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Get Connected with ITTS
We’re announcing a powerful new way for Milwaukee Achiever learners and tutors to connect with each other in an easy, step-by-step learning process. It’s the McGraw-Hill Instruction Targeted for TABE Success (ITTS) program.
Milwaukee Achiever tutors who have completed orientation and want to begin the ITTS journey with their learning partner can login by clicking here.
Peg Palmer Named Literacy Advocate of the Year
Milwaukee Achiever’s Executive Director, Peg Palmer, has been name “Literacy Advocate of the Year” by Wisconsin Literacy, a statewide coalition of literacy organizations created to promote literacy through resource development, referrals, training and advocacy.
The award is given to an outstanding administrator, donor or business partner who has done the most to raise awareness and funding for literacy.
The award will be presented at Wisconsin Literacy’s 8th Annual Celebration of Literacy at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. This year’s keynote speaker for the luncheon will be award-winning Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton. [Read More]
New Volunteer Opportunities at Milwaukee Achiever
We’re excited to announce that we are now able to offer volunteer tutoring opportunities at two additional Milwaukee Achiever Learning Lab locations. Fortunately, we have been able to negotiate volunteer access to learning labs that were previously “Staff Only” ventures, in partnership with one of the largest essential service providers to Milwaukee’s most vulnerable citizens. The two new locations are:
| MAXIMUS North Job Center Milwaukee Achiever Learning Lab 6550 North 76th Street Milwaukee, WI 53223 Contact: Tracy Loken Weber, 414-643-5108, ext. 101 |
MAXIMUS South Job Center Milwaukee Achiever Learning Lab 1304 South 70th Street Milwaukee, WI 53214 Contact: Tracy Loken Weber, 414-643-5108, ext. 101 |
Join our staff in helping those who truly need to improve their skills in reading, writing and math. Tutoring is easier than you might think! To be a tutor, you must:
- have a GED or high school diploma.
- be 18 years or older.
- be willing to share what you know with adults who are working to sharpen their academic skills.
- be reliable, and willing to spend two or more hours per week helping someone reach their educational goals.
If you’re looking for a deeply meaningful volunteer experience, call us. We provide free tutor training and orientation. You’ll work with our staff in a guided teaching experience that will allow you to be creative and goal oriented. You’ll be challenged to be your best, so you can motivate others to do their best.
Volunteer. It’s a life-changing experience.
Milwaukee Achiever and Mount Mary College Receive National Recognition
ProLiteracy has just given the Program Innovation Award for 2010 to Milwaukee Achiever and Mount Mary College for their unique bridge-to-college learning experience for adults, called Mount Mary College in the Community (MMCIC).
MMCIC is designed for adults who have earned their GED or high school diploma, and want to expand their skills to work at the college level in a comfortable and supportive environment. [Read More]
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To Read Mount Mary’s Press Release, go to http://www.mtmary.edu/pdfs/news/releases/cic-award.pdf.
Light the Way for Literacy 
*Campaign began November 15, 2009, and will run through February 15, 2010. Our goal is $25,000.00.
Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services successfully launched its fourth “Light the Way for Literacy” campaign for 2009-2010 with special Holiday Lighting Ceremonies and Open Houses at Pierce and Silver Spring Centers on December 1, 2009. [Read More]
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Goal: $25,000.00
Campaign Progress: $25,739.01 
YES!! We made our goal, and as you can see, we surpassed it! THANK YOU to all who helped!
Stories of Hope
Ian Webb Looks Forward
We’re amazed by the success of Ian Webb, who earned his GED in record time through our learning lab partnership with Wisconsin Community Services. Ian studied with Milwaukee Achiever instructor Janice Woodward, and was able to successfully complete GED testing in only two months. Not only did Ian reach his goal with lightning speed, he also managed a perfect score in the reading component of the GED process. [ Read More ]
