This is a list of tutoring services
in the Milwaukee area compiled by Milwaukee Public
Library. Books, videotapes, software and computers are available
for adult learners and tutors at some city of Miilwaukee libraries.
Software and
videos for studying for the General Education Diploma (GED) and High
School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) are also available at many libraries.
Tutoring services
change
often;
call the agency directly for current information. Places
in blue offer Homework Help. The list is organized by areas of the city and by
ZIP codes.
Key to Subjects
ABE Adult Basic Education BBS Bilingual Basic Skills CEE College Entrance Exam Prep CS Computer Skills CZ Citizenship DE Driver's Education ELL English Language Learning ESL English as a Second Language FL Family Literacy GED General Education Dev. cert. HH Homework Help HS High school diploma program
HSED High School Equivalency HST High School Tutoring JC Jobs curriculum JP Job placement JRA Job and Resume Assistance M Mathematics
R Reading SC Science SP Spanish SS Social Studies WP Word Processing WS Writing skills (includes spelling)
53201 UWM Educational Talent Search
P.O. Box 413, Mitchell Hall, Room 233 53201
414-229-3813 | www4.uwm.edu/trio/talentsearch
Must be enrolled in program, ages 11-27, within target school or area
No fee; volunteers needed; assists high school and college dropouts
with re-entry process.
CEE, HH, HST
53203
Benedict Center
135 W. Wells St., Suite 700 53203
414-347-1774 | www.benedictcenter.org
Serves only women with arrest records; ages 18+
Fee for some materials; volunteers needed
ABE, CS, GED, HSED, JC, M, R, WP, WS
53211 Shorewood Evening Center
1701 E. Capitol Dr. 53211
414-962-2790
Ages 18+
$4 for evenings, book fees.
ESL
53217
Cardinal Stritch University Literacy Centers 6801 N. Yates Rd., PO Box 104 53217
414-410-4380 | www.stritch.edu/literacy
Children in grades 1-12 are eligible.
Offers comprehensive literacy assessment and intervention services for students in Grades K-12.
Sessions: Fall and spring semesters each include fourteen 90-minute sessions.
Summer semester includes twelve 90-minute sessions.
53233 Central Library
814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 53233
414-286-3011
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.
JRA
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
700 W. State St. Rm 208. Foundation Hall 53233 | www.matc.edu Adult High School 414-297-6591 or 297-6331-General Information
Serves at-risk teens ages 18+
Entrants must test for math and reading
$30-$35 per course; $4 per Basic Skills course; on-line courses
offered
Adult HS, ABE, GED, HSED Basic Skills 414-297-6855
(counseling: 414-297-6267)
Ages 18+
Book fee, tuition $4 per course
ABE, BBS, CS, M, R, SC, SS, WS Bilingual Education Office 414-297-7801
Ages 18+
Volunteers needed
ABE, BBS, CEE, CS, GED, HH, HSED, JC, M, R, SC, SP, SS, WS English as a Second Language (ESL) 414-297-6578
Waiting list; ages 18+
$10 for days, $5 for evenings, book fees
ESL GED/HSED 414-297-7006
Ages 18+
Testing fee
GED, HSED High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
414-297-7959, 414-297-6710
For migrant and agricultural workers and their dependents, ages 18+
No fees
BBS, GED, HSED
53206 Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Milwaukee
LaVarnway Branch 2739 N. 15th St. 53206
414-372-6810 | www.boysgirlsclubs.org
Ages 4-17
Membership - $5/yr.; volunteers needed
CS, HH, JP, R
Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School
2121 W. Hadley St. 53206 After-School Program, 414-267-5531
Mon.-Fri. 2:45-6 p.m.
Ages: Grades K4-5
HH
Incarnation Lutheran Social Services/Family
Resource Center
1510 W. Keefe Ave. 53206 After-School Program, 414-372-6902 | www.incarnationlutheranchurch.org
Mon.-Fri. - 2:45-5 p.m.
