Empowering Adult Learners and Building Stronger Workforces

ABOUT US

I want to welcome you to Second Chances Begin Here, Inc. Regardless of the situation, I have always believed everyone deserves a second chance. Second Chances Begin Here Inc. is about believing in yourself, having the confidence to begin again, and trusting that you can do amazing things.

My name is Karen Ulanski-Swank, and I am the President of Second Chances Begin Here Inc. If you have the passion to start over, set goals, and reach for the stars, you have come to the right place. I have 30+ years in education, and I understand how things happen. Sometimes, an individual needs to step back, take a breath, and begin again.

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This Is How We Do It

WHAT WE OFFER

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GED classes

Integrated Educational Training (IET)

Workshops with area employers on Soft Skills, True Colors, and Generational Differences in the Workplace with the employees

“The Paola Adult Education Center played a major role in helping me turn my life around and reach goals I never thought possible. I earned my GED in 2022, then became a Student Life Ambassador, Student Senate Secretary, and even delivered the commencement speech at graduation. They didn’t just help me earn a diploma—they helped me believe in myself and my future.”

Kynleigh Smith, GED Graduate

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