Hubbs News
November 6, 2025
Upcoming Events
November 7 - No Sschool - teacher workshops - closed/staff only
November 25 - Registration deadline for December start
November 27, 28 - No school - Thanksgiving holiday/closed
December 1 - new student start date
December 22 - January 2 - No school - winter break
January 5 - Job training classes start /all classes return after break
Adult Career Pathways Classes run January 5 - March 19, 2026!
Some classes require additional testing to register. Click on the icons (pictures) and videos below by each class to see more information and requirements. Ask your teacher or see an advisor to see if you qualify (or need to test) or if you have questions.
We also offer English Language Learning (ELL), GED, College Preparation, math, and more classes. If you miss the registration deadline or do not qualify for one of the Career Pathways trainings yet, new students can start the above classes at the beginning of each month if they have completed the registration process by the last Wednesday of the month (however, some classes are full and have a waiting list). Students who are not attending class may be dropped to give room to others who are waiting to start.
January 6 - March 19, 2026
ELL B2 and above and L1 students:
Online Google Meet
Tuesday/Thursday
5:30-7:30pm
Course Description
This class prepares people for OSHA 10 Training. Explore careers in janitorial, warehouse, hospital.
Learners will:
- Build vocabulary and skills related to building maintenance, customer service, workplace health and safety
- 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 St. Paul Public Schools, or other companies
Click below to listen to last year's teacher's description of the class.
January 5 - March 19, 2026
ELL B2 and above and L1 students:
Monday-Thursday
11:30am-1:30pm
In-person at Hubbs Center
Click below to listen to a teacher's description of the class:
January 5 - March 19, 2026
ELL C1 and above and L1 students (must also take online technology assessment for placement):
IT Tier 2
Monday-Thursday
9:30-11:30am
ONLINE Google Meet
*Some days are in-person for skills training
For Students who have completed IT Tier 2 (ONLY):
IT Tier 3
Coach - Independent Learning
ONLINE
*This is continued independent work on what students have begun in IT Tier 2.
Click below to listen to the teacher's description of the class:
January 5 - March 19, 2026
high ELL C1 and above and L1 students:
Daytime class:
Monday-Thursday
8:30-9:30 AM Math for Paraeducator
9:30-11:30 AM Paraeducator Class
ONLINE Google Meet
Students need to take both a TABE Reading and TABE math test for placement
Click to listen to the teacher's description below:
Ruth Rodriguez
Speaks English and Spanish
651-744-7611 (voice or text) - note new texting number
Javi Bustamante
Speaks English and Spanish
651-744-3905 (voice or text) - note new texting number
Jessica Ess (Distance Learning)
Jessica.Ess@spps.org
651-744-7551 (voice or text)
Job Readiness Workshop
Friday, November 14
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Job Applications
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing
- Job Search Resources
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
Customer Service Workshop
Friday, November 21
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Learn how to provide good customer service skills for any industry.
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
PCA Workshop
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Personal Care Attendant Certificate from Dept. of Human Services
- Learn about the job as a PCA
- Take the certification test and get the certificate
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
Patient Care Workshop
Friday, December 12
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Learn hands on skills to take care of patients in their home, school, or nursing home.
- ELL B1 and above or L1 learners
CPR Workshop - FULL
9:00am - 1:15pm
- Adult and Child CPR certification
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
- THIS class is FULL - there is a waitlist - next class will be: Feb. 20 (contact us in January to sign up for that class).
Driver's Education Workshop
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Learn about resources to pass your written driver's test
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
Current students who need basic tech help can drop in the Student Services office (1101) during these hours:
Tech Help Drop-in Hours
Monday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:00pm
Contact: 651-744-7624
CareerForce is Minnesota's official career exploration and job search resource. Click here to find out more: https://careerforce.mn.gov/
Ramsey County Metro Square Building (downtown)
121 7th Pl East, Suite 2300
St. Paul, MN 55101
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
To keep current on food benefit information in Minnesota, you can check out the Department of Children, Youth, and Families webpage (https://dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown). The webpage also has a link to a food shelf map (https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/) or call 1-888-711-1151.
Another resource to check out is findhelp.org, which lists many programs that offer different types of food assistance, as well as other resources.
Some restaurants are providing SNAP recipients free or low-cost meals during the government shut down. See information here.
Reports of potential ICE raids in Minnesota are creating fear and distress. If fear and distress is affecting you, help is here. CALL or TEXT 988, the crisis and lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available in Spanish and other languages. NAMI Minnesota also offers free support groups and classes designed to help navigate stress, trauma, and resilience together.
Questions? Contact Us
Email: ABEinfo@spps.org
Website: spps.org/hubbs
Location: 1030 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 290-4822
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