Ages 5-12; some adult services
GED, HH, HST
LaFollette Elementary School
3239 N. 9th St. 53206 After-School Program, 414-267-5255 or 267-5329
Mon.-Fri. - 2:45-6 p.m.
Ages 4-16; Boys and Girls Club
HH
Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center -
St. Mark AME Church
1530 W. Atkinson Ave. 53206 After-School Program, 414-562-6783 or 414-562-8030
Tues. and Wed. - 4-6 p.m.
Ages 6-18
Volunteers needed
CS,
HH, HST, M, R, SC, SS, WS
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
1345 W. Burleigh St. 53206 After-School Program, 414-562-7200
Tues. and Thurs. - 4-6 p.m.
Grades 1-4
HH
New Testament Central City Church
2400 W. Center St. 53206
414-263-0130
MPS students ages 5-13; will work with adults for reading.
No fee; volunteers needed
HH, M, R, SC, SS, WS
Project Focal Point
811 W. Burleigh St. 53206
414-372-1070
Ages 5-18
No fee; volunteers needed
HH, HST, M, R, SC, WS
Tabernacle Community Baptist Church
2500 W. Medford Ave. 53206 After-School Program, 414-562-1129 | tcbchurch.com
Mon. and Thurs. 4-6 p.m.; Tues. 4-6:30 p.m.
Ages 7-18
HH
53208 Bethesda COGIC Buford Memorial
2810 W. Highland Ave. 53208 After-School Program, 414-344-9881
Tues. and Fri. - 7-9 p.m.
Ages 6-18
HH, HST
Big Step, Inc.
3841 W. Wisconsin Ave. 53208
414-937-3600 | www.wrtp.org
HS diploma, HSED or GED required; ages 18+, ability to obtain driver's license
$10 fee; volunteers needed
Pre-Apprentice training, basic skills tutoring, JC, JP, M, R, WS
Community Baptist Church
4311 W. North Ave. 53208 After-School Program, 414-445-1610
Tues. and Wed. - 4-5 p.m.
Ages 6-12
HH
The Learning Center Westside Academy II
1940 N. 36th St. 53208
414-934-4444 | www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/westside
Ages 1st through 12th grade
No fee; volunteers needed
Cultural reading, computer lab, organized sports
Mature Workers Resource Center at Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet St. 53208
414-931-0253 | www.interfaith.org
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Orientation required; Mondays 1:30 p.m.
Ages 50+
JRA
Milwaukee Public Schools Cooperative
Tutoring Program
5225 W. Vliet St., Rm. 162 53208
414-773-9837; call for site locations
Ages 5-12; City of Milwaukee resident
No fee; volunteers needed
HH, M, R, WS
Our Next Generation
Inc. Academic Support, Personal Development, Career Exploration & Job-Skills Training Programs for Pre K-12
St. Andrew's Community Center 3421 W. Lisbon Ave. 53208
414-344-2111 | www.ongkids.org
Neighborhood children; ages 6-18
No fee; volunteers needed
CEE, CS, FL, HH, HST, JC, M, R, SC, SS, WS
S.O.S. Center
4620 W. North Ave. 53208
414-449-9964 | www.soscenterinc.org
Ages 5-adult
Pre-registration required; volunteers needed
ABE, ESL, HH, GED Prep Classes
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church
2190 N. 49th St. 53208 After-School Program, 414-444-4244
Tues. and Wed. 5-7 p.m.
Ages 5-18
HH
Washington Park Library 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. 53208
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, M, R, WS
53209 Agape Community Center-CFD
6100 N. 42nd St. 53209
414-464-4440 | www.agape-center.org
Ages 6-19
No fee (donations accepted); volunteers needed
DE, HH, JC, JP
All-Saint's Church
4059 N. 25th St. 53209
414-444-5716 | www.allsaintsmilwaukee.org After-School Program
Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m.
