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The Career Seekers GED classes give students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to pass the GED test. Students will learn through a variety of methods including direct teacher instruction, small group activities, independent work and GED timed practice tests. Once Career Seekers begin to attend GED classes, they can expect to review the following material:
- Instruction and practice in all five tested subject areas: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics
- Review of U.S. and Illinois Constitution (as needed)
- Lessons to increase their ability to understand, process and evaluate written information.
- Strategies to improve problem solving skills.
- Independent study techniques
- Test taking tips
If you having any questions regarding the Career Seekers GED classes please contact (815) 280-1500.
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Service Learning is a method of teaching through which students apply their academic skills and knowledge to address real-life needs in their own communities.
Our Career Seeker students have been focusing on the importance of parental involvement in children’s education. They’ve created activity books for children and parents and a parental brochure which includes several tips on how to be more involved in their children’s lives. All Career Seekers students are encouraged to participate in at least one Service Learning project. Great appreciation goes to all the students that have participated in Service Learning.
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Job Shadowing
A Job Shadowing experience involves spending half days or full days at a business, non-profit organization, industry, or government agency. The Career Seeker “shadows” one or more employees during the experience, trying to gain an understanding of what people do while they work and learn about a particular occupation or industry. By participating in job shadowing and visiting an employer, youth will observe a number of employees engaged in a variety of tasks and ask questions of these employees.
Youth can explore what kinds of work they are interested in and what education and training they will need to help reach their personal career goals. They will observe what really happens in the “world of work”. Furthermore, they will see how what they learn in school is used on the job, what skills are needed for a job, develop positive relations between Career Seekers and the business employees, and meet interesting people in the community.
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Ropes Course
The Ropes Course is a combination of both vertical and horizontal challenges, constructed from wood, cable and ropes installed above the ground and strung between trees, wood poles, or steel framework. Career Seeker members will have an exciting opportunity to learn leadership skills through experiential training utilizing ropes course equipment. The ropes course is a creative method of leadership training and encompasses an experiential learning style where youth can build trust, respect and understanding of others, confidence, communication skills and teamwork. Furthermore, the exercises can teach emotional growth, goal setting, overcoming fears, problem solving, and serve to spark creativity and critical thinking, all while having fun.
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Work Experience
What is Work Experience?
Work Experience is a short-term or part-time assignment with a public or private nonprofit agency for a trainee who needs assistance in becoming accustomed to basic work requirements. It is designed to promote the development of good work habits and basic work skills for individuals who have never worked or who have been out of the labor force for an extended period of time. Trainees are assigned to a training site based upon their skills, abilities and needs for training. Trainees are authorized to work according to the approved schedule, and are paid for authorized hours worked.
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