Goodwill Academic Services - GED, TABE, Tutoring support.

Our Academic Services Program provides dedicated in-house academic support to Goodwill® Youth Reengagement Center participants, Goodwill employees, and any walk-ins from the public ages 12-24.

The Academic Services Program helps individuals develop an individualized academic plan – whether they are pursuing their High School Diploma or completing their GED, TABE or Certification testing.

Basic Services:

+ Schedule a visit or drop-in at any of our four Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers:

Metro Youth Center | Monday: 10:30am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-4pm | 300 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

REC Center | Monday: 10:30am-4pm, Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4pm | 1920 E Silverlake Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713

Opportunity Youth Center | Monday: 10:30am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-4pm | 7149 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710

Impact Youth Center | Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4pm | 2990 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

+ Staff availability to support participants with planning their studies

+ Short term, specialized tutoring

+ Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project (YHDP) to help youth access critical community services that enhance health and well-being

GED, high school diploma services at Goodwill — *Students can earn their High School Diploma or GED at all four Goodwill Youth Reengagement Center locations.*

Intensive Services:

One-on-one tutoring with our Academic Specialist or volunteer tutors

Preparation for:

GED
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Tutoring for industry recognized credentials

Each academic plan is set up around the participants’ schedule, needs and or barriers, and their academic background. Academic services help youth and young adults prepare for and earn their High School Diploma or GED, improve scores on Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), and study for industry recognized credentials.

High School Diploma through Grad Solutions

Youth and young adults ages 16-21, can earn their High School Diploma online through Grad Solutions. Grad Solutions offers online and self-paced instruction for students to earn their diploma without stepping foot into a traditional classroom. Students can also access all of the other services provided at our centers.

The online program can be accessed at any of the Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers or via any digital device with credentials. And if the student is employed, they can earn elective credits as well. Grad Solutions also offers school counseling and Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations.

Students can also receive additional assistance and tutoring from staff at any of our Goodwill Youth Reengagement Center Locations

Please contact Kiana Green at (520)382-1425 / [email protected] for more information.

Smart Schools Initiative

With Smart Schools®, you can:

Earn your High School diploma at your own pace. It is progress-based which means you don’t have to sit in a chair for 6-8 straight hours
Build on the high school credits you already have
Access online mentors
Work while you’re earning your HS Diploma because the schedule is flexible

For more information and/or to schedule enrollment, please contact Kiana Green at (520)382-1425 / [email protected]

Volunteers:

An Academic Services volunteer tutors youth and young adults to help them prepare for various exams including their High School diploma, GED, TABE tests, Certifications and school assignments. This is a great way to make a big impact in a young person’s life.

Join our Volunteer Team!

Thank you to The George Mason Green & Lois C. Green Foundation for the generous gift of $25,000 to help fund the position of Academic Support Specialist.