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SoWashCo Community Education

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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.

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Digital Literacy and Skills for Employment class starts Friday, Sept. 13
Gain Important Job Skills

Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Andersen Corporation partnered to create the “English at Work” program for Andersen employees. Launched in 2019 at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, the program has since expanded to other plants nationwide. It provides English language classes during work hours, helping employees develop essential communication skills.

“Good communication also means being able to communicate in English, so we offer English courses for our employees, " said Lydia Moua, Senior Learning Development Consultant with Andersen Corporation.

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Reminder, No School Grades K-12 on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 for all SoWashCo Schools students
Sign Up for Activities on Non-School Days Sept. 30

There is no school for all SoWashCo Schools students on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Check out these activities to keep your students engaged.

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Andersen English at Work program graduation ceremony
Empowering Employees: Great Rivers and Andersen Collaborate on Workplace English Program

Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Andersen Corporation partnered to create the “English at Work” program for Andersen employees. Launched in 2019 at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, the program has since expanded to other plants nationwide. It provides English language classes during work hours, helping employees develop essential communication skills.

“Good communication also means being able to communicate in English, so we offer English courses for our employees, " said Lydia Moua, Senior Learning Development Consultant with Andersen Corporation.

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Age 50+ Member Celebration and Resource Fair
Age 50+ Member Celebration and Resource Fair on Monday, Sept. 30

Join us in celebrating the 2024-25 school year, meet our staff, learn about activities for adults age 50+ offered through SoWashCo Community Education and discover local resources.10-11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30 at the District Program CenterSign up today! The first 150 people who arrive on Sept. 30 will get a ticket for a free boxed lunch at this event! There will be opportunities for door prizes as well!

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Summer Construction at the District Progam Center Has Ended

Programs and departments are in the process of moving back into the DPC.

Community Education offices and Special Services have resumed operating at the District Program Center

Senior Activities will resume at the District Program Center beginning Sept. 3

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programming will continue operating out of Liberty Ridge Site 2 in Woodbury through late Aug.

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