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Digital Literacy
The Latino Academy’s Digital Literacy programs help adults build confidence and foundational technology skills for both personal and professional growth.
Programs
Find your path.
Free and low-cost programs across four departments. Filter by department to narrow the list.
18 programs
Always open
English Classes
The Latino Academy’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps non-native speakers strengthen essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Always open
High School Equivalency Diploma
The High School Equivalency program, offered in partnership with Madison College, provides Spanish-speaking adults with multiple pathways to earn their high school equivalency diploma in a supportive and culturally responsive setting.
Career Fair Series
Connect with local employers and explore real job opportunities.
Always open
Employment Support
Build your resume, prepare for interviews, and find job opportunities.
Always open
Professional Communication
Communicate with confidence at work and create a memorable elevator pitch. Also in Spanish: Comunicación profesional.
Always open
Resume 101
Build a resume that opens doors, step by step and at your own pace. Also in Spanish: Currículum 101.
Certifications
Recognized certifications that open doors at work and in your own business, from food safety to workplace safety.
Enrolling now
Contractor Business Accelerator
The Latino Academy’s Contractor Business Accelerator program supports contractors in building sustainable, certified businesses.
Transportation Business Accelerator
The Latino Academy’s Transportation Business Accelerator program is designed for new and existing transportation businesses.
Workshops for Business Owners
Practical workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to strengthen their business knowledge and digital skills.
Always open
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program at the Latino Academy of Workforce Development prepares participants to earn their Class A CDL and pursue in-demand careers in transportation and logistics.
Closed for now · Next selection: spring 2027
Dane County Highway Department Internship
The Dane County Highway Department Internship is a paid, hands-on training opportunity designed to prepare participants for long-term employment in road maintenance and construction.
Coming soon · Enrolling for spring 2027
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
A free two-week, hands-on program that prepares you to start a career in construction and earns you 2 Madison College credits.
Sessions by demand
Fall Protection Training
The Latino Academy’s Fall Protection Training program helps workers understand how to prevent and respond to fall hazards on the job.
Coming soon · Enrolling for spring 2027
Forklift Certification
The Latino Academy’s Forklift Certification program equips participants with the skills and certification needed to safely operate a forklift in professional environments such as warehousing, construction, and manufacturing.
Sessions by demand
OSHA-10 Safety Training
The Latino Academy’s OSHA 10 Training program offers essential safety education for entry-level workers.
Sessions by demand
ServSafe Certification
The Latino Academy’s ServSafe Certification program is a food safety training course led by a certified ServSafe Proctor and designed for individuals working or seeking to work in food service.
