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Conversational Spanish Classes


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  Conversational Spanish Course!

Conversational Spanish Course

Conversational English Classes


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  Conversational English Classes!

Conversational English

ASL - Beginning Sign Language Course


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ASL - Beginning Sign Language
6 Weeks (Tuesdays & Thursdays) – June 3 – July 10, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost - $85
Join our Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) class and start your journey into one of the most
expressive languages in the world! This beginner-friendly course runs for six weeks, meeting every
Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 3, 2025. You’ll learn the ASL alphabet, basic vocabulary,
everyday phrases, and essential grammar, whilealso exploring Deaf culture and communication norms.
Whether you're learning for personal growth, professional development, or to better connect with the
Deaf community, this interactive and supportive class provides a fun and inclusive environment.
No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and hands ready to sign!
Registration!

Speaker Series - Homeowners Guide To Healthy Woods


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Speaker Series:

The Homeowners's Guide to Healthy Woods!

RSVP by calling Purdue Extension - 260.726.4707.

Or email: ekring©purdue.edu

Speaker Series: Homeowners Guide for a Healthy Woods

2025 Summer VEX Robotics Camps


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 John Jay Center for Learning & Jay County Robotics Offer:

2025 Summer VEX Robotics Camps

 2 - Spots Remaining in the PM Summer VEX Robotics Camp!

Note: AM Summer VEX Robotics Camp is Full!

Registration

STEM Camp


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     STEM CAMP Offered at John Jay Center for Learning!

STEM CAMP

  REGISTRATION

Favorite John Jay Events


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 Favorite John Jay Center for Learning Event Schedules

                                 On 

 The New Jay County Community Calendar!

 Go to: https://events.yodel.today/jaycounty/

Favorite Event Schedules Jay Community Calendar

John Jay Center for Learning launches SkillsTrac Adult State Earn and Learn (SEAL) program


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          John Jay Center for Learning launches Skills Trac

            Adult State Earn and Learn (SEAL) Program

“The John Jay Center for Learning and the SkillsTrac program are an exemplary model of a program built and supported by area industry. Rusty and his team have collaborated with the key stakeholders in the area to build a program that meets the needs of not only the industries in and around Portland, but the people of Portland and the community,” said Claire Berger, regional director of the Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA). “In my experience, this doesn’t happen very often. Having been involved in the process prior to my current role with OWBLA, I know the hard work and dedication that went into this program. Years of discussions with stakeholders, planning for the development of the lab space, and finding the right resources has resulted in an extremely strong, flexible program. The SkillsTrac SEAL program should be held up as a model for effective adult training around industrial maintenance. I am proud to certify this program as a State Earn and Learn.”

   

Certified State Earn and Learn programs are Indiana’s state-level pre-apprenticeships. They are designed to deliver work and learn experience for participants along with the skills and certifications that employers value. SEAL programs are geared toward both adult and youth populations, and they satisfy Indiana’s new graduation pathway requirements. SEAL programs are state-certified through the Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA), which is part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda.

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Businesses Located in John Jay


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Welcome To John Jay Center for Learning!

First Floor:                                         Second Floor:

The Portland Foundation                 Pro Resources

Phone: 260.726.4260                       Suite #207 

107 S. Meridian Street                      Phone: 260.999.5030

 

United Way                                        ReSprout Therapy

Suite 102                                            Suite #209

Phone: 260.726.7010                         Phone: 812.480.0654

                                                              

DBS Web Design

Suite #103

Phone: 260.251.9817

888.861.7354

Bizy Dips                                              

Lobby                                                

bizydips@gmail.com                           

                                                                                                     

                                                              

                                                  

 

VA Approves Certifications


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                    VA Approves Certifications!

  

  The Industrial Maintenance Courses at John Jay Center for Learning

  has been approved by the State Approving Agency and meets the

  requirements for veterans G.I. Bill for educational, professional,

  or vocational objectives.


    Are you a veteran? Would you like to develop skills that

  would lead to new employment or enhance your employment currently?

  Or would you like to change your career pathway?


     Call John Jay Center for Learning at 260.729.5525 for more information.

Indiana Tech Partnership


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Indiana Tech Partnership with the John Jay Center for Learning!

 

Students interested in signing up for Indiana Tech classes through

John Jay Center for Learning will need to use this link in order to

qualify for the 20% tuition discount: Click Here

 

Students who have earned certifications in Industrial Maintenance

Training can use that certification and turn it into credits with Indiana Tech.

Indiana Tech Why Partner?

Take Charge of Your Career!

