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Workforce Solutions East Texas

Government
Adult Education

Workforce Solutions East Texas programs are designed to help job seekers secure employment through education and training opportunities.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County

Nonprofit
Adult Education

The Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County education programs include: 1) Monthly caregiver workshops 2) CEs for medical professionals 3) Dementia-friendly community courses for businesses 4) Community presentations by request

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Thursday
Friday
Education

Title 1 Parent Resource Center

Adult Education

The Parent Resource Center is stocked with educational materials and family board games for grades Pre-K through 12. Your child must attend a Tyler ISD Title 1 school to access these resources. Parents may check out materials for two weeks at a time. Many of the materials are available in English and Spanish. There are computers for parent use plus English & Spanish speaking staff.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Thursday
Friday
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Adult Education

Skills 2 Succeed (Computer Course) Build your employment skills and confidence to find and keep a job. Get help planning your career, getting a job, and being successful at work with this free, helpful and fun training. This course can be completed anywhere that has an internet connection. Contact Information: 903-581-5422 Mission Services Dept. Goodwill Industries of East TX

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Adult Education

GOOGLE IT SUPPORT CERTIFICATE (Six course certificate) This six-course certificate, developed exclusively by Google, includes innovative curriculum designed to prepare you for an entry-level role in IT support. The course covers topics: introduction to computer technology, computer networking, major operating systems, system administration and IT infrastructure services, automated infrastructure management and IT security concepts. Contact Information: 903-581-5422 Mission Services Dept. Goodwill Industries of East TX

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Adult Education

A+ COURSE (classroom) A+ GoodTech Academy’s hands on, professionally taught course is aimed to prepare you for real world application in an IT career. The certification course is designed for entry-level PC professionals. The courses cover installing, maintaining, customizing and operating personal computers. Contact Information: 903-581-5422 Mission Services Dept. Goodwill Industries of East TX

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Jacksonville Literacy Council

Adult Education

GED classes are offered FREE to anyone ages 17 or older who have not completed their high school education and want to earn a diploma. Classes are offered at 9:00-11:30 AM Tuesdays, 5:00-8:30 PM Thursdays. Classes have open enrollment all year and are available to any level of prior education.

Counties Served: Cherokee

Please call 903-586-6125 for hours of operation.
Education

Jacksonville Literacy Council

Adult Education

U.S. Citizenship classes are offered FREE to anyone who wants to prepare to pass the citizenship exam. Citizenship classes are often offered as part of English AS a Second Language classes. The class can also be taught in individual tutoring classes.

Counties Served: Cherokee

Please call 903-586-6125 for hours of operation.
Education

HOPE

Nonprofit
Adult Education

Parenting, Nutrition, Life Enrichment

Counties Served: Cherokee

Mon-Thurs
Education

Jacksonville College

Adult Education

Jacksonville College has a Technology Center available upon request to the public free of charge in the Weatherby building in the CTC room.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Please call 9035897138 for hours of operation.
Education

North Tyler Developmental Academy

Nonprofit
Childcare

North Tyler Developmental Academy provides quality and affordable learning experiences for pre-school age children in the areas of Education, Life Skills and Social Interaction. North Tyler Developmental Academy cares for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The daycare offers an "after-school" program and has a van for picking up the children at specific schools.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

Smith County Champions for Children

Childcare

State-mandated training for childcare teachers

Please call 9035921454 for hours of operation.
Education

Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County

Nonprofit
Childcare

Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse - For professionals who work with children ages 0-17, as well as parents and the community-at-large, CAC offers training on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County offers a 1.5 hour seminar at no cost to participants. Contact the Director of Community Education, Rubyth@cacsmithcounty.org, to schedule training and/or a speaker for your business, community organization, day care or church group. http://cacsmithcounty.org/education/recognizing-and-reporting/

Counties Served: Smith

Monday-Friday (Additional days/hours by appointment)
Education

Champions for Children

Nonprofit
Childcare

Professional Trainings and workshops satisfy Texas Childcare Licensing requirements for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and center directors. Training can be individually tailored upon request. Some of our trainings include: Best Classroom Practices Challenging Behaviors Child Abuse CPR/First Aid SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Pre-Service 1,2,3 (8 hrs ea) Diversity Daycare Management 1. Child Observations/Success Plans 2. Brain Gym 3.Nurturing Pathways 4.Irlen Syndrome 5.Resource Room/Lending Library/Daily Lesson Plans Please call for more information.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

East Texas Crisis Center

Nonprofit
Childcare

Children’s Prevention and Education Programs (Shelter Residents Only) The Crisis Center Children’s Prevention and Education Program fosters a sense of purpose and belonging for residents, pre-school and school-age children, offering stability, consistency, and anti-victimization skills training on a daily basis. More on Children's Prevention Programs.