Ages 6-14
HH
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
3500 W. Mother Daniels Way 53209
414-466-1600 | www.hrcogic.org After-School Program
Mon.-Thurs. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 6-18
HH, HST
Multicultural Community
Services
5161 N. Hopkins Ave. 53209
414-527-1010 | www.mcs-milw.org/
Ages 18+
ABE, CS, FL, GED, HSED, JC, JP, M, Pre-GED, R, SC, SS, WS
Neighborhood Learning Center
5385 N. Green Bay Ave. 53209
414-228-5220, etc. 209
Ages 18+
Mon. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tues. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
$1 per session; volunteers needed
Basic CS, GED, M, R, WS
53210 Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Milwaukee
Mary Ryan Branch 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. 53210
414-447-5333 | www.boysgirlsclubs.org
Ages 5-18
Membership - $5/yr.; volunteers needed (apply online)
CS, HH
Center Street Library 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 53210
Requires valid library card; Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, JRA, M, R, WS
Next Door Foundation
2545 N. 29th St. 53210 | www.nextdoormil.org
No fee; volunteers needed After-School Program, 414-562-2929
Mon., Wed., Thurs. 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 6-14
Adult Literacy Program, 414-562-2929 Ext. 124
Ages 18+
ABE, FL, GED, HSED
53212 Adult Learning Center
1969 N. 4th St. 53212
414-263-5874 | www.alcmilwaukee.org
Ages 18+
$5 per month (negotiable); volunteers needed
ABE, CS, GED, HSED, M, R, SC, SS, WP, WS
Career Youth Development
2601 N. Martin Luther King Dr. 53212
414-264-6888 | http://yourcyd.com
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, CS, ESL, GED, HH, HSED, M, R, SC, SS, WS
COA Youth & Family Center
909 E. North Ave. 53212
414-265-7686 | www.coa-yfc.org
Serves at-risk teens, ages 16+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, HSED, M, R, SC, SS WS
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
3903 N. Richards St. 53212
414-962-4148 | www.goodwillsew.com
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; resume class Tues. 10 a.m.
Call for appointment
JRA
La Escuela Fratney Elementary School
3255 N. Fratney St. 53212 After-School Program, 414-267-1154
Mon.-Fri. - 3:30-6 p.m.
Ages 4-11
HH
Milwaukee Urban League ABE/GED Program
435 W. North Ave. 53212
414-374-5850 Ext. 133 | www.tmul.org
Milwaukee residents; ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, HSED, JC, JP, M, R, WP, WS
Mount Zion Baptist Church
2207 N. 2nd St. 53212
414-372-7811 | http://mtzionmissionary.tripod.com After-School Program
Tues. 3-6 p.m.
Ages 5-12
HH
O.W. Holmes Elementary School
2463 N. Buffum St. 53212 After-School Program, 414-267-1441
Mon.-Fri. 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Ages 5-13
HH
SDC, Education and Training
4041 N. Richards St. 53212
414-906-2834 | www.cr-sdc.org
Ages 18+
Volunteers needed
ABE, GED, HSED
Triumph the Church and Kingdom
2222 N. 6th St. 53212 After-School Program, 414-263-3331
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages 6-18
ABE, BBS, CEE, GED, HH, HST, M, R, SC, SP, SS, WS
YWCA-Community
Adult Learning Lab
1915 N. Martin Luther King Dr. 53212
414-267-3275 | www.ywca.org
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, CS, GED, (GED testing on site), M, R, WS
53216 Kujichagulia Lutheran Center
3908 W. Capitol Dr. 53216 After-School Program, 414-873-9550
Mon. and Thurs. 3-5 p.m.
