Hubbs News

November 22: Last day to sign up for classes starting November 29th

November 25-26: No School - Thanksgiving break

November 29: Monthly start date

December 22 - January 2: No School- Winter Break

January 3: School Starts/Monthly start date

January 3: Medical Office Prep and Introduction to Small Business classes start

January 10: Building Maintenance Class (evening online) starts

January 14: Building Maintenance Class (day - in person) starts

Click below to see the school year calendar.

This past week, we got to interview teacher Carlynn Miller-Gore (pictured to the right)! Here is a spotlight of her and what she does at Hubbs!

What is your position at Hubbs?

~I am a teacher.

How long have you worked at Hubbs?

~I have been teaching at the Hubbs Center since 2004.

What do you teach at Hubbs?

~I teach English and job classes.

Do you have a favorite class to teach?

~ The job classes are a lot of fun to teach because students set clear goals and the classes help them make progress toward those goals.

What are some things you enjoy doing outside of Hubbs?

~I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, and walking my dog.

Do you have any advice for students?

~Set goals, make a plan to reach your goals, and be patient.

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 Pubilc 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

Introduction to Small Business is a course designed to help students understand the basics of operating a small business. Students will write a business plan, research and design what it takes to start your own business. Meet with small business owners from our community through field trips and guest speakers. Build customer service skills through operating on site coffee cart.

Neighborhood Development Association and Goodwill EasterSeals are partnering programs who will support students in their pursuit to small business ownership.

Requirments:

• 10 week commitment to the class
• One of the following Reading test scores:
  • TABE 404-535
  • ELL B who are CASAS 221+

The course is designed with these criteria:

• 80% grade on quizzes and tests
• Portfolio completion
• Classroom participation including working the school store

Additional Career Information

Small Business Resources

Schedule:

January 3 - March 10, 2022

Monday-Thursday 11:30-1:30

Online and 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

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Thanksgiving Resource List

Here are some resources available the week of thanksgiving! Some of these resources require reservations and some are first come, first served.

• Merrick's Holiday Share Event-12/18/2021 from 9am-3pm. Registration opens on 11/16/2021. Families can register on our website- https://merrickcs.org/

• FOCUS MINNESOTA/FOCUS HOUSE Grocery giveaway (Holiday Basket) with holiday meal fixings, including a turkey, on Saturday November 20th |Also a traditional hot Thanksgiving dinner, to-go, distributed on Sunday November 21st from 5-7pm. Please call FOCUS Minnesota at 651-222-0712 for Holiday Basket reservation. No reservation needed for Sunday meal, while supplies last. FOCUS House, 550 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103. Vera S. Proctor, Director Contact Info: FOCUS Minnesota at FOCUS House 550 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103, 651-222-0712 (office) www.focusmn.org

• Union Gospel Mission - - On November 22 and 23, community members in need who have registered beforehand, will be able to pick up a free bag of Thanksgiving food including a frozen turkey, potatoes, and non-perishables at the Men’s Campus located at 435 University Ave E in Saint Paul. Registration will open November 1st

• Register here! Www.ugmtc.org/2021/11/serving-the-community-at-thanksgiving

• Registration is required to receive a grocery bag.

• Provide your name, email, and zip code.

• Sign up for a pickup time

• Pickup will be Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

• Tickets and correlating time slots will be available on a first-come/first-serve basis.

• Print your ticket with QR code

• You will receive your tickets via email.

• Each ticket will have a specific QR code which we will scan upon your arrival.

• You must have a printed or digital copy of your ticket to pick up.

• We will not be able to give groceries to anyone without a ticket.

• Ralph Reeder Foodshelf has a program for those living in the Mounds View Area School District. Go to their website for more info at: https://www.moundsviewschools.org/foodshelf

• The White Bear Area Food Shelf will be having our Give a Gobble, Annual Turkey Drive. Registration opens on Thursday, November 4th . To Schedule an Appointment Neighbors can Register Online at www.whitebearfoodshelf.org or call (651) 407-5381. We are unable to take appointments before Thursday, November 4th | Thanksgiving Meal Distribution will be held on Monday, November 22nd 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 23rd 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
  

• Saint Andrew's CRC has one voucher only for Mahtomedi and North Saint Paul- The food shelves have the voucher- Debbie Larson can answer more on this dlarson@saintandrews.org

• Keystone will have a grocery give away with produce at the Roseville Public Works Building; Saturday, November 20th
  

COATS:

The Salvation Army is giving away coats through their food shelf (no appt needed), but there are residential restrictions and supply is limited. They do not have much for toddler or baby sizes or men's coats. They are OK on boys 7/8 and up and girls 10/12 and up. Coats may be new or gently used.

Must live in of the following zip codes: 55104, 55102, 55103, 55105, 55107, 55116, 55117

Must bring an ID for the people getting a coat (birth certificate or school ID for children is OK.

Food shelf hours and address: Monday through Thursday 10 am - 2 pm, No appointment is needed

401 West 7th Street, SAINT PAUL
651-224-4316

Christmas Gifts for Kids (Angel Tree, through Salvation Army):

People should sign up now for this program. Details are on the website.

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/toy-shop/

Toy Shop - Twin Cities Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Mission Statement. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible.

centralusa.salvationarmy.org

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Pathway offers Health and Wellness employees in entry-level positions the opportunity to complete a nine-month, hybrid (online and in-person) community health worker certificate through St. Kate's University.

The Community Health Worker track will accept up to 10 participants. Priority will be given to those who are single parents, receiving public assistance, and/or are members of an underrepresented group in the Public Health workforce. To be considered, you must:

Earn less than $21 per hour.

• Be a Health & Wellness Service Team employee.

• Be employed with Ramsey County for one year.

• Have permanent employment status and are regularly scheduled 64+ hours per pay period.

Applications accepted through Nov. 30.

Program begins Jan. 2022.

Questions?

651-266-2726

noelana.gates@ramseycounty.us

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