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![A Win-Win in Career Pathways! Partnering with Your Own School District](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/school-bus-pixabay.jpg)
A Win-Win in Career Pathways! Partnering with Your Own School District
Local school districts can be a perfect partner for Adult Career Pathways. Metro South ABE shares their work with CDL (Commercial Drivers License) courses for Bloomington Public School District. Read More
![Yes, You Can Develop an Adult Career Pathway!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/acp-health-thermometer.jpg)
Yes, You Can Develop an Adult Career Pathway!
Yes, You CAN! Adult Career Pathways are not just for large or urban programs. Small programs and rural programs can create a rigorous and high-quality education and training opportunities to prepare students for a full range of secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities. Read More
![Citizenship Instructional Support Kit](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mlc-citizenship-exam.jpg)
Citizenship Instructional Support Kit
The current administration is proposing to raise the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship from $640 to $1170, an increase of 61%. If this proposal passes, there may be a surge in citizenship applications as green card holders attempt to file their paperwork before the fee increase is implemented. Find out about tools you can use to support adult learners who are looking for citizenship classes and tutoring over the next few months. Read More
![Build capacity. Invest in new leadership. Host a Minnesota Literacy Leader or Summer Reads!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/americorps-vista.png)
Build capacity. Invest in new leadership. Host a Minnesota Literacy Leader or Summer Reads!
Learn how you can increase organizational capacity at minimal cost, increase your impact, and invest in the next generation of literacy leaders with the Minnesota Literacy Leadership and Summer Reads programs. Read More
![Let’s Connect…on Schoology!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/spread-word-marketing-pixabay.jpg)
Let’s Connect…on Schoology!
Are you missing opportunities to connect with ABE colleagues across the state to find out about important updates, ask questions, and share ideas or resources? Come join MN ABE on Schoology! Read More
![Check Out the 2019 Literacy Volunteer Management Conference Sessions!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mlc-student-seated-teacher-standing-700x500.jpg)
Check Out the 2019 Literacy Volunteer Management Conference Sessions!
The Literacy Volunteer Management Conference will offer a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion sessions this year. Sessions include: A Conversation on Engaging Volunteers With Disabilities, Reppin' the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE, Engaging and Recruiting Volunteers from Communities of Color, Depression and Suicide Prevention and more. View the full session lineup! Read More
![Become a Technology Leader with TLA](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/carl-heyerdahl-KE0nC8-58MQ-unsplash.jpg)
Become a Technology Leader with TLA
Participants in the Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) last year accomplished amazing things: they created distance learning orientation videos for students; embedded digital literacy into curriculum; rolled out systems for learners to track their distance learning work and get feedback from their teachers; and more. You, too, can do amazing things; apply for TLA by November 8, 2019! Read More
![Nominate Your Colleague for an Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mlc-lisa-awardee-crop.jpg)
Nominate Your Colleague for an Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement!
The Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement, given annually by Minnesota Literacy Council, honors a professional in the field of ABE and K-12 who demonstrates vision, diligence, and commitment to integrating volunteers into literacy programs. The award is open to all ABE and K-12 staff: teachers, volunteer coordinators, support staff, program managers or other roles. Read More
![Minnesota Driver’s License Exam – Helping Our Students Succeed](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/streetsigns-pixabay-crop.png)
Minnesota Driver’s License Exam – Helping Our Students Succeed
Many ABE learners need a driver’s license as a step toward their family, career or community goals – and many ask for our help. Access curriculum and resources your ABE program can use to meet this need. And ensure that your course delivery model makes it eligible for contact hours. Read More
![Career Pathways Course Design: Tools and Tips](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/success-step-by-step-horiz-pixabay.jpg)
Career Pathways Course Design: Tools and Tips
Considering a career pathways course? ATLAS has excellent resources available to guide a step-by-step process of course design. You’ll find a set of Guidelines and an easy-to-use accompanying Template that ensures clear documentation of all elements of a course from the outset. Read More