About Education
UMOS provides basic education to academically and economically disadvantaged adults and youth who desire to progress through life by improving their basic education level. Improved education enhances employment opportunities.
Education services are provided at Milwaukee Job Center Southeast, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Qualified instructors assist Wisconsin Works (W-2), Children First, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Services, and FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) participants as well as community residents.
Adult Basic Education
UMOS offers Adult Basic Education which encompasses the following:
- Basic Skills Education Classes
- GED/HSED Preparation
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Literacy Skills Development
- Adult Basic Education in Spanish
GED/HSED Commencement Ceremony and Education Information Fair
Each year, UMOS celebrates with students who acquire their GED certificates or High School Equivalency Diplomas by hosting a Commencement Ceremony in their honor. UMOS invites a number of colleges and universities to take part in an Education Information Fair which follows the ceremony. These educational institutions provide information on post-secondary opportunities and financial aid options.
Partnership with other Community-based Organizations, Foundations and Educational Institutions
UMOS collaborates with several other community-based organizations as well as Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to expand service capacity to better meet the learning needs of adult students. UMOS also receives funding from private foundations, including Northwestern Mutual Foundation and United Way, to support its efforts in bridging the gap between basic education and post-secondary learning opportunities.
Career Planning/Employability Skills Orientation Workshop
If you are interested in exploring career options and improving your employability, UMOS does offer a Career Planning/Employability Skills Workshop by appointment. Please call (414) 389-6285 for more information.
