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Cincinnati Literacy

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Adult Literacy Program – 513-369-6900 https://chpl.org/services/adult-education/learning-center/ The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's Adult Learning Center offers academic assistance in the areas of Basic Academic Skill Building, Adult Literacy Sessions, Conversational English Study, Online Job Assistance, and Exam Proctoring.

Aspire Adult Education Cincinnati Public Schools – 513-363-0000 https://www.cps-k12.org/Page/711 Cincinnati Public Schools offers Aspire, an adult basic and literacy education programs, with free day and evening classes for adult learners. Aspire is part of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. CPS' Aspire program (formerly called ABLE), serving adults since the 1960s, receives state and federal funds as part of a collaborative partnership with River City Correctional Center and Community Matters Centers.

East End Adult Education Center – 513- 321-6744 https://www.eastendadulteducationcenter.org/  Our mission, as a government approved charitable organization, is to provide quality educational programs for the residents of the Greater Cincinnati area, aimed at increasing students' basic literacy, academic, computer, and job skills.  We turn no serious student away and our services are free.

Community Matters – 513-244-2214 https://cmcincy.org/programs/education-pathways/education-matters/ For adults, earning your GED or high school equivalency can create a pathway to reach your future college and career goals and can help break the cycle of generational poverty in our community.The Education Forward program is designed to work with adults, primarily from the West Side neighborhoods of Cincinnati, to gain the skills necessary to advance their education and career goals. Education Forward accomplishes this by providing an environment where students set their path toward success. Our instructors can offer a range of support, including English literacy classes, high school equivalency preparation, and GED testing assistance; college and career readiness workshops, FAFSA help, emergency financial support, academic advising, and tutoring for placement exams or coursework; and career mentorship, connections to workforce development resources, and other job search services.