Ages 4-14
HH
53218 Midtown Community Learning Center
Milwaukee High School of the Arts
2300 W. Highland Blvd. 53218
414-934-7059
Middle and high school students
No fee; volunteers needed
CS, DE, HH, JP, M, SC, SS, WP, WS
Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services
Silver Spring Center - 5566 N. 69th St. 53218
414-463-7389 | www.milwaukeeachiever.org
Ages 18+
Call for fee information; volunteers needed
ABE, CS, CZ, ESL, GED, HSED, M, R, SC, SS, WP, WS
and Mount Mary College in the Community Program
Silver Spring Neighborhood
Center Learning Center 5460 N. 64th St. 53218
414-463-7950 | www.ssnc-milw.org
Ages 7-12
$10/monthly; volunteers needed
HH
53223 Burroughs Middle School
6700 N. 80th St. 53223 After-School Program, 414-393-3524
Mon.-Fri. 4-5 p.m.
Ages 6-18
HH, HST, M, SC, SS
Christ the King Church-Samaritan Project
After School Tutorial Program
7798 N. 60th St. 53223
414-586-4250 | www.ctkbc.org
Grades 1-12
No fee
CS, HH
Job Center Northwest-Maximus
6550 N. 76th St. 53223
414-760-6060 | www.maximus.com
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
JRA
Mill Road Library 6431 N. 76th St. 53223
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, M, R, WS
PMG Educational Services, Inc.
5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 204 53223
414-520-2748 | www.pmgeduc.com
Ages K-Adults, call for an appointment
Some fees may apply.
ABE, ACT, BBS, CEE, ELL, ESL, FL, GED, HH, HST, M, R, SAT, SC, SP, SS, WS
53225 Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
James O. Wright Center
The Georgia Susnar Wright Adult Learning Center
6055 N. 91st St. 53225
414-847-4845 | www.goodwillsew.com
Ages 18+
No Fee
CS, GED, M, R, WS
New Testament Church
10201 W. Bradley Rd. 53225
414-365-1690 | www.newtchurch.org After-School Program
Wed. and Thurs. 5-6:45 p.m.
Ages 8-18
HH
SOUTH
53204 Council for the Spanish Speaking (Spanish Center) Adult Education
1615 S. 22nd St., 3rd Floor 53204
414-615-1350 | www.spanishcenter-milw.org
Ages 18+
Fee $10; volunteers needed
ABE, CZ, DE, ESL, GED, HSED, M, R, SC, SS, WS
Esperanza Unida, Inc. Learning Center for Bilingual Academic
Support
1329 W. National Ave. 53204
414-671-0251
Support for skilled trades industry; ages 18+
No fee
ABE, BBS, ESL, GED, HSED, JP
Forest Home Library 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. 53204
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ESL, GED, JRA, M, R, WS
Gerald Ignace Indian Health Center
1711 S. 11th St. 53204
414-383-9526 | http://gliihc.net
Native Americans ages 18+
By appointment - call for hours
JRA
Interfaith Older Adults Program
600 W. Virginia St. 53204
414-291-7500 | www.interfaithmilw.org
By appointment (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
JRA
Journey House Family Learning Center
1900 W. Washington St. 53204
414-389-5080 | www.journeyhouse.org
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, CZ, ESL, GED, GED (Spanish), HSED
Kosciuszko Middle School
971 W. Windlake Ave. 53204 After-School Program, 414-902-7231
Mon.-Fri. 2:30-6 p.m.
Ages 10-16
HH, M, R
Latino Community Center
807 S. 14th St. 53204
414-384-8140 | www.latinocommunitycenter.org After-School Program
Mon.-Thurs. 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-18
HH
Longfellow Elementary School 1021 S. 21st St. 53204 After-School Program, 414-384-8788
Mon.-Thurs. 4-7 p.m.; Fri. 4-6 p.m.
Ages 5-12
HH
The Milwaukee HIRE Center 816 W. National Ave. 53204
414-385-6920 | www.ilwaukeewib.org/hire-center.php
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-noon
JRA
53207 Bay
View Community Center After-School Tutoring
1320 E. Oklahoma Ave. 53207
414-482-1000 | www.bayviewcenter.org
Ages 7-12
$20/ 8 week program; volunteers needed
HH, M, R, WS, Language Arts
Riley Elementary School
2424 S. 4th St. 53207 After
School
Program,
414-902-7186
Mon.-Fri. 3:30-6 p.m.
