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AllianceCooking ClassMedication AideWestern Swing Instruction

BridgeportAdult EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)

ChadronQuickBooks™ Basics

GordonAdult Education

HyannisGenealogy

KimballAdult EducationMaking Bath Salts

OshkoshQuickBooks™ Basics

ScottsbluffAdult EducationBasic Nursing AssistantBasic Sign LanguageBeginning ExcelBeginning Photoshop ElementsBeginning PublisherBob Ross PaintingBuilding High Performance TeamsCPR/First AidDrivers Education Electrical Code Updates (16 Hours)Embroider a Mystical GardenFamily History 101 - Research BasicsGood Agricultural Practices Level 1Good Agricultural Practices Level 2Glass EtchingGolden Oldies Intro to ComputersHolistic Financial ManagementInsurance, Forward Contracting

Intermediate ExcelIntermediate Microsoft PublisherIntermediate Photoshop ElementsIntermediate Sign LanguageIntroductory Word (2013)Introduction to CrochetIntroduction to Windows 7Introduction to Windows 8.1Medication AideQuickBooks™ BasicsSkype™Wholesale SuccessWindows 1 (Version 7)

SidneyAdult EducationElectrical Code Updates (12 Hours) English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Western Swing InstructionLearn how to Western Swing Dance. Date: Jan 11 - Feb 23Day: SuTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $50 per coupleLocation: Cardio Connection

Medication AideThis course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide to have a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam approved the student as a Medication Aide.

Date: Jan 12 - 27Days: M, T, THTime: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $312, plus bookLocation: Alliance Campus, Room 015/017

Cooking ClassBring your apron and your appetite! If you like Mexican cuisine, you’re going to love this cooking class! Learn authentic cooking techniques for the following dishes: tortilla shell, beef crispy tacos, cheese enchiladas, chili rellenos, beef taquitos, pork chili, and rice and refried beans.Date: Jan 15 - Feb 19Days: THTime: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $60 (includes cooking supplies)Location: Alliance High School, Home Economic Room 307

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QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Jerry Terwilliger, a REAP specialist, teaches the basics of QuickBooks™ in a one-day mini session. Five laptops are available for students or bring your own laptop with QuickBooks™ 2012 or newer. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Dec 4Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Building, Room 210

Hyannis308.763.2002

GenealogyOpen genealogy class every Wednesday at the Hyannis Public Library. Two genealogy consultants who have access to ancestry can help research and chart your family tree. Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.Date: OngoingTime: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.Cost: FREE!Location: Hyannis Public Library

Kimball308.254.7407

Making Bath SaltsWith the holidays approaching, this is a great time to create some beautiful handmade gifts for friends and family! In this class, participants learn how to make their own bath salts/foot soaks using natural ingredients. The benefits associated with using bath salts and aromatherapy is also discussed.Date: Dec 11Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Kimball Library

Oshkosh308.254.7407

QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full day class that focuses on the basic of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Jan 13Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Oshkosh High School

Scottsbluff308.635.6700

Intermediate Excel This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web.Date: Dec 2 - 16 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)

orDate: Mar 10 - 24Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

CPR/First AidInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two-year certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field. Date: Dec 3 or Jan 7Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Bob Ross PaintingBob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Come and experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique.Date: Dec 6 or Jan 10 or Feb 7 or Mar 7 or Apr 11 or May 2Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $70 per classLocation: Harms Center

Glass EtchingLooking for a special birthday or Christmas gift? Ever wondered how designs are etched or frosted into glass or mirrors? In this fun, hands-on class, learn how to take an image from the web, a family crest, sports logo, graphic design, etc., and etch the image into glass or mirror. Make a customized, high-quality, personalized gift for someone special in your life! All supplies are included in the registration fee.Date: Dec 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $22Location: Harms Center

Golden Oldies Intro to Computers (Windows 7)This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on Windows desktop files, document folder management, and Explorer. Students must bring flash drive to class. Date: Dec 8 - 22Days: M, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