Counties Served: Smith

M-F
Education

North Tyler Developmental Academy

Nonprofit
Childcare

North Tyler Developmental Academy provides an eight to 9-week Summer Reading Camp and STEAM Camp for elementary students from Head Start through age 12-years. The Reading Camp is from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Summer STEAM Camp is from 3:00 - 5:00. The child care center is open from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Participants will receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Planned gross motor activities are scheduled daily inside and outside for the students. Various field trips to supplement the campers STEAM and Reading Camp activities are planned for most weeks.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County

Nonprofit
Childcare

Internet Safety- The Internet Safety Workshop is an interactive, educational program that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer online and in the real world. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as activity cards, articles, games, and videos, the Internet Safety Workshop entertains while it educates, engages and empowers. Contact the Director of Community Education, Rubyth@cacsmithcounty.org, to schedule training and/or a speaker for your business, community organization, day care or church group. https://cacsmithcounty.org/education/internet-safety/

Counties Served: Smith

Monday-Friday (Additional days/hours by appointment)
Education

Cherokee County Department of Public Health

Government
Childcare

We provide education to local schools, youth groups, clubs and organizations regarding reproductive health, healthy eating and other related public health topics.

Counties Served: Cherokee

Monday-Thursday
Friday
Education

The Lighthouse - East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

Nonprofit
Colleges & Universities

College Prep Program - We provide a college prep program to those who are legally blind and transitioning into the college setting. Application and eye report required. Legally blind: 20/200 or worse in best eye with correction or visually field restriction of 20 degrees or less.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

Literacy Council of Tyler

Employment

Career Pathways program. Career Pathways is the opportunity to take a vocational class while working towards your high school equivalency. Call for more information about enrollment and which programs are offered.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Thursday for Front Office
Education

Christian Women's Job Corps of Tyler

Nonprofit
Employment

We provide job skills and life skills for women in a Christian setting. Includes computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office, self-management, business etiquette, interviewing skills, resume development and Bible study, as well as a HeartFriend who will help in support during the course. We are currently registering for the Fall Session. Tuition is free.

Counties Served: Smith

Mon-Fri
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Employment

DIGITAL SKILLS CLASSES BASIC DIGITAL TRAINING PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE SKILLS Basic Computer Literacy Course where individuals will learn basic parts of the computer, how to install and uninstall programs, send and receive emails (with attachments), Microsoft Word and Outlook, basic computer security, media, internet, backup and restore of computer etc. Contact: Mission Services 903-581-5422

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
Employment

Paid Job Skills Training - Smith Co: Are you a current or formal recipient (with children) of: TANF, SNAP, MEDICAID, CHOICES, C.H.I.P.S, PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE, W.I.C. Training will cover literacy, teamwork, punctuality, people skills, customer service, work attire and more. More Information call: 903-581-5422 Ask for GoodAssist

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Title 1 Parent Resource Center

English - second language

Rosetta Stone - learn English or Spanish with a FREE on-line program for parents of children in Title 1 schools. Contact the Tyler ISD Title I Office to request access for the Rosetta Stone program.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Thursday
Friday
Education

Literacy Council of Tyler

English - second language

ESL classes for Adults. Call for information on enrollment and class times.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Thursday for Front Office
Education

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

Financial Counseling

TRIO EOC provides free assistance with completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and any additional paperwork which may be required during processing.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday-Friday
Education

Goodwill Industries of East Texas

Nonprofit
GED

GED a Partnership with the Literacy Council of Tyler. This is a self paced program and it offers open enrollment to the community. Classes are located at: Goodwill 1817 WSW Loop 323 Tyler, Texas 75701 M & W 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you are interested please call 903-581-5422

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday Office Hours
Retail Hours Monday - Saturday
Retail Hours Sunday
Education

