If you have questions about the Office of Opportunities for New Americans, call Kirk Jones at (614) 644-8786 or email NewAmericans@development.ohio.gov.
For more information about resources detailed on the website, see the contact information on each page.
Education and Training Resources
Aspire Program
Contact
Donna Albanese
State Director
Aspire
(614) 466-6204
dalbanese@highered.ohio.gov
Aspire program information:
To speak with someone about the Aspire program, find a site near you or get help navigating the Aspire website, call toll-free 833-8-Aspire (833-827-7473).
Purpose
Learn English
Program
The Aspire program provides basic math, reading, and writing skills; adult secondary education/high school equivalence preparation; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); life skills, employability skills, and computer literacy; education services offered in collaboration with an employer; distance education; and more. ESOL programs may offer integrated occupational skills training and may offer workplace education in collaboration with an employer.
A new Advanced ESL class for college and the workplace is starting soon in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Click here for more information.
For Whom
Aspire serves students with diverse needs, including students new to America or new to learning English. Local programs offer classes at flexible locations, and on different days and at different times.
How Much
Free
Click here for detailed information
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