Causes: Crime & Law, Education, Educational Services, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Job Training, Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
Mission: Southeast Ministry, a ministry of the Lutheran Church was founded in 1990, as a grassroots social justice ministry that listens to the needs of the community and develops culturally sensitive education programs in response to those needs. The overall goal is to assist low-income persons to become self-sufficient through education programs that lead to employment while also developing personally. Specific needs that we address are lack of education, employment training and resources, ex-offender re-entry, guidance and support.
Programs: GED classes are held from 9am - 12:30 pm on a daily basis during the school year in eight week sessions which can be repeated. Academic assessment, CASAS testing and pre/post practice GED tests assist students to receive specific placement. There is both a classroom setting and a small group tutorial so that individual academic needs in the 5 basic GED subjects are met. Special attention and incentives are given to retaining serious students. When students score sufficiently high on the practice GED tests, SEM then pays for the official test and escorts students through the registration process. AMEN (Anacostia Mentoring & Employment Network) Job Readiness classes are monthly three week sessions for the unemployed or underemployed. Comprehensive classes include Self-Development Skills which focus on African American culture and heritage. Life Skills teach topics such as health, finances and anger management. Vocational Skills are based on a traditional vocational assessment to identify job clusters. Employment Component assists clients to dress appropriately for an interview, be videotaped and critiqued for a mock interview and self-market. After fulfilling graduation requirements clients are then assisted to find employment, further their education or be placed in training. Ex-offender Support Group is a weekly open house support group for newly released re-entrants as they become resocialized. There are dynamic discussions on topics pertaining to black men as they reintegrate. All emotions are accepted as clients are confronted or comforted as the situation demands
Mission: Southeast Ministry, a ministry of the Lutheran Church was founded in 1990, as a grassroots social justice ministry that listens to the needs of the community and develops culturally sensitive education programs in response to those needs. The overall goal is to assist low-income persons to become self-sufficient through education programs that lead to employment while also developing personally. Specific needs that we address are lack of education, employment training and resources, ex-offender re-entry, guidance and support.
Programs: GED classes are held from 9am - 12:30 pm on a daily basis during the school year in eight week sessions which can be repeated. Academic assessment, CASAS testing and pre/post practice GED tests assist students to receive specific placement. There is both a classroom setting and a small group tutorial so that individual academic needs in the 5 basic GED subjects are met. Special attention and incentives are given to retaining serious students. When students score sufficiently high on the practice GED tests, SEM then pays for the official test and escorts students through the registration process. AMEN (Anacostia Mentoring & Employment Network) Job Readiness classes are monthly three week sessions for the unemployed or underemployed. Comprehensive classes include Self-Development Skills which focus on African American culture and heritage. Life Skills teach topics such as health, finances and anger management. Vocational Skills are based on a traditional vocational assessment to identify job clusters. Employment Component assists clients to dress appropriately for an interview, be videotaped and critiqued for a mock interview and self-market. After fulfilling graduation requirements clients are then assisted to find employment, further their education or be placed in training. Ex-offender Support Group is a weekly open house support group for newly released re-entrants as they become resocialized. There are dynamic discussions on topics pertaining to black men as they reintegrate. All emotions are accepted as clients are confronted or comforted as the situation demands
212 E Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20003
Crime & Law
Washington
