High school students planning on continuing their education following graduation from high school are well aware that if they plan to attend a college or university, the results of their ACT test strongly impact a school’s decision whether or not to grant admission. The Social Development Commission (SDC) is offering FREE enrollment for ACT Wings Workshops for Milwaukee County high school students, grades 9 through 12.
Students participating in the two half-day sessions receive free instruction and materials, ACT practice exercises in all five test areas (English, mathematics, reading, science and writing), an ACT preparation book, Personal Study Plan guidance, strategies and tips for success and individual follow-up for participants.
The no cost workshops and will be held at the Social Development Commission, 4041 North Richards Street, Milwaukee.
ACT Wings Workshops are offered on weekdays and Saturdays. Weekday sessions take place 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM and Saturday sessions are held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Workshops in November will occur November 21, 23, 24 and 25. December session will take place December 2, 5, 9, 12 and 16.
Online registration is encouraged at www.cr-sdc.org under the Education & Training section of the Programs page. Interested parents and student may also contact Willie Mae Hill at 414.906.2790. Funding for the ACT Wings Workshops is provided by the Youth Services division of the City of Milwaukee.
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission has operated as the Community Action Agency for Milwaukee County. SDC serves as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families residing in Milwaukee County. The agency is an intergovernmental commission and is governed by a board of 18 citizens from Milwaukee County, each of whom hold the title of “Commissioner.”