Ages 4-11; some adult resources
Various fees
CS, FL, GED, HH
Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Ave. 53207
Ages 18+
No fee; volunteers needed
ABE, GED, M, R, WS
53214 MATC West Campus
1200
S. 71st West
Allis 53214
414-456-5323 | www.matc.edu
Must
test,
registration
required;
Ages
18+
ABE,
GED,
HSED
Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services
Scott Center - 1215 S. 45th St. 53214
414-643-5108 | www.milwaukeeachiever.org
Ages 18+
Call for fee information; volunteers needed
ABE, CS, CZ, ESL, GED, HSED, JC, M, R, SC, SS, WP, WS and Bilingual Medical Interpreter Training
53215 Homework Help Faith
Lutheran
Church After-School Program
1000 S. Layton Blvd. 53215 After-School
Program,
414-645-3574
Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30 p.m. Oct.-May
Grades 1-12; no fee all subjects
Summit Educational Association
Kosciuszko Community Center
2201 S. 7th St. 53215
414-672-1786 | www.summitea.org
Ages 10-12
$50/year; volunteers needed
M, R
53235 St. Francis Public Library ESL Program
4230 S. Nicholson Ave. 53235
414-481-7323 | www.stfrancislibrary.org
Ages 18+
$5 per session
English as a Second Language
53154
MATC South
6665 S. Howell Ave. Rm A106, Oak Creek 53154
414-571-4503 | www.matc.edu
Must test before registering; ages 18+
Call about ESL for permanent residents and GED
ABE, ESL, GED, HSED, M, R, WS
OUTSIDE MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County
715 6th Ave., Grafton 53024
262-240-1084 | www.adultenglishlearners.com
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ages 18+
No Fee
ABE, CZ, ESL, pre-GED
Family Literacy of Racine
1510 Villa St., Racine 53403
262-898-3968 | www.racinefamilyliteracy.com
Family Literacy classes, Early Childhood, After-School Programming, ESL and GED classes, Home Visitation, Parent Education
ESL, GED, HH, HSED, M, R, SC, SS, WP, WS
Kenosha Literacy Council, Inc. (Laubach
Center)
2419 63rd St. Kenosha 53143
262-654-7323 | www.kenoshalit.org
Ages 18+ (reading at 5th grade level or below)
Book fee based on ability to pay; volunteers needed
ABE, CZ, DE, ESL, GED, HH, JC, M, R, SC, SS, WS
Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha, Inc.
217 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 16, Waukesha 53186
262-547-7323 | www.waukeshaliteracy.org
Live or work in Waukesha County; ages 6+
$7/hr. plus materials – varies with ability to pay; volunteers
needed
ABE, BBS, CZ, ESL, GED, HS, HSED, JC, M, R, WS
MATC-Mequon Campus
5555 W. Highland Rd., Mequon 53092-1199
262-238-2300 | www.matc.edu
Ages 18+;
Orientation plus testing fee
GED, HSED, M, SC, WS; Valid for MATC students only
Racine Literacy Council
734 Lake Ave., Racine 53403
262-632-9495 | www.racineliteracy.com
Serving all of Racine County
Ages 18+
Intake fee, pay for books; volunteers needed
ABE, CZ, DE, ESL, M, R, WS
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
327 E. Broadway, Waukesha 53186
Contact the Literacy Council of Waukesha, Inc.
262-547-7323 | www.wctc.edu
Ages 18+
Volunteers needed
ABE, CZ, ELL, GED, HS, HSED, M, R, WS
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
W152N8645 Margaret Rd., Menomonee Falls 53051
262-695-6208
Ages 18+
No fee
ABE, ESL, GED, HS, HSED, M, R, WS
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