May 1 - Hubbs Center Scholarship Application Deadline

May 7 - Hubbs store - open one day only

May 26 - No School, Memorial Day - Buildings closed

May 28 - GED Graduation

Click on the calendar icon on the right for the full year calendar

On April 8, Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs from Minnesota visited the state capitol at ABE Day on the Hill.

• There were tables representing different aspects of what ABE offers
• Several speakers including students, teachers, and legislators were invited to talk about why Adult Education is important.
• Students were able to join a tour and look around the capitol.

• Students were given the opportunity to meet with their legislators and learn about the legislative process

Please join us in celebrating our most recent Hubbs GED Graduates! Wish them luck as they continue on to College Prep!

Click on the picture to see more of our recent GED graduates. The official Graduation Ceremony is coming up on May 28!

College Readiness students, this year's GED graduates, and higher level Job Training students who are interested in attending college next fall, consider applying for the Hubbs Scholarship!

Applicants need to have been enrolled with the Hubbs program sometime during the school year 2024-25, complete the online application and have a teacher recommendation.

See the application, teacher nomination form and more information here.

Current students who need basic tech help can drop in the Student Services office (1101) during these hours:

Tech Help Drop-in Hours:

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Starting Monday April 14th, PC's for People will place a large box in the front lobby for staff and students to drop off their electronics for recycling.

The recycling event will last one week: April 14th to April 18th only.

Items Accepted:

• Desktop or laptop computers

• Phones

• Computer accessories like keyboards, mice or speakers

• Printers

• Power cords and cables

• Servers and networking equipment

Not Accepted:

Household Appliances: microwaves, refrigerators, vacuums, car batteries, CRT (tube) TVs and monitors, copiers, or anything containing chemicals, fossil fuels, bio waste, oil, liquids, powders, asbestos, or freon.

Let the spring cleaning begin!

Here is a chance to get on the waiting list for a Section 8 Voucher. This does not happen very often.

• The website will be open for applications starting at 9 am April 9th through noon on April 16th.

• It is a lottery to get on the waiting list, so it doesn't matter when you apply during this timeframe.

• If people already have a Waitlistcheck.com/Metro or Assistancecheck.com account, they will use those accounts to log in and apply. Otherwise, they will create an account and will need a valid email to do so.

• Applicants should have the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and income sources of everyone in their household.

Click here to apply:

https://metrocouncil.org/Housing/Services/Metro-HRA-Rental-Assistance/Applications.aspx

Families are invited to the Summer Choice Fair, your one-stop-shop to learn about exciting summer programs offered by organizations all across Saint Paul. With representatives from various programs all at one place, families can explore their options, choose programs they are interested in, and sign-up right on site, with many of the confirmed vendors offering free programs or scholarships.

In addition to providing information about summer activities, the Summer Choice Fair will also feature fun activities for children and families. This event is free to attend, and attendees can stop by Oxford Community Center anytime between 12 – 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Spanish and Karen translators will be on-site.

Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) is a company that helps low-income residents to reduce their monthly energy costs.

• MN residents who choose to subscribe to a CEF solar garden receive energy credits on their Xcel Energy bills.
• In this way, CEF helps residents to use green energy and save money in the process!
• Learn more about this and how to subscribe below on the attached flyers.

CareerForce can work with you to match your skills and interests to a job that's available right now or help connect you with short-term training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs on promising career paths.

• View career fairs and other hiring events taking place around Minnesota.
• Search open positions across the state by location, keyword, job title and employer n

Join the Free Resource Fair online

Wednesday, April 16

1:00-2:00pm

register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-community-resource-fair-april-16-tickets-1259815033679

Come to the Free Career Fair!

In Person April 23, 2025

10:00am -12:00pm

Hennepin County Library - Brooklyn Park

8500 West Broadway Avenue

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-career-fair-april-23-tickets-1259843960199

Employers attending:

Alternatives for People with Autism - Direct Support Professionals

Anderson Merchandisers - Merchandisers (FT&PT)

Heliene – Line operator 1 & 2, Line Supervisor, Stringer Operator & Supervisor, Repair Operator, Quality Operator, Warehouse, Inspector, Parts Technician, Quality Assurance, more

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office - Detention Deputy/Trainee, Deputy, Special Deputy - Sheriff's office (Volunteer)

Morris Packaging - Laminator Operator, Press Operator, Press Assistant, Slitter Operator, Quality Control Technician, Plate Mounter

Tree Trust - Branches Tree Care and Landscape Construction Pre-Apprentice program

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity - Construction Assistant, Mortgage Origination Manager, ReStore Donations Truck Driver, AmeriCorps Position

Summit Orthopedics in Plymouth is holding a hiring event for their new location on Thursday, April 24th from 5-7pm.

Here is the link with additional information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-plymouth-site-hiring-open-house-summit-orthopedics-tickets-1304095086509?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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
Twitter: @sppsabe