Hubbs News

December 20 - January 2: No School - Winter Break - Building Closed (includes two more days)

January 3: School Starts and Medical Office Preparation starts. New Class Start Date

January 10: Building Maintenance evening class starts, New Class Start Date

January 14: Building Maintenance daytime class starts

January 17: No School - Martin Luther King Day

January 28: No School - Professional Development Day

January 31: Intro to Nursing Assistant, ServSafe and Low Pressure Boiler License classes start

Click below to see the school year calendar.

This past week, we got to interview our security guard, Alex Autie! Here is a spotlight of him and what he does at Hubbs!

What is your position at Hubbs?

● Security Guard

How long have you worked at Hubbs?

● 6 months

What are some things you enjoy doing outside of Hubbs?

● Working out

● Being with his family

● Going to the beach

● Working on cars

● Watching basketball

Where are you from?

● Cuba

● Came to the U.S 16 years ago in 2007

Do you have any advice for students?

● Never give up and study hard!

• Click on the link below to read more about classes that will be starting in January.
• You may need to come in to test to see if you qualify for a class before signing up!

The Intro to Small Business Class for January has been postponed, but it will start up in the spring.

The Building Maintenance class prepares people for janitorial, custodial, and customer service work in a variety of settings. Learners will:

• Build vocabulary and skills related to building maintenance, customer service, workplace safety, and security
• Develop Speaking, Listening, and Reading skills for entry level and advanced jobs in building maintenance and customer service
• Earn OSHA 10 Certificate for Industrial Safety
• Have access to a Counselor who will help with applying for jobs with Marsden, St. Paul Public Schools, or other companies

Requirements:

• ELL Learners Level A at CASAS 196 and higher
• Desire to work in Building Maintenance or Customer Service

What Happens After the Class?

Upon successful completion of this course, students may have the opportunity to interview for jobs with Marsden, St. Paul Public Schools, and other companies.

Students can take our free Low Pressure Boilers License class at the Hubbs Center to receive a MN State license for operation and maintenance of a Low Pressure Boiler. Click here to learn more about our free Low Pressure Boilers License class.

Additional Career Information

Learn more about a career in Building Maintenance.

Learn more about a career with a Low Pressure Boilers License.

Schedule:

Evening:
January 10 - April 13, 2022

Mondays/Wednesdays

6:00-8:00pm

ONLINE

Daytime:

January 14 - April 15, 2022

Fridays

10:00am-1:00pm

In person

• Medical Office Preparation (MOP) is a hybrid learning class. Hybrid learning means that students meet in class, face-to-face, with a teacher and other students part of the time – the rest of the course work is completed online via distance learning - outside of class, independently, or in a lab with some help from a tutor.
  

  Students in this class work toward meeting the following goals:

  • Identify a medical office career path
  • Strengthen academic reading/writing skills
  • Develop professional communication skills
  • Master basic medical terminology
  • Develop basic computer skills
  • Prepare for the Accuplacer college entrance exam
  • Complete steps to transition to college and work

  Students will prepare for entry-level office jobs and/or post-secondary education in the healthcare field. Students who complete this class typically continue on to other areas of study including health unit coordinator or medical billing and coding.

  Requirements:

  • One of the following Reading test scores:
    
    • ELL C (CASAS 185/188, 225+) or above
    • TABE 11/12 M 442+
  • Able to pass a background test

  
  

  Requirements for successful completion of the class:

  1. Attend 80% of classes
  2. Complete all assigned work
  3. Achieve 80% on all online quizzes

  Additional Career Information

  Click here to learn more about a career in Medical Office.

  
  

  
  

  
  

Schedule:

January 3 - March 10, 2022

Monday - Thursday 9:30-11:30

Hybrid Learning

The SPPS Board recently approved a change to the December calendar and added two days to winter break: There will be no school for all SPPS students on Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21. Students will return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.

The distance learning contest is back!

Hubbs Center students who study 250 hours on platforms this school year (September to May) can win a laptop if they have not won one previously. Also, students who study 100 hours can also earn a smaller prize (Hubbs T-shirt, face mask, or grocery bag).

Distance learning platforms include MyEnglishLab, MobyMax, Edmentum, ReadTheory, Khan Academy, MyMathLab, Northstar, ReadWorks, USA Learns, and Vocab A-Z.

You can check your distance learning hours through the student portal here: Student Portal.

Questions? Contact Jessica Ess at jessica.ess@spps.org.

Saint Paul Community Education put out a catalog this winter! It discusses different Adult Enrichment Programs, Adult Learning, Youth and Teen Programs, Family Programs, as well as additional information!

REGISTER STARTING DECEMBER 6, 2021 AT SPPS.ORG/COMMED

Here are just a few classes outlined in the catalog!

5 Easy Tips To Get Faster Wifi!

Winter Reminders

• Shovel your sidewalk.
• Saint Paul City Ordinance requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours. Corner property owners are asked to shovel curbs, walkways and crosswalks to the street. Do not push snow out into the streets.
• Do not push, plow or blow snow into the streets.
• Do not place recycling and garbage carts in the street. Carts should be kept in the boulevard or at the end of the driveway.
• Please shovel hydrants out and clear snow and ice off storm drains to prevent street flooding.

Helpful Links

St. Paul

• Get updates about our current snow operations at stpaul.gov/snow.
• Learn where and when residents and visitors can park using the Snow Emergency Parking Map at stpaul.gov/snowemergencyparkingmap.
• For snow and winter parking information in other languages, visit stpaul.gov/snowlanguages.
• Visit stpaul.gov/snowFAQs for a list of snow-related frequently asked questions.
• Sign up to receive snow emergency email and text alerts at stpaul.gov/snow. Alerts are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, and Oromo.

Minneapolis

Find more information on the City's Snow information website, or call the Snow Emergency Hotline: (612) 348-SNOW (7669).

Crews can only plow the full width of the street if cars are out of the way. Please follow Snow Emergency parking rules or your vehicle will be tagged and/or towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.

Also, be sure to shovel your sidewalks and around your garbage cart.

Ramsey County Human Resources is now accepting applications for the following positions:

• Diversity Inclusion and Organizational Development Specialist - LMS Administrator (closes Dec. 15)
• Health Educator 1-2 - Chronic Disease Prevention (closes Dec. 15)

Applications close at 4:30 p.m. central time on the date listed, unless otherwise stated on the job posting.

Interested applicants can submit an application online via our secure job opportunities website. Returning users can also visit the website to check the status of previously filed applications.

If you have questions or experience difficulties accessing the online job descriptions, please contact Ramsey County Human Resources at 651-266-2700 or ContactHR@ramseycounty.us. You may also contact the HR recruiter listed on a job posting with questions regarding that specific position or recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Ramsey County team!

Employment assistance

Has your job been impacted by COVID-19? The county has workforce services and support available for residents. Call Workforce Solutions at 651-266-9890 or visit our Employment Assistance page.

No Cost Job Training – Enroll Now!

We have immediate openings in our Construction Training Program

GET STARTED WITH 12 WEEKS OF TRAINING THAT INCLUDES JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE:

Interactive training online with your instructor, career navigator and peers; additional hands-on shop training PLUS PAID TRAINING on construction sites!

Apply online or contact 651-379-5837 or outreach@gesmn.org

A brain teaser is a problem or puzzle, typically one designed to be solved for amusement!

Try these out, then check the answers to see if you were right!

1. A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?

2. No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?

3. What is harder to catch the faster you run?

4. What kind of running means walking?

5. What building has the most stories?

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