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Education G.O.A.L.S. G.O.A.L.S. is for youth ages 16 to 19 who want to complete the Adult High School Diploma L.E.A.P. L.E.A.P. is for youth and adults who want to prepare for the CAEC or complete the Adult High School Diploma B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. is for adults who want to set personal development goals while preparing for the CAEC
Employment WESLinks WESLinks is for anyone who wants to build their employability skills in a 12-week program Soft Skills Soft Skills is a workshop series for anyone who wants to build their professional skills WorkLinks WorkLinks is for anyone who wants support to find and maintain employment
Women’s Empowerment Power Up Power Up is for women 19+ who want to set and achieve goals to prepare for their next steps Healthy Self-Esteem Health Self-Esteem is for women 19+ looking to enhance their confidence and quality of life
Our Team Meet our passionate team committed to helping people achieve their goals Board of Directors Meet the dedicated members of our Board of Directors who help steer the Learning Exchange towards a sustainable future The Learning Exchange Learn more about The Learning Exchange’s mission, approach, and results Learner Stories We help change lives by empowering people to reach their education and employment goals Women’s Empowerment Network Formed in 1994 and focused on the systematic barriers that kept people from moving out of poverty Partnership Stories Learn more about the Learning Exchange’s collaborative partnerships and shared successes

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Learner Stories

Madalynn’s Story

Madalynn’s Story

I first became aware of the Learning Exchange through the UYES! (Urban Youth Employment/Education Services) program. Everyone there was so supportive and understanding. The atmosphere was welcoming and I didn’t feel the daily pressure I felt in traditional high school. As a mom, I found the class schedule very flexible. It was built around what I needed. Once I got my Adult High School diploma, we started to talk about the next step. I looked at welding at NBCC. I was good with my hands and the trades are in my family. Now I get to use all the skills I learned at the Learning Exchange at college every day.

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Carrie’s Story

Since a young girl, Carrie has always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. She was fascinated by creativity and design, always imagining ideas and creating designs in her head. As she got older, her interests expanded into esthetics and massage therapy, fields where she could combine creativity and helping others. 

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Edris, a Day in the Life

Edris talks about her journey from income assistance to having a job and how women's empowerment programs supported her in learning about herself and feeling connected to her community.

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Lynda’s Story

Lynda talks about how taking women's empowerment programs helped her overcome obstacles and build a network and a support system.

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