The Learning Bank of Monroe County, 1102 E. First St., will hold its new student orientation on Wednesday, September 7, and on Thursday, September 8 at the Learning Bank. 

     Since its inception five years ago, the Learning Bank has offered classes for persons studying to earn their GEDs but starting this year, the Learning Bank also is giving its students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma with the new Monroe Adult Diploma.

     Among the services that the Learning Bank offers are tutoring, national career readiness, career counseling, financial literacy training, computer basics and a course in study tips and time techniques, time management and other learning styles assessments. 

     All educational services are free and open to all Monroe County residents, although there is a $10 registration fee which can be waived for financial need.

The Learning Bank in Monroe is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  Persons interested in registering for classes or who need more information can call the Learning Bank at 734-265-4200 or text them at 734-719-1408.

     The Learning Bank, which is operated by Monroe Public Schools, is part of the Monroe County Learning Bank Network which is a collaboration of educational institutions, non-profits and businesses, working together to equip adult learners with basic skills to succeed in “No Worker Left Behind” post-secondary training and education.