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 through the two UMOS One Stop Job Centers, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Significant educational services were provided to W-2, WIA-167 and WIA participants, as well as other under-served youths and adults.

Scope of Services

• Basic Skills Education Classes
• GED/HSED Preparation
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Literacy Skills class
• Adult Basic Education in Spanish

Program Highlights

• Over 1,500 students participated in UMOS Basic Adult Education Programs.
• Over 80 students completed their GED/HSED, an increase of 30% over the previous year.
• Six graduated with honors.
• UMOS partnered with eight other CBOs and educational institutions to expand its service capacity.

Education Information Fair

An education information fair was held at both UMOS Milwaukee job center locations. Area colleges and universities provided information on post-secondary education opportunities to UMOS participants.

Partnership with Other CBOs and Educational Institutions

UMOS collaborated with eight community-based organizations and a local technical college to expand service capacity to better meet the learning needs of adult students.

Community Learning Center (CLC)

For the past 9 years, UMOS, in conjunction with Kosciuszko Middle/Montessori School and a number of community partners, provided an after school program. The after school program was based on the broad goals of day school-linked academics, quality recreational activities, and family involvement. The UMOS CLC engaged primarily middle school students ranging from 11-15 years of age, and also provided childcare for a limited number of Montessori students from four to five years of age.