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Urban League Family Resource Center

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Urban League Family Resource Center
3040 Lake Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Provides a comprehensive array of services to reduce barriers to school attendance and increase student engagement. Year-round services include the Community Coach Program an alternative to court involvement, detention, and out of school suspensions. The Youth Attendance Navigators address chronic absenteeism; the Whitney M. Young Jr. Academy provides college and career prep activities.

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United Way of the Midlands

Educational Talent Search

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Educational Talent Search
220 Canfield Admin Building, 501 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588

Identifies disadvantaged youth in grades 6-12 who have potential for post-secondary education, and encourages them to graduate from secondary schools and enroll in post-secondary education.

Services may include after school and tutorial homework assistance, career exploration activities, providing and assisting in completion of the ACT, college campus tours, and academic advising.

Staff encourages high school dropouts to return to school.

Participating schools:

- Middle Schools: Culler, Dawes, Lefler, Mickle, Park.

- High Schools: Northeast, Northstar, Lincoln High.

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United Way of the Midlands

Southwestern Community College

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Southwestern Community College
1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Provides free services to low income 6th-12th graders who are potential first generation college students. The program provides career and college exploration, college campus visits, ACT Test Prep, financial aid application assistance, college and scholarship application assistance and guidance through the college process.  May also provide ACT testing fee waivers and college application fee waivers for eligible students.

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Iowa College Access Network - Hiawatha

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Iowa College Access Network - Hiawatha
1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.

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United Way of the Midlands

Maze of Life Resource Center

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Maze of Life Resource Center
19600 South Glenwood Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Galesburg

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Galesburg
932 Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401

Provides education and support services to students. Services aim to help students acquire an Illinois high school diploma, formerly known as a high school equivalency certificate, and acquire English language skills for English language learners by offering language acquisition (ELA) classes. Will also help students with the transition into college or a career pathway by offering career readiness curriculum in HSE and ELA classes and assistance transitioning into on-the-job training, college, and careers.

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Pi515

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Pi515
710 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50392

Offers a 10-week program that guides ninth and tenth grade high school students in the exploration of diverse career fields. Students engage in conversation with volunteer speakers from various industries to develop digital literacy and interpersonal skills while engaging with real-world technology applications. Upon completion, students may earn 1-3 college credits.

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Monmouth

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Regional Office of Education #33 - Monmouth
105 North E Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

Provides education and support services to students. Services aim to help students acquire an Illinois high school diploma, formerly known as a high school equivalency certificate, and acquire English language skills for English language learners by offering language acquisition (ELA) classes. Will also help students with the transition into college or a career pathway by offering career readiness curriculum in HSE and ELA classes and assistance transitioning into on-the-job training, college, and careers.

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United Way of the Midlands

Iowa College Access Network - Ankeny

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Iowa College Access Network - Ankeny
2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Building 5, Ankeny, IA 50023
Offers help with career planning, college selection assistance, help filling out the FAFSA, award letter review and college access issues.

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United Way of the Midlands

Maze of Life Resource Center - Joliet

Location Name

Maze of Life Resource Center - Joliet
210 North Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

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United Way of the Midlands

D2 Center

Location Name

D2 Center
1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 503, Omaha, NE 68105
Youth Academic Navigators are education-focused case managers who check in with students frequently and help with issues as they emerge to ensure students are making progress and earning credits in school. Tutoring and elective classes offered for students who need academic assistance or alternative ways to earn high school credit.  Certified teachers specialize in creating a small, caring classroom environment with a focus on individual students and their success. Career Navigators assist students with postsecondary planning and connections for both career and educational opportunities.  Services are also available to graduates. Reengagement Partnership with Omaha Public Schools staff members to reengage students who have withdrawn from school but are eligible to enroll.  The Career Navigator also partners with OPS Multiple Pathways programs to provide services in postsecondary planning and connections to students in these programs.

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United Way of the Midlands