MATC 2025-26 Catalog

diverse (50 countries) population. The student population comes from all educational and ethnic backgrounds. The program serves students living in Milwaukee and includes resident immigrants, refugees and U.S. citizens. ESL/ELL students learn in a variety of ways including group or individualized, computer-assisted language learning, weekend classes and online. A student may choose courses in oral language development, vocabulary improvement, reading and writing skills, preemployment English, and computer skills. Students also can get help in preparing for citizenship. Outreach programs for business and industry are available. ESL/ELL CONTACT INFORMATION

program is flexible and determined by the student’s individual progress. Students may fulfill the subject requirements through high school credits, GED tests, college coursework or competency-based courses. Weekly participation is mandatory and tracked to ensure students remain on track for timely completion. The program provides participation options in both in-person and online formats, available in English and Spanish. HSED 5.09 program requirements: • At least age 18½ years old • Completion of the TABE assessment with a scale score of 519 in reading For more information, email communityed@matc.edu. INTEGRATED EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM (IET) Earn college credits! Attain high school credentials and/or improve your English at the same time with the IET program! The program helps you learn skills to join the workforce or prepare to enroll in one of MATC’s 180-plus degree or diploma programs while getting your high school diploma. • Enroll in Adult High School, GED/HSED or ESL classes. • Have not taken college classes in the United States previously. • Attend an IET general information session. • Meet with IET academic support specialist. • Score a NRS level 4 or above on TABE reading. BASIC SKILLS Basic Skills instruction is geared to those who do not have a high school diploma. Instruction levels range from grades 0-12. Courses are useful for those who plan to enter a college program at MATC, pass the GED test, or enter MATC’s Adult High School program to earn a high school diploma. Basic Skills subjects include reading, mathematics, science and writing. Courses are offered at MATC campuses and at community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout metro Milwaukee. Spanish-language courses are offered at some locations. For information, email veleza@matc.edu or call 414-297-7923. LEARN ENGLISH English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Learners (ELL) Programs MATC’s programs help students learn English so they may function more effectively at work, at home and in the community. The ESL program also prepares students for college coursework. MATC provides English language instruction to a linguistically diverse (more than 30 languages) and culturally IET program requirements: • Be at least 18 years old.

Oak Creek, Room A152 6665 South Howell Avenue 414-571-4503 esloakcreek@matc.edu Walker’s Square 816 West National Avenue 414-297-8822 West Allis, Room 105 1200 South 71st Street 414-456-5302 eslwest@matc.edu

Downtown Milwaukee, Room S216 700 West State Street 414-297-6267 eslmilw@matc.edu Mequon 5555 West Highland Avenue 262-238-2238 eslmequon@matc.edu

COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS English as a Second Language classes are offered at various community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout Milwaukee. These locations provide accessible education for individuals who cannot attend classes on campus, MATC offers flexible scheduling with classes available in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Options include both in person and virtual formats to meet diverse needs. For more information, call Jacqueline Jolly, 414-297-6427. Bilingual Classes and Programs To meet employer and community needs of the growing Hispanic and Hmong populations within the Milwaukee area, MATC offers courses and programs taught in Spanish/ Hmong and in English. For example, classes assist students who are obtaining their GED in Spanish. Occupational English-language-acquisition courses help students acquire the English language skills needed to transition into MATC’s bilingual degree, diploma and certificate programs. Bilingual courses also are offered in business, health, liberal arts, childhood education and other areas. For the list of bilingual classes offered in a semester, visit matc.edu and search Course Catalog ; under Course Type, select Bilingual. For information about bilingual programs, call 414-297-8882. Also visit matc.edu and search Bilingual Services .

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