Albuquerque Adult Learning Center, Inc.
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Mission Statement
To create and support thriving adults in a safe and communal environment through student-focused adult education and career services.
About This Cause
Albuquerque Adult Learning Center, Inc., (ABQ-ALC), a 501(c)3 established in 2010 (formerly known as Albuquerque GED®, Inc.), is a non-profit organization with over 15 years of experience providing high school equivalency preparation, post-secondary transition assistance, and career preparation assistance. We are focused on serving adults in some of the most under-served communities in the Albuquerque area where we partner with over 10 partners under Memorandums of Understanding. These are agreements that help us cross-refer participants to maximize food, economic development, job training, health, housing, counseling, recovery, trauma, and other well-being support systems for student success. Our student-centered community-based program model helps participants become lifelong learners by instilling the value of education and the importance of literacy for individuals, children, and their families. Overall, our vision is to foster an individual’s desire for education, opportunity, and independence. ABQ-ALC provides FREE adult education services in the International District, Barelas Neighborhood, Downtown, and Westside communities. Our Learning Centers are located at Mesa Verde, John Marshall, South Valley, and South West community centers. Our approach is rooted in the commitment to drive a dialogue for modern literacy, which brings diverse literacy providers to the table in a structured communication system resulting in a fresh and unified approach to literacy in our state. We offer both individualized literacy learning plans, taking place over the course of the year, along with on-demand modules which can be accessed at any time based on the specific timing and program need. All students have access to a self-paced Career Pathways Toolkit Google Classroom which provides students an opportunity to research and actualize their dream careers. In addition, we offer field trips to various business and post-secondary programs so that students are aware of local options. Finally, students are able to receive personalized support throughout the year for job and career transitions. ABQ-ALC closely partners with the University of New Mexico’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to provide college admissions applications assistance as well as financial aid and scholarship applications assistance to any college in the country. EOC staff will work one-on-one with students to fill out the FAFSA and any other forms necessary for a smooth transition to college. ABQ-ALC also offers an Integrated Education and Training (IET) Pre-Apprenticeship Program for those who are not currently employed in the construction field, including returning citizens, but who wish to pursue a career in this area. This is a collaboration with Associated Builders and Contractors of New Mexico and the Workforce Dislocated Worker Program.