The goal of the Integration Class is to help transition newcomers to the area into their new community. The one-hour weekly class is designed to provide basic information such as where and how to apply for jobs, how to find doctors and dentists and make appointments, how to navigate the community, and how to open a bank account, among others.
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Citizenship courses are designed to prepare individuals for the naturalization interview. Students study U.S. history and government throughout the course while practicing literacy skills. Citizenship classes are open to the public and are free of charge.
The Platte Valley Literacy Association (PVLA) recently announced that they have been awarded an $11,000 grant from the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation, parent company of Prairie Village Retirement Center, to support students who are new to the area or are working to obtain their U.S. citizenship.
The goal of the Integration Class is to help transition newcomers to the area into their new community. The one-hour weekly class is designed to provide basic information such as where and how to apply for jobs, how to find doctors and dentists and make appointments, how to navigate the community, and how to open a bank account, among others.
Citizenship courses are designed to prepare individuals for the naturalization interview. Students study U.S. history and government throughout the course while practicing literacy skills. Citizenship classes are open to the public and are free of charge.