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Electrical Code Update (16 Hours)This class covers code updates at the national and state level and is approved for continuing education for Nebraska and Wyoming electricians. Nebraska electricians must attend 12 hours and Wyoming electricians must attend 16 hours. Students should bring their code books to class, but will not need to buy additional materials. Date: Dec 12 & 13Time: F, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; Sa, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $80Location: Harms Center

Skype™Desktop videoconferencing is one of the most fun and useful ways to use a computer. With the click of a mouse and minimal hardware we can connect with anyone around the world instantly. Explore Skype™ and Google Video Chat® and learn how it can help bridge the gap between you and your clientele or between you and your family and friends. Date: Dec 18Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $20Location: Harms Center

Medication AidePrerequisite: HLTH-1190This course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide to have a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam approves the student as a Medication Aide.Date: Jan 5 - Feb 3Days: M, TTime: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $312, plus bookLocation: Heritage Estates

orDate: Jan 5 - Feb 5Day: M, T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $312, plus book Location: Harms Center

Basic Nursing Assistant This course is designed to instruct students

in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Jan 12 - Mar 5Days: M, W, THTime: 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.

or Date: Jan 12 - Mar 23Days: M, T, THTime: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $441.00, plus book Location: Harms Center

Introduction to Windows 7This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on Windows desktop files, document folder management, and Explorer. Students must bring a flash drive to this class. Date: Jan 13 - 27Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:

$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Good Agricultural Practices Level 1Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are production and farm level approaches to ensure the safety of fresh produce for human consumption. GAP’s Level 1 will cover education training in preparation for a self-audit and on farm food safety plan. This course is offered by Nebraska Farmers Union. Call 402.476.8815 to register!Date: Jan 15Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Basic Sign LanguageThis course utilizes a practical approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday applications of sign language, and aspects of Deaf Culture. We work towards becoming familiar and comfortable with grammatical features of ASL and body/facial expressions. This interactive class is for beginners and those looking to refresh their expressive and receptive sign skills.Date: Jan 20 – Feb 17Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $23Location: Harms Center

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Intermediate Sign LanguageDate: Jan 22 – Feb 19Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full day class that focuses on the basic of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Jan 28 or Feb 11 or Feb 25Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55Location: Harms Center

Good Agricultural Practices Level 2Good Agricultural Practices Level 2, offered by Nebraska Farmers Union, is a continuation of GAP’s Level 1 with more detail on the Farm Food Safety Plan and how to have a successful audit. GAP’s Level 1 attendance is required to participate in this training. Call 402.476.8815 to register!Date: Jan 29Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Introduction to Windows 8.1. This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using the newest version of Windows. If you received or purchased a new computer over the holidays, this course is for you! Students learn how to use Microsoft Windows 8.1, including step-by-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 8.1 apps, managing files and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. Students must bring a flash drive to class. Date: Feb 3 - 17Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

or Date: Apr 7 - 21Day: T, THTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50)Location: Harms Center

Drivers EducationThis course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-18. This course is not state approved for adults 19 years of age and older. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2015 to register.Date: Feb 3 – Mar 5Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $195Location: Harms Center

Beginning ExcelThis course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class. Date: Feb 10 - 24Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

or Date: Apr 7 - 21Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Family History 101 – Research BasicsThis course teaches the ABCs of Family History and Genealogy Research. If you have ever wanted to find out about your ancestry and just don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you. Learn about the Family History Research Process, which enables you to build an accurate picture of whom your ancestors were and from where they came. Learn how to organize your research and where to look for information on your ancestors. You are introduced to both web-based and stand-alone computer software to assist your efforts. By the end of the class you will have constructed a personal research notebook on your family and Family History research in the Nebraska Panhandle. This notebook assists you in determining research tools needed for your research in other areas of the United States and beyond. STUDENT REQUIREMENT: Please bring a 1.5 inch 3-ring (preferably heavy-duty “D” ring) notebook with a 10-tab divider set to the first class. This notebook becomes your personal Family History Research Notebook.Date: Feb 3 - Mar 3 and Mar 7Days: F (except for last class on Sa, Mar 7)Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $15Location: Harms Center

