Free + private learning support for adults
LEARNERS
Do you need help with reading and writing? You are not alone. We can help.
Call us! (510) 238-3432
Second Start Learners :
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- Are 16 -17 year olds not enrolled in school
- Are 18+ adults
- Are not attending college
- Speak English well enough be understood by staff and tutors
- Can commit to the program for at 6 months or more
- Must take an assessment
Career Online High School
Earn your high school diploma online in 18 months or less for free. Get training in an exciting career while you earn your diploma. You just need a library card to get started!
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- Online classes with 24/7 access
- 1-on-1 tutoring
- Academic coach provided
- Resume, cover letter & interviewing support
- Transfer credits from your previous high school
- U.S. citizenship & transcript not required
The Open Pages Collection
Open Pages is our newest collection that is curated for new and beginning adult readers, tutors, and educators. The collection features a wide range of genres such as mystery, science fiction, romance, biography, graphic novels, non-fiction, and workbooks covering mathematics, reading, writing, and workforce success.
TUTORS
By helping adults learn to read and write, you unlock new opportunities for them. They can gain better jobs, navigate daily tasks, assist their children with homework, engage in civic life, and enjoy reading. Your support can transform generations—one learner at a time.
Check OPL's volunteer page, opens a new window to see if Second Start is currently recruiting.
All Tutors receive:
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- 1-on-1 tutor support
- Training/lesson materials
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A tutor forum to share ideas & wins
- A built in community & place to make new friends
- Experience in tutoring and/or leading classes
- A chance to enjoy recreational activities & outings
To become a Tutor :
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- Be 18+ years of age
- Have a strong command of English and posses excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
- Align with Second Start’s mission
- Complete Second Start's tutor training
- Commit 6 months to volunteering with the program
ORGANIZATIONS
Second Start literacy presentations and workshops highlight the importance of literacy in the workplace and its effect on productivity, communication, performance, safety, and success. Discover strategies to identify literacy gaps and create supportive policies to enhance workplace literacy. Build a capable, engaged workforce, reduce errors, and promote a culture of continuous learning.
A minimum of 15 participants is required.
* Source : National Center for Education Statistics nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019179/index.asp
125 14th St., Oakland
2nd floor of the Main Library
(510) 238-3432
secondstart@oaklandlibrary.org
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