 
Adult Education Plus Transitions G.E.D. Plus!
4800 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI  48105-4800         Classes now ONLINE!
Phone: 734-677-5006
Email:  adulttransitions@wccnet.edu 
Website:  https://www.wccnet.edu/start-now/ged-campaign.php
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/WashtenawCC
Basic services include:

Washtenaw Literacy
5577 Whittaker 
Ypsilanti, MI  48197
Phone: 734-337-3338
Email: info@washtenawliteracy.org 
Website: https://washtenawliteracy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashtenawLiteracy
EVERYDAY Washtenaw Literacy offers FREE Tutoring for adults looking for
opportunities to change their lives! If you are an adult ready to get better at:
At Washtenaw Literacy our FREE ADULT LITERACY TUTORS are dedicated 
to helping you prepare to pass the GED test. Our Free Adult Tutors help 
adults learn to read, write, speak English do math and enhance computer skills.