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Community Education Center

Building Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 PM

About CEC Computer Resources Adult Based Education Tutoring Program Personal Finances Employment Resources CEC Programs and Events Meet Our Staff Frequently Asked Questions

About CEC

Community Education Center Mission Statement:

We provide the Oneida community essential programs and services that promote lifelong learning for self-sufficiency and overall wellbeing of twahwhatsilay^ (we are all family).

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Community Education Center History:

The Oneida Community Education Center began in June 1993 as the Oneida Career Development and Technical Center through a federal Workplace Literacy Grant. The center offered computer classes, GED/HSED program, and career counseling for tribal members. By 1998, the name changed to the Community Education Center with a new goal to provide the community with educational and enrichment opportunities.

Today, the Center offers more diverse programming to include community classes, events, tutoring, GED/HSED programs, and computer/internet use for the public.

Services Offered:

- - Computer/Internet Use
  - Copy, Print, Fax, Lamination
  - GED/HSED Programs
  - Tutoring Programs
  - Room Reservations
  - Computer Classes
  - Community Workshops

Computer Resources

Oneida Community Education Center has over 30 public use computers. CEC computers are equipped with the following below. If you are in need of assistance with online interviews, meetings, and/or appointments, we are available to assist you. Call us to set up a private computer station.

	Office 365 is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Office product line.
	Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program that is used for storing, organizing, and manipulating data.
	Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program for meetings, industry talks and business proposals.
	SharePoint is a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office.
	Microsoft Word is a popular word-processing program used primarily for creating documents such as letters, brochures, learning activities, tests, quizzes and students’ homework assignments.

Adult Based Education

The Community Education Center provides our community with educational resources including GED and HSED Services. These resources are available to the general public. Inquire today!

Tutoring Program

In addition to the Reading Specialist and Math Tutor, our instructors are equipped to tutor in a variety of subjects, K-12, and some higher education subjects.

Online Tutoring Resources

Khan Academy	Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Salman Khan with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate. students. https://www.khanacademy.org/
SchoolYourself	Interactive online math videos, lessons, and tutoring. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus! https://schoolyourself.org/
ACT	An actual ACT Mathematics Test contains 60 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/math-practice-test-questions.html?page=0&chapter=0
ACT: Preparing for the ACT Test	Full Length Practice ACT Test, including the Optional Writing Test. Information about the Multiple-Choice and Writing Tests. Test-Taking Strategies. What to Expect on Test Day. https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/360031/prepact20182019.pdf
ACCUPLACER	CollegeBoard offers many free practice tools and resources to help you prepare to succeed on each of the ACCUPLACER tests. https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice

Personal Finances

Coping with Unemployment

UW-Madison shared resources on making sound financial choices in tough times. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/

Highly interactive personal finance course designed to educate students to make informed financial decisions. Consists 34 “How To” modules on income, money management, spending and credit, and saving and investing. https://afsaef.org/

Licensed consumer credit counselors in Wisconsin. https://www.wdfi.org/fi/lfs/licensee_lists/default.asp?Browse=ASC

Budgeting Class

Personal Finance 101: Everything You Need to Know

This class fulfills the Oneida Nation Center for Self Sufficiency Budgeting Class requirement. Gain practical knowledge of personal finance, covering everything from taxes to credit cards. This class is taught through a series of short, engaging, animated videos. Each video teaches you about a specific topic (investing, taxes, buying a car, paying off loans, and more).

*Online, 3-hour class. Print or save the Certificate of Completion and give to your case manager.

Udemy Class Link: https://www.udemy.com/course/personal-finance-101/

Consumer Protection

These resources help you be an informed consumer and avoid being a victim of consumer fraud, deceptive advertising, and just plain BAD DEALS. Remember the old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

https://www.wdfi.org/wca/consumer_credit/credit_guides/RefundAnticipationLoans.htm

https://www.consumer.gov/

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/

Employment Resources

Community Education Center is willing and able to assist with your job search, resume building, cover letter creation, and interview preparation.

We encourage job seekers that are enrolled in any federally recognized tribe to apply with the Oneida WIOA program. See link for more information: https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/economic-support/wioa/

Resume & Cover Letter

Basic Guide: http://wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/9433/detj_9433_p.pdf

Comprehensive Guide-Resume, Cover Letter, Interviewing: http://wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/4658/detj_4658_p.pdf

Searches & Skills

O*NET has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use job seekers, students, researchers, and more! https://www.onetonline.org/

Job Center of Wisconsin has workshops available in a variety of topics, can provide valuable insight in the job search and application process. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/det/workshops/virtual.htm

WOWI Career Assessment is a scientifically-developed, objective assessment that incorporates 3 dimensions to uncover the optimal career matches! https://wowi.com/

CEC Programs and Events

Oneida Community Education Center provides various programs and events to the Community. Follow our Facebook page for weekly updates!

Events

June Calendar

Wampum Beaded Earring Workshop

Elder Computer Class Series

Hidden Antlers Public Safety Camp

Programs

Northstar Digital Literacy

Oneida Community Education Center uses the Northstar Digital Literacy Program to provide computer programs and classes to our community to promote digital literacy. Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!

CEC offers a variety of computer classes including Basic Computer Skills and Microsoft Excel for beginners. Classes are offered monthly, two sessions per course. Space is limited and classes reach capacity quickly. To ensure registration, follow our Facebook page or call us today.

If you are interested in obtaining a certificate of completion in any area of study, reach out to the CEC to set up a proctored testing date. The CEC is Northstar testing site, the pin for CEC is RW73.