Harmony Adult Education - Community Education (2024)

General Education Development (GED) Preparation is a self-paced program designed to help you study and prepare to take the GED tests. Day or evening drop-in classroom training is available. Our staff will work with you on the subjects in which you need improvement. Practice tests help monitor your progress and prepare you for taking the official GED tests. The time needed to complete the GED varies for each student.

* There is no cost to register and attend classes.

email: harmonyabe@isd622.org

Phone 651-748-6208

Computer skills are important for many aspects of life and work in the 21st century. We can help you learn to use computers, even if you have no experience at all!Get more comfortable using computers and maybe even prepare for a future career in Information Technology (IT).

At Harmony, no experience is needed to begin. We start with computer skills development using the Northstar Digital Literacy lessons and assessments. The program then focuses on training for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate. A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificate can be earned for Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Students may begin this free course at any time and certification tests are offered onsite. Check the class schedule for class times.

Want to get more comfortable using computers and maybe even prepare for a future career in Information Technology (IT)? At Harmony, no experience is needed to begin.

We start with computer skills development using the Northstar Digital Literacy lessons and assessments. The program then focuses on training for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate. A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificate can be earned for Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Both the Northstar Digital Literacy and Microsoft Office Specialist curriculum are online and can be used in-person at Harmony or remotely from home. The programs are independent study with support so you can work at your own pace.

IN-PERSON CLASSES
9a.m. – 12p.m. Monday – Thursdayand
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Wednesday
TO REGISTER
Registration takes 1–2½ hours and must be done in person.
Monday – Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 8p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. – 2p.m.

Printable IT PDF

Are you interested in a rewarding career working with students in a school? Study with us to prepare for a career as a paraprofessional.

Harmony offers online ParaEducator preparation and in-person testing at Harmony Learning Center in Maplewood.

Adults seeking employment as a paraprofessional are often required to have an associate’s degree or at least 60 college semester credits. The ParaEducator test is an alternative way to satisfy this requirement.

We offer no-cost study classes and practice tests for the ParaEducator test. Testing is also available onsite. Students are responsible for testing fees, but financial assistance may be available to those applying for positions in District 622. Please email harmonyabe@isd622.org, call us at 651-748-6208 for more information, or stop in at 1961 County Rd C East Maplewood, MN 55109.

Gain the skills and certification to work as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)!

Healthcare Bridge

Prepare for the college courses by learning medical terminology. Participation in this class will hold your spot in the Spring 2023 CNA class.

January 9-March 2, 2023

Monday-Thursday, 1:30-4:00 pm
Harmony Learning Center

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

This class will be held at Century College and at Harmony Learning Center. Class runs four afternoons per week and includes mandatory classroom training and skills training. The class is designed to help all students pass and is free for students. Upon completion of the class, students may take a test to become certified. Job placement assistance is available for students who successfully complete the program.The cost of tuition, books, a set of scrubs, and the state test is covered by Harmony.

March 7-June 20, 2023

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:30-4:00 pm at Harmony Learning Center

Wednesdays: 1:30-6:30 pm at Century College

Space is limited—sign up for Health Care Bridge as soon as possible!

Call651-748-6223or come toHarmony Learning Centerto take the assessment and get started or email us at harmonyabe@isd622.org.

We offer a twelve-week course designed to give ESL learners a better understanding of everyday life in the U.S and to prepare for the citizenship test. Citizenship classes run whenever at least 12 students are registered.

Contact us at: 651-748-6223

or at Harmony's main number: 651-748-6208

email: harmonyabe@isd622.org

• Information and tipsfor adults entering college
• Financial Aidand paying for college
• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

• Careerforce Centers help job seekers find employment, help businesses find workers, and help anyone at any stage explore and plan careers
• Job search sites

• Goodwill Easter Seals offerstraining coursesto prepare individuals for a variety of careers

• TheRamsey County Libraryoffers free computer skills classes and drop-in help sessions
• TheNorthstar Digital Literacy Projectdefines basic computer and online skills, offers free online assessments, and provides certification for students that pass the assessments. This certification can be used as a credential for employment.