Tools 4 Life Outreach

Nonprofit
GED & Literacy

The GED program is setup by the Literacy Council of Tyler. We prepare the individual to test for the four subjects which are: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts. The individual must score 580 in order to pass the test. Each test is 145 points on each subject.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Wednesdays Only
Education

Christian Women's Job Corps of Lindale

Nonprofit
GED & Literacy

In partnership with the Literacy Council and the Lillie Russell Library to provide GED classes for women

Counties Served: Smith

Please call 9033166696 for hours of operation.
Education

Literacy Council of Tyler

GED & Literacy

Adult Education classes. Call for information about enrollment and class times

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday - Thursday for Front Office
Education

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center

GED & Literacy

TRIO EOC can pay for GED testing for qualified applicants. Individuals must reside in Smith, Cherokee, Van Zandt, or Wood Counties and be near completion of GED classes. Call today for more information about the qualification process.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Monday-Friday
Education

St. Louis Early Childhood Center

Government
Head Start

Tyler ISD Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start provides services to children who are age 4 by September 1st. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Education

Tools 4 Life Outreach

Nonprofit
Mentoring

MENTORING & SUPPPORT PROGRAM: Screening Training Matching & Initiating Monitoring & Support Closure Mentoring and support is critical to mentoring not only to create satisfying and successful relationships, but also to adjust to changing needs of the mentee and mentor. It ensures safety. Support ensures ongoing advice, problem-solving, training and access to resources for the duration of a mentoring relationship. CLOSURE: Bringing a mentoring relationship to closure is a way that affirms the contributions of both the mentor and the mentee. This is essential to ensuring the relationship ends with positive consequences for the mentee. Both individuals should prepare for a closure and assess their experience with the relationship.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Wednesdays Only
Education

BRET Building Relationships in East Texas

Mentoring

Getting Ahead While Getting Out, a 17 week program. We meet once a week for 2 hours (dinner is usually provided). Get the help you need to reach your full potential.

Counties Served: Smith

Education

Military OneSource

Military OneSource

Visit the website to find: Military Life Cycle Family & Relationships Moving & Housing Financial & Legal Education & Employment Health & Wellness Recreation, Travel & Shopping

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

24 hours per day - 365 days per year
Education

Texas Home Visiting-UT Health Northeast

Parenting

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary home visiting program for low-income women who are pregnant with their first baby and are less than 28 weeks pregnant. Pregnant women who enroll are connected to a Nurse Home Visitor who comes to the home at a convenient time to provide support and education needed for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy full-term birth, and to be a great mom. For questions about eligibility contact us through email or phone, you can also text (903)-393-1561.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday-Friday
Education

Texas Home Visiting-UT Health Northeast

Parenting

Parents as Teachers is a free, voluntary home visiting program for parents and caregivers of young children who want to learn more about how to help their infant, toddler, or young child learn and thrive. Families who enroll are connected to a trained Parent Educator who visits in the home at a convenient time to provide support and education needed for parents to be their child’s or children’s first and most important teacher. For questions about eligibility contact us through email or phone, you can also text (903)-393-1561.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday-Friday
Education

FAMILY Circle of Care

Government
Parenting

Tyler FAMILY Circle of Care collaborates with an area health system to provide mentoring, parenting and home visiting services to our patients that have delivered babies that may find themselves benefitting from additional support.

Counties Served: Cherokee, Smith

Mon-Fri
Education

Tree of Promise

Public School

More than a Backpack - This effort assists students to start the school year off right! Our goal is to supply children with a new backpack and school supplies. Students starting the school year with the tools they need for education have a greater chance at success. This program is for families within the Rusk ISD.

Counties Served: Cherokee

Thursday & Friday
Education

Tyler ISD - Special Education

Nonprofit
Special Education

Special Education - The children of East Texas come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and abilities. They do not all learn the same way, but they do ALL learn. Do you know of an infant, child or teenager who has trouble: hearing, seeing, talking, walking, using their hands, or relating to adults or other children? Public school programs can serve these children from ages 3 to 21. Children with severe hearing or vision impairment may be eligible to receive services from birth. Free disability screenings are available. For more information, contact the Special Education office in your school district.

Counties Served: Smith

Monday - Friday
Education