Cultural Orientation

Cultural Orientation

Understanding Life in The USA

Monday night classes designed around a specific topic to help clients understand living in The United States of America. Classes are introductory in nature. Many of these topics are covered in further detail in other programs.

How We Help

Gain insight into North American customs and norms

Explore topics like food, education, and more to better understand your new community.

Feel more at ease navigating everyday situations

Our classes empower you with practical knowledge to confidently live in the USA.

Cultural Orientation

Understanding Life in The USA

Monday night classes designed around a specific topic to help clients understand living in The United States of America. Classes are introductory in nature. Many of these topics are covered in further detail in other programs.  

  • Residency and Citizenship
  • Employment
  • Healthcare and Insurance
  • Taxes and the IRS
  • Housing: Renting, Owning, and Paperwork
  • Laws and Law Enforcement
  • Education for Children and Adults
  • Your Rights and Alabama Laws
  • Finances

Cultural Understanding

Learn about everyday life in The United States of America from those who have lived here longer. These classes are designed to help clients navigate the cultural ins and outs of life in the South.

Cultural Orientation Programming

We offer a variety of classes, services, and events. See the programs that are of most use to you. Attend, register, as needed.

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Men can attend

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Women can attend

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Childcare provided

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Catered Meal

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Potluck Meal

Classes


Free Class

Your Rights and the Alabama Laws

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November 4, 6:30pm

Learn about your rights and the laws you need to know so you do not break them.

Free Class

Education for Adults & Children

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October 7, 6:30pm

Learn how to help children in their schools and about opportunities for adults to get more education.

Free Class

Laws & Law Enforcement

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September 2, 6:30pm

Learn how the legal system in the United States works and how to interact with law enforcement.

Free Class

Housing – Renting, Owning, & Paperwork

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May 5, 6:30pm

Learn the difference between renting and owning, how to read a lease, and how to set up utilities.

Free Class

Taxes & the IRS

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April 7

Learn about the IRS and the tax system in the United States.

Free Class

Health Care & Insurance

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March 3, 6:30pm

Learn how medical insurance and the health care system work in America.

Free Class

Employment

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February 3, 6:30pm

Learn how employment in America works and how to navigate the workforce.

Free Class

Residency & Citizenship

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January 6, 6:30pm

Summer classes and/or tutoring to help students prepare to take the citizenship test. Times vary.