Insurance, Forward ContractingThe Midwest Agency will present on farmer-related insurance needs. Markets, contracts, and methods to sell your product with Lori Tatreau of Lone Tree Foods. Call 402.476.8815 to register!Date: Feb 12Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Building High Performance TeamsWe all talk about teamwork, but how do you create it in your business? Building effective teams in the workplace helps business achieve their ideals and be more successful. In this seminar, learn how to work with people with different communication and personality styles. Learn how to build instant rapport with people, communicate with different people, appreciate and value the viewpoints of others, and work together as a team to achieve common goals. Explore multiple intelligences,

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right brain/left brain, mindsets, and REAL colors personality indicator. Through these explorations, businesses are able to improve customer service, increase teamwork, and build better communication. Date: Feb 19Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55Location: Harms Center

Introcuctory Word (2013)This course is an entry-level word processing course designed to introduce students to Microsoft Word. Students create a Word document, edit, proof, and perform simple formatting of the text and pages. Date: Feb 24 - Mar 10Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Holistic Financial ManagementPlan for and produce a profit. Determine what enterprises to run. Know what to spend money on and when. Determine the best investment strategies for business growth and resource productivity. Call 402.476.8815 to register!Date: Feb 26Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Embroider a Mystical GardenNo Previous Embroidery Experience Required!Embroider a Mystical Garden containing more than 20 flowers and “critters” using 8 different fibers/threads and multiple embroidery stitches. The student works with multiple fibers, i.e. cotton floss, yarn, 1/16” satin ribbon, 7/8” satin ribbon, silk ribbon, rayon threads, crochet cotton, metallic floss, seed beads, and buttons. Familiar and composite stitches are used to achieve dimensional effects. Cleaning and finishing instructions are included in the illustrated instructions. Samples of the individual parts and completed project are at the class.Date: Mar 3 - 24Days: TTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $20, plus $20 kit feeLocation: Harms Center

Wholesale SuccessAnita Diffley covers post-harvest handling, maintaining the cold chain, cleaning and drying, packing and grading, relationships with buyers, food safety best practices. Call 402.476.8815 to register!Date: Mar 5Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Beginning Publisher (2013)Do you create a newsletter for your company, church, or another organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This Beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more! Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects. Date: Mar 17 - 31Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Microsoft Publisher (2013)Date: Apr 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Introduction to CrochetNo Previous Crochet Experience Necessary!Learn the basic “language” of crochet, a variety of stitches, and how to read a pattern. The student is introduced to the abbreviations and symbols used for crochet instructions, how to determine the appropriate yarn/fibers, best size of hook to use for each fiber, and the importance of correctly maintaining the suggested gauge. Techniques learned include a basic Granny Square, Decorative Granny Square, gift items, household accessories, and some request from class members. Cleaning, blocking, and assembling crochet parts is also discussed. Illustrated instructions and handouts are provided at each class. Samples of the completed projects are at the class. Date: Apr 21 - May 12Day: T

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $20, plus $8 kit feeLocation: Harms Center

OneNoteLearn how to use OneNote to keep track of your notes all in one place, review and comment on a document, shop on the Internet and capture screen shots as you go, organize your work, share your notes, create a to-do list, take down random thoughts with Quick Notes, and more!Date: Apr 27 – May 18Day: MTime: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

Beginning Photoshop ElementsThis course is an introductory class to Photoshop Elements. This course consists of getting started with Photoshop elements, acquiring images, making auto adjustments to an image, sharing photos, adjusting color, and alignment. Students must bring a flash drive to class.Date: Apr 28 - May 14Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50)Location: Harms Center

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Electrical Code Updates (12 Hours)This course covers code updates at the national and state level for Nebraska and Colorado electricians and earns the participants continuing education units for their licensure.Date: Dec 5 & 6Time: F, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.; Sa, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $80Location: Sidney Campus, Room 115 & 116

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Guitar Club IIDate: Jan 5 - 15This is a continued exploration of the acoustic guitar as an instrument for making music. Students must know some basic chords such as G major and D major. They may have learned these in Guitar Club I, or from a guitar teacher. We provide acoustic guitars, music, etc. Just bring your calluses.

