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Help and Tutoring for Students, Job-Seekers, and Veterans
The library now has Brainfuse – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse is one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers for libraries and schools. Users get real-time tutoring from instructors through the Brainfuse online classroom.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Students work with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy & paste text or images and graph homework problems. Use HelpNow for homework help, skills building and test prep.
The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Center
Users get the freedom to get help any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor. Users can submit papers through the Writing Lab for feedback. The 24/7 Center is for non-writing assignments like math or science.
JobNow
Job-seekers can get live online help, powerful tools, and other resources.
Live Interview Coaching
Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and users chat live chat through the online classroom. Also get 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources.
Resume Lab
Submit your resume and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. You can also download resume templates or browse resources for making better resumes.
Career Resources
24/7 access to carefully chosen job resources. Brainfuse job coaches help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications.
Adult Learning Center
Get basic career-enhancing skills. ALC offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and an academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
VetNow
Support for your community’s veterans and their families. VetNow offers help navigating the VA, academic tutoring, and help with employment transition.
Live Online Navigators
VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources.
- Answer questions related to benefits eligibility
- Show community resources for housing, healthcare, and education benefits
- Help you find accredited claims agents
VetNow Job Tools
Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools you can:
- Discover your best career fit based on education, experience, and personality
- Search for a job with nationwide and local resources
- Get templates for the most common resume types
- Get resume and cover letter help from trained experts
- Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches
College Skills
Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow’s array of tools:
- Talk with live tutors in a wide range of college level subjects
- Live skills tutoring and a large library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI, GRE, GMAT and more
- Expert analysis of writing, with constructive comments
- 24/7 help with academic questions
- Live help for language learners
- Make and share flashcards, tests, and educational games
Get Started with Brainfuse
Find out more about Brainfuse and get help using it: go to the Niche Academy tutorials on using Brainfuse and the see the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Brainfuse info page for user guides and more. Thank you ODL and the Institute of Museums and Library Services for offering this to Oklahoma libraries.
Teen Take-Out
Get a free FREE subscription box every 2 months for grades 7 through 12. To sign up you need a library card.
Each Box Has:
- Handpicked YA library book
- Snacks & sweets
- Special goodies to keep
- Short survey card and more!
How to Get a Subscription
Signups for October are happening now!
Pick up your box by the 10th of the month, or it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Boxes & books must be returned by the 15th of the next month. Don’t forget, you can renew books if you need more time.
Limit of 12, but there is a waiting list, so sign up anyway!
File free and get help as you do your 2020 taxes
Get Tax Help
File a free federal and state return if your income in 2020 was $72,000 or less.
Do you have questions as you’re doing your return?
Certified Tax Coaches Can Help
Contact by Email:
vita@midwestcityok.org
Taking questions:
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 to 7:00
Get a response within 24 hours, working days.
First: Validate Your Identity
To e-file your 2020 tax return, you must verify your identity with your Adjusted Gross Income from your 2019 tax return.
Next: Make an account in OLT OnLine Taxes
OLT OnLine Taxes is the IRS approved free file tax filing service.
- Easy Q&A guidance to fill out the 1040 form
- No age restrictions
- e-file service for federal and Oklahoma returns
- Form 1040NR (non-resident)
- View and print tax returns
More on Taxes, Filing & Tracking Returns
You May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit
You may have extra money waiting for you with the Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income.
If you qualify, you could pay less federal tax or even get money back. The EITC is a boost to help pay your bills or save for a rainy day.