Educational Programs
Our Youth Programs are bilingual (English and Spanish) which provide educational support while creating pride in culture and language. Our high-quality programs are supported by Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYD Net).
Elementary Literacy Program
ELP is an after-school reading program for students in grades K-4 that is offered once a week in our Voices office.
This program was started by the Voces Youth Council as a "Reading Buddy" program. ELP has now added a new element of activities and projects to enrich literacy skills in both English and Spanish. Projects are created through thematic plans that connect literacy with other subjects, such as math, science, social studies, art, culture, social emotional learning and more.
Creative Leaders United
CLU is an after school program for 5th through 8th grade students in the Battle Creek area. CLU meets every Tuesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in the Voces Community room.
We offer students creative activities to:
Form creative solutions to problems
Find positive ways to express difficult emotions
Manage your stress and anxiety
Understand different cultures and norms
Accept and build self-confidence
Youth Council
YC is an after school program for high school students in the Battle Creek area. The YC meets every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Voces Community room.
The YC focus is to create a space for young Latino/Hispanics to:
Develop professionally
Gain volunteer opportunities
Receive support for higher education
Build leadership skills
Explore careers
Make friends
Do fun stuff & more!
Community Liaison Services
A unique partnership with
The Lakeview School District and Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC), Voces can provide liaison services between those schools and non-English speaking families.
Calhoun Area Career Center, Service Hours are offered:
Wednesday-Friday from 7:30am-3:30 pm (Fridays until 2:30 p.m.)
Call (269) 968-2271, ext. 5252
Appointments are also available at the Lakeview School District Voices office and/or the Calhoun Area Career Center
Adult Program
ENL
Come to English as a New Language (ENL) classes at Voces! Classes are offered in person, online over Zoom, or hybrid to accommodate our students. We offer different levels, from Introductory to Level 4 classes. Levels 1-4 is taught by our instructor with more than 20 years of experience, Mary Okamoto. Prior to starting class, you will need to fill out the enrollment form, which can be done by clicking the link below. Following the completion of the form, you will need to come in to our office to take two placement tests. After the test, you will join the classes where students from various countries come together to learn English and share their experiences about life here in the United States. Our books and lessons use listening, speaking, reading, and even writing about everyday topics and situations. Join us to study and have fun!
Class Schedule:
Introductory: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Level 1: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm
Level 2: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Level 3: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
Level 4: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm
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