What We Offer

Drop-Ins Welcome

Online

The workshop for reading and writing will help improve reading skills including pronunciation, fluency and comprehension. Writing will focus on improving sentence structure and essay writing. Conversation in class will discuss ways you can improve your writing and you will have the opportunity to read out loud in class. Class times available: Mondays 5pm, Wednesdays 5pm, Thursdays 6pm, Fridays 11am

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Wednesdays 11am 

Drop-Ins Welcome

Online

This class will cover intermediate reading and writing skills, with a special focus on work-related content. Each class will review language skills, a type of job or industry, and keys for success in getting and keeping a job.  

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Fridays 9:30am 

Drop-Ins Welcome

Online

Improve your language skills in math and review beginning math skills. This class will review vocabulary as it relates to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and decimals. You will learn math and language skills at the same time! 

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Fridays, 7-8pm

Online

A beginner's guide to managing personal money!  Learn the basics of renting, buying a house, and choosing a bank or credit card, and find tools for making financial decisions and managing your budget.  This class will guide you through all of these financial literacy topics and more. The class is usually held once a week for approximately 10 weeks each Spring and Fall.

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm

Online

This course will teach health vocabulary, communicating with health professionals in case of health issues or emergencies, over-the-counter medications and pharmacy, COVID-19, and insurance information.  

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org. 

Mondays 12pm

Online

Computer or digital literacy helps students grow familiar and comfortable with technology. Students can learn how to comfortably use common software like Microsoft Office, as well as internet tools like Google Drive. Topics rotate and change according to student interest and skill level. 

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Mondays 9:30am - 11am
5-week sessions

Online

 Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) are specialized licenses required to operate large vehicles, including large passenger vans, school buses, delivery trucks, and more. This class will cover the process of studying for and taking the CDL exam at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It will also review different places to work with your CDL license. The CDL classes are offered several times a semester as 5 week sessions.  

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.  

Mon, Tues, Wed. 6:30-8pm

Drop-ins Welcome

Online

This class prepares students to earn a high school degree or a General Education Diploma (GED). You can take this class to prepare for the GED exam, to prepare for the GED class at SCC, or to advance your learning (with or without a high school diploma). The classes are divided by subject matter.  on different days: Mondays are focused on reading and writing for the GED, or the Reasoning Through Language Arts section.  Tuesdays are focused on Math, or the Mathematical Reasoning section of the GED. Wednesdays are focused on the Science and Social Studies sections of the GED. 

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org. 

This class helps students prepare for success as paraeducators. Paraeducators execute a variety of duties in the public school system, according to children's needs and educational goals. Responsibilities include assisting teachers in carrying out the school district's educational program; classroom and lunchroom supervision; aiding a child with special needs - learning and behavioral needs, as well as mental and physical challenges; early childhood programs; and school entrance monitoring and general supervision. Upon completion of this class, students will have the vocabulary and contextual knowledge to successfully apply for paraeducator positions with Lincoln Public Schools.

To enroll in this online class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org. 

One-on-one Tutoring, Scheduled Individually

Online

This class is for those who wish to pursue a job as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The class is designed to prepare you for the certification program with our partners at Bryan College of Health Sciences or Southeast Community College. After completing the CNA Prep Class, you will have a basic understanding of the vocabulary and background information necessary for success in the state certification classes. This class is online and is completed 1-1 with individual tutoring.

Basic requirements:

• Good oral and written English.
• Green card, U.S. citizenship, or similar work authorization.
• Able to study at least 10 hours per week outside of tutoring time. 
• Sincere interest in working as a CNA after completion of the state certification class.

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.

One-on-one Tutoring, Scheduled Individually

Online

 The Schelert Teacher Prep Program supports those who may have taught in another country as well as those new to the teaching field with individualized support to earn teaching certification in Nebraska. Assistance from Lincoln Literacy includes: lessons and encouragement with a one-to-one tutor, a Chromebook, Praxis preparation material, assistance in applying for the Praxis exams, and funds to cover the cost of tests.

Lincoln Literacy is in collaboration with the Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education  Department at the University of Nebraska, in Lincoln  (TLTE). They are supportive of our commitment to this teacher preparation program. 

To enroll in this class, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org. 

Students will be assigned to a tutor for individual sessions to learn literacy skills. Tutors will assess, then help improve, reading comprehension and writing skills.

To sign up for a tutor, or for additional assistance, call (402) 613-7195 or email us at info@bridgewaylnk.org.