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Education Programs

Educate A Woman and You Educate a Family

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Expanded Horizons is an educational program designed to meet the needs of women through trained volunteer tutors, paid instructors and ancillary support services.

The program includes transportation assistance, children’s services, and life skills in small groups. A Family Literacy Advocate provides case management to assist with removing barriers to reaching goals. Participants have access through cross-referrals to the comprehensive, wrap around services of WCJ.

Individualized instruction is offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening based on the availability of tutors and the needs of enrolled students.

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"I’ve been out of school for over 25 years, and I was scared. You made me feel welcome and at ease."
Susan
SusanExpanded Horizons Education Client

Education Class Schedules

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Reading Class

  • Monday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Monday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Thursday: 2:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Thursday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

GED Mathematical Reasoning

  • Monday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math

  • Tuesday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Bossom Buddies: Breast Cancer Support

  • Tuesday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Call 904.722.3000 to Register for Classes

Abuse in Later Life

WCJ offers specialized advocacy and support services to elder survivors of abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and financial exploitation).  In addition, innovative training and education is available to professionals on recognizing, addressing, investigating, and prosecuting cases of abuse against elders. In addition, specialized RRT services are available to elder survivors of sexual violence.

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