Energy ClubDate: Feb 2 - 12Electricity is a very useful form of energy. We are going to build some safe and functional electrical circuits, and learn some of the basic concepts about electricity. We will troubleshoot some common problems with electrical devices, and learn to use voltmeters and read schematics. It won’t be a shocking class, just lots of fun.

Robotics ClubDate: Feb 23 - Mar 5In this club, we will build a robot, using parts from a Lego Mindstorms #9797 robot kit, and learn to program the robot using software on a computer. Then we’ll put our robot to work conquering some challenges. Not as big or expensive as the Mars Curiosity Rover, but just as much fun!

Photography ClubDate: Mar 23 - Apr 2A beginning exploration of photography. We will use digital cameras provided by the Discovery Lab to learn how to take still photographs. Then we’ll use those pictures and a computer program called “PhotoStory” to create videos.

Astronomy ClubDate: Apr 20 - 30Explore the size and scale of our solar system by mapping out the sun and planets on a very large map – over 1000 yards in length! Investigate the other planets in our solar system. We will also observe the sun using telescopes, binoculars and other tools. Planning for the Solar Eclipse in 2017. Captain Kirk would be proud!

Monday - Thursday3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

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Guitar Club IIDate: Jan 5 - 15This is a continued exploration of the acoustic guitar as an instrument for making music. Students must know some basic chords such as G major and D major. They may have learned these in Guitar Club I, or from a guitar teacher. We provide acoustic guitars, music, etc. Just bring your calluses.

Energy ClubDate: Feb 2 - 12Electricity is a very useful form of energy. We are going to build some safe and functional electrical circuits, and learn some of the basic concepts about electricity. We will troubleshoot some common problems with electrical devices, and learn to use voltmeters and read schematics. It won’t be a shocking class, just lots of fun.

Robotics ClubDate: Feb 23 - Mar 5In this club, we will build a robot, using parts from a Lego Mindstorms #9797 robot kit, and learn to program the robot using software on a computer. Then we’ll put our robot to work conquering some challenges. Not as big or expensive as the Mars Curiosity Rover, but just as much fun!

Photography ClubDate: Mar 23 - Apr 2A beginning exploration of photography. We will use digital cameras provided by the Discovery Lab to learn how to take still photographs. Then we’ll use those pictures and a computer program called “PhotoStory” to create videos.

Astronomy ClubDate: Apr 20 - 30Explore the size and scale of our solar system by mapping out the sun and planets on a very large map – over 1000 yards in length! Investigate the other planets in our solar system. We will also observe the sun using telescopes, binoculars and other tools. Planning for the Solar Eclipse in 2017. Captain Kirk would be proud!

Monday - Thursday3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

$35 per clubHarms Center

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Morrill County

Adult EducationBRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 308.279.0403(Year-round)Cost: $20 T, TH * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 308.262.1454(Feb - May)T * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dawes County

Adult Education HEAD START (COMING SOON)308.635.6770(Year-round)Call 308.635.6770 for current info

Sheridan County

Adult Education GORDON CITY HALL 308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20 Call 308.635.6770 for current info

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Adult Education KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL 308.750.6796(Sep - May)Cost: $20 T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Adult Education WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20M - F * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M, T, TH * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6775(Year-round)Cost: $20 M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

ONE STOP CAREER CENTER(Year-round)Cost: $20M, T * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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English as a Second Language (ESL)WILLIAMS BUILDINGM - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER(Held at the Harms Center in June)M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLT, TH * 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Adult Education, GED, and ESL programs provide instruction that helps individuals acquire the academic skills necessary for employment or admission to college and occupational or training programs. Anyone over 18 years of age or older who is not enrolled in another school is eligible for enrollment. Please call 308.635.6770 regarding special enrollment requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. Some students may wish to work on all the subjects necessary to take the GED tests and others may only need to improve skills, such as math or reading, to improve their employment opportunities.

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