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YOUTH SERVICES
After-School Tutoring for Immigrant Teens
Starting school in St. Louis is daunting for immigrant and refugee teens. Some youth, including Somalis, Afghans, Liberians, and Burundians, have spent extended periods in refugee camps waiting for resettlement. Others, especially young women from Africa, have been denied access to education due to gender discrimination. Volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring support to help newcomers catch up.
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ENGLISH CLASSES
Adult Education for New Americans
More than 2,000 immigrants and refugees from 100 countries study ESOL and learn about St. Louis each year. Orientation services include fun-filled visits to museums, libraries, and historical sites. GED preparation, literacy and citizenship classes also improve newcomers’ integration into the community. Volunteer tutors provide individualized classroom support to encourage success.
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