Class Session Locations
Currently, we are conducting class sessions in the following locations:
- Creed 63 – 1601 5th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 3520 (Adult Reading, GED, and ESL)
- Jefferson County Jail – (Adult Reading, Writing, and Numeracy)
- Iglesia Seguidores De Christo – 723 15th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 (ESL Only)
- St. Mark CME Church – 316 Iota Ave South Birmingham, AL 35205 (Adult Reading, GED, and ESL)
- Homewood Public Library – 1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Adult Reading, and GED)
Personalized Learning Plans
We understand that every teen and adult learner has unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Our flexible curricula allow students to progress at their own pace, mastering life skills in:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- GED Preparation classes and Exam (Join waiting list)
- Reading comprehension and Writing composition
- Online vocabulary enrichment
Step-by-Step Approach
Our step-by-step methodology ensures that teen and adult learners build a solid foundation before advancing to more complex concepts. With patience and encouragement, we guide each student through a structured yet adaptable journey and celebrate their learning milestones.
Community Impact
When we invest in teen and adult education, we strengthen the entire community. Greater literacy and academic skills create pathways to better jobs, stronger civic participation, and an improved quality of life for everyone.
A look at BHM Jumpstart:
2018
The year Birmingham Jumpstart was founded
2024
Completed 400+ class sessions
7
Board Members
Literacy, ESL, GED, and Zoom
programs available to members of the community.
“Literacy is the door to knowledge, essential to individual self-esteem and empowerment.”
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”
-Irina Bokova