RISE Program - Adult Literacy Short Term Basic Skills Program

Program Overview

The RISE Program assists out of school youth and adults with their unique needs, including career exploration, job skills, life skills, digital learning, basic education, HSE attainment and English language classes. Using test scores, assessments, and one-on-one meetings, the program sets personal goals like improving English, raising test scores, learning work and life skills, or earning a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma in a 3-6 month timeframe. Services are offered both in person and online. Each participant gets a custom learning plan based on their current skills and goals. Lessons are taught through in-person classroom sessions, Zoom, and learning tools like Google Classroom, Khan Academy, and Burlington English.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

I have only the upmost amazing things to say about Eric and Heather at St Francis Community Center, the two instructors were nothing but patient, kind, and informative, I am especially grateful to them for encouraging me during my two months in the class after 20 years being out of High School due to life events preventing me from continuing my studies after Sophomore year. I finally was able to receive assistance Through the One Stop Career Center, who linked me to Saint Francis, because of this journey on December 10th 2024 I was able to take the testing needed in order to Graduate and receive my High School diploma! I buckled down and studied hard, for well over 20 hours a week in and out of the classroom. If I had questions or needed any help, Eric or Heather were right there to support me and teach me the things I didn't get the opportunity to learn in my past educational experiences. With their help I was able to succeed in my goals and move forward to obtain new ones. My next steps are to continue with Driving school that I started on December 16th to receive my CDL and begin to drive full time as my next Career opportunity. Since starting, I was able to pass seven tests at the Motor Vehicle Commission to obtain my CDL driver permit, I was able to pass all seven within one day, for a long part of my life I thought I was only smart in certain areas, but I've come to learn that the more I push myself to go after the things I want out of life the happier I am with the results when I jump over hurdles, and I realize I am actually smart in many area's, I just need to apply what I know and embrace learning what I haven't learned yet. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on my way to success!

-- Thomas Williams

My experience at St. Francis has been nothing but a blessing. I have been able to pass 3 of 5 tests with the help of having a peaceful and clean environment. I have never been more motivated than I am now. I have been able to go up in my math grades to start CDL school.

-- Crystal T