EDUCATION
Sevier County Adult High School has another Adult ESL FREE Program, with conversational and grammar classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Their address is 1216 Graduate Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862. Anyone wishing to attend any of their classes, needs to contact them at (865) 286-6374. Students will need to complete an application and take a speaking test (for placement purposes only) to complete the registration process.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES. Each Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church 423 Historic Nature Trail Rd, Gatlinburg. Take the opportunity to improve your skills and open new opportunities for you and your family. No obligations and no strings attached.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES. English as a second language First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville (across the parking lot from the Church, where Goodwill used to be. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 17 until November 16. From 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. Pizza and snacks served at 7:15 pm. Classes are FREE. The workbook is $10.00. Different levels. Website: www.sevier.church/pibes
High School Equivalency Diploma. FREE day, evening & Zoom classes & paid test fees. Career Skills: Boost your resume with certifications. Learn computer skills: North Star Digital Literacy – earn certificates of completion. Learn Soft Skills: WIN Essential Soft Skills – earn a certificate from WIN & TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Call us TODAY to sign up: Sevier County Adult Education, 1216 Graduate Dr., Sevierville - 865-286-6374.
Sevier County Public Libraries. Libraries are not only for books. All our Libraries offer an enormous number of programs and events for children and adults. Please check with the closest library to you.
RHiTA Recruiting Hispanics to Achieve is a project at Walters State Community College to respond to the gap in enrollment in higher education opportunities for Hispanic students within Sevier County. Now undocumented students have a change to fulfill their dreams.
Bilingual post-secondary resources for all students, regardless of status, are available on the RHiTA website: https://library.ws.edu/c.php. Students enrolled at Walters State are encouraged to get connected with other students and resources by following us on Instagram @WaltersStateRHiTA and checking their Senators Mail for updates. The RHiTA Leadership Team offers chances to explore careers, 4-year schools, and other travel opportunities while receiving targeted mentoring and leadership development.
We invite you to view our bilingual videos on YouTube and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @WaltersStateRHiTA Project Director –
Michelle Mitrik: rhita@ws.edu; michelle.mitrik@ws.edu; 423-585-6930.
https://library.ws.edu/c.php. We visit with school counselors for all High Schools to offer this program to all the Hispanic students.
WEARS VALLEY RANCH: NEW BEGINNINGS: Wears Valley Ranch provides Christian homes, education, and counseling to children in crisis situations. Our vision is to see each child inspired to follow Christ, healed from the past, and equipped to reach their full potential. There is always space for ONE MORE CHILD. Contact: Lisa Radmore at 865-446-4501 or lradmore@wvr.org. 100 One Fine Place, Sevierville, TN 37862. http://www.wvr.org.
CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE:
We promote empowerment and civic participation though education, workforce development, youth and family engagement, and community-strengthening initiatives. We are the leading resource for East Tennessee’s Latino Community, and we are the leading resource for East Tennessee regarding the Latino community. Ms. Claudia Caballero, Executive Director, 2455 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. 865-522-0052. http://www.centrohispanotn.org. Email: info@centrohispano.org.