Thursday, March 28, 2024

S.M.Wright Foundation offering computer and financial skills training

computer_trainingThe South Dallas Education and Financial Empowerment Center is offering training for students of all ages and adults. Academic tutoring, adult computer training and adult financial empowerment training will all be part of the services provided by the Center.
 
The Education division of the S.M.Wright Foundation will address and support members of the South Dallas communities by providing: Academic and scholarship assistance, post-secondary preparation, and an athletic character building program.  
 
The program will include:
  • Tutoring support provided Monday and Wednesday evenings
  • Tutoring and support for post-secondary entrance exams/requirements provided
  • College tours/ college fairs arranged with support provided for students to attend
  • Athletic Character Academy will address the plague of unacceptable behaviors in the sports arena as well as provide academic support
  • Scholarship Fund
  • Financial advisors from major financial institutions will conduct seminars for adults to become fiscally responsible and financially solvent
  • Adult computer classes will be provided for Microsoft certification
Program Requirements and Qualifications:
To qualify for Foundation services, a family must complete an application and show proof of income and residency, provide a valid social security card and birth certificate for each family member, and meet Texas Commodity Assistance Program (TEXCAP) income requirements. Parents/caregivers must register their child/children for the program and agree to provide reports cards, test scores, and progress reports to the Tutoring Center Director for the entire school year.  
 
Students are accepted from all the neighboring schools in the South Dallas community. The students range in age from 6 to 18 (grades 1 through 12). On average, students who maintain regular attendance will currently receive about 85 hours of program services each semester.  
 
The center holds its standard tutoring program two nights per week for 2-3 hours per night. Students receive free one-on-one tutoring in reading, math, language arts, science and social studies as well as in test-taking skills for standardized tests. The center also tutors students and adults in computer skills and provides the students with an evening meal and snacks.
 
For more info visit smwrightfoundation.org or call 214-741-4990.

 

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