Hubbs News
December 5, 2025
Upcoming Events
December 22 - January 2 - No school/building closed - winter break
January 5 - Job training classes start /all classes return after break
January 19 - No classes/closed - MLK Holiday
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 5 - May 28, 2026
ELL C1 and above:
Monday-Thursday
8:30-10:30AM
In-person at Hubbs Center
Click to listen to the teacher's description of the class below:
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 a 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:
IT Tier 2
Monday-Thursday
9:30-11:30am
(must also take online technology assessment for placement)
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, January 9, 2026
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Job Applications
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing
- Job Search Resources
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
Customer Service Workshop
Friday, January 16, 2026
9:30am - 12:30pm
- Learn how to provide good customer service skills for any industry.
- ELL B1 and above and L1 learners
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
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, February 13, 2026
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
9:00am - 1:15pm
- Adult and Child CPR certification
- 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:
Monday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:00pm
Contact: 651-744-7624
Students are welcome to continue their learning over winter break, using an online learning platform, if signed up. Ask your teacher if you need more information, or contact tech help at the number above.
Job Search Wednesdays
Walk-In Hours with Amy and Edric
Wednesday 12/10 1:30- 3:00PM Room 1501 (GED Testing Room)
Wednesday 12/17 1:30- 3:00PM Room 1418 (DEL Lab)
CareerForce is Minnesota's official career exploration and job search resource. Click here to find out more: https://careerforce.mn.gov/
Now that winter is here, it's time to watch out where you park! Each city has it's own winter parking rules and plan for plowing, so St. Paul and Minneapolis have different rules for parking.
See information below about parking and plowing rules in each city.
To find food resources near you, go to: https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ or call 1-888-711-1151. offer different types of food assistance, as well as other resources. Another resource to find food and other resources is: www.findhelp.org
Questions? Contact Us
Email: ABEinfo@spps.org
Website: spps.org/hubbs
Location: 1030 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 290-4822
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sppsabe