 

   Location:

  John Jay Center for Learning

  101 S. Meridian Street, Portland, IN

  

  

ServSafe Class at John Jay Center for Learning


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 ServSafe Class at John Jay Center for Learning

ServSafe Training

Sign up for the next upcoming ServSafe class.

 

 

June 24, 2025

 

  Location: John Jay Center for Learning,

 101 S Meridian Street, Portland, IN 47371.

 The ServSafe certification course is open

  to all food service employees.

 The program emphasizes safe food and

  beverage handling practices

  to minimize the risk of food borne illnesses.

  Please call 260.729.5525 for more information.

 

  

  

 

  

Industrial Maintenance Training Classes


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Industrial Maintenance Training

    Industrial Maintenance Training:

 Would you like to develop skills that would lead to
new employment or enhance your current employment?
Or would you like to change your career pathway?
Contact John Jay Center for Learning at 260.729.5525 for more
information or to schedule a tour of the lower level to view all of
the equipment available for training labs.
Visit:  http://maintenance.jjcl.net/

    

 

   

 

   

 

    

    

   

   

    Note:  

    VA Approves Certifications

    Are you a Veteran?  Would you like to develop skills that would lead

   to new employment or enhance your current employment?  Or would

   you like to change your career pathway?  The Industrial Maintenance

   Courses at John Jay Center for Learning have been approved by the

   State Approving Agency and meet the requirements for

    Veterans G.I. Bill for the educational, professional, or

    vocational objectives.

     

    Call John Jay Center for Learning at 260.729.5525 for more information.

              

     Jay - Blackford Manufacturing Council

   

            The Industrial Maintenance Training classes are now

            forming!  John Jay Center for Learning has partnered

            with Jay & Blackford County industries to develop a

            training and certification program. The program will

            provide high quality trained employees for local

            industries. Click here for registration forms.

                

          Mission:

          The mission of Jay-Blackford Manufacturing Council at 

           John Jay Center for Learning is to provide quality

           education and training that enables students to

           better their lives financially and to positively

           contribute to the communities in which they work

           and live.

 

   

    

  

      

              

    

Official HSE Test Center/ (Formerly GED Program)


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Would You Like to Earn Your High School Diploma?

Make this attempt your last! Let us help you!

John Jay Center for Learning is excited to

announce HSE (formerly GED) has a new

class schedule.

Classes are held every Thursday!

 

Morning classes will be held from 9:30am - 11:30am

Evening classes will be held from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

With limited class time, we can offer IXL.com online

practice, plus homework packets.

Please stop by John Jay Center for Learning for

more information or Call 260.729.5525.

 

 

We are here to help you take the next step!

 

HSE High School Equivalency Diploma

 

 

 

 

 

  

Senior Lunch & Learn Series


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Senior Learning Series:

June 5th: "Weather Forecasting"

Presenter: Matt Leach, Meteorologist, WPTA Channel 21

July 3rd: "The Bombing of The USS Cole"

Presenter: Cliff Moser, Veteran Affairs, Jay County

 

All luncheon reservations must be prepaid in advance.

The luncheon is $5.00 per person for anyone 55+. 

The luncheon begins at 11:30am - followed by the presentation.

Senior Luncheon Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

       


 

 

 

 

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Our Facility

Hours Open

  

 

 Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 7:00pm.

 Friday - 8:00 - 4:30 pm.

Saturday and Sunday:  CLOSED

Closed: May 26, 2025

In Observance of Memorial Day!

Business hours may change without notice.

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News and Upcomings Events

Speaker Series - Homeowners Guide To Healthy Woods 
2025 Summer VEX Robotics Camps 
STEM Camp 
Favorite John Jay Events 
John Jay Center for Learning launches SkillsTrac Adult State Earn and Learn (SEAL) program 
Businesses Located in John Jay 
VA Approves Certifications 
Indiana Tech Partnership 
Senior Lunch & Learn Series 

Class Information

Conversational Spanish Classes 
Conversational English Classes 
ASL - Beginning Sign Language Course 
ServSafe Class at John Jay Center for Learning 
Industrial Maintenance Training Classes 
Official HSE Test Center/ (Formerly GED Program) 

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John Jay Center for Learning networks with  organizations throughout the community and surrounding areas.  The John Jay Center for Learning strives to provide new program enhancing the lives and well being of our residents.

 

Our Location

101 S. Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-729-5525

 

Restoring our Past for a
Brighter Future

Many generous contributions have funded the restoration of the historic Weiler Building in downtown Portland into a wonderful home for John Jay Center for Learning.  On September 13, 2008, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana presented John Jay Center for Learning, Inc. with the Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration of an Indiana Landmark for John Jay’s superb restoration of the Weiler Building. If you...

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