School closed in observation of Juneteenth, 6/19
Class will not held for all SWBOCES courses on Juneteenth, Wed June 19. Classes will resume on Thu, June 20.
Class will not held for all SWBOCES courses on Juneteenth, Wed June 19. Classes will resume on Thu, June 20.
Join us to recognize our GED, ESOL, and citizenship graduates. The ceremony will be held at Sleepy Hollow High School, on June 18, from 6-8 PM.
This 60-hour Phlebotomy Technician program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Prepares students for national certification exam. Whether you are new to the field or are seeking recertification, this course is for you! Class meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting in June.
Here’s a course to get you started on all of those DIY (do-it-yourself) home maintenance and improvement projects while saving money. Learn how to change a faucet,
repair or replace a toilet. Take the mystery out of repairing simple electrical switches or outlets. Find out how to deal with damaged sheetrock, install vinyl or ceramic
tile, complete basic carpentry framing. DIY-Home maintenance is a hand’s on course that will teach you the proper use of hand and power tools. This course will pay
for itself!
Instructor: Voltaggio, Jr., Frank
Location: Valhalla Building A 102, 10265 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla , NY 10595
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Days: Saturdays from 6/14/2025 - 7/26/2025
Special note: There is a min age requirement of 18.
Total Fee: $895
Are you a White Plains Resident (age 18+) seeking to advance your career? We have FREE training for qualified applicants through a generous Community Development Block Grant made available through the City of White Plains. You must
provide proof of residency, meet income criteria and have been impacted by COVID-19. All SWBOCES Center for Adult & Community Services programs are eligible for 100% funding.
There is a limited amount of funding, so apply TODAY. This opportunity is on a first come-first served basis. Application must be submitted in person with proof of income. Appointments available Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM. Call us at 914.592.0849.
Download your APPLICATION here.
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If you are interested in posting your open positions with SWBOCES Center for Adult & Community Services, send us an email with the following information:
Company, Location, Position Title, Brief Description, Minimum Qualifications, Wage Range, Contact Information
We will send to appropriate students and post on our Jobs Board here: SWBOCES Adult & Community Services Job Board
Send information to adulted@swboces.org with Job Posting in the subject line.
By clicking HERE you will see the expectations, policies and practices for students in our programs.
You may qualify for funds through the Child Care Council of Westchester.
We are pleased to be open for in-person instruction. As a public school entity, SWBOCES is required to adhere to all current guidance issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the New York State Department of Health.
Thank you for your interest in Adult Education programs at Southern Westchester BOCES.
We offer tuition free High School Equivalency instruction and English Language Instruction and preparation for the US Citizenship Exam in our Adult Literacy Programs.
The Center for Adult and Community Services provides an array of tuition-based Workforce Development Training programs that include Healthcare, Technology and Trades. All job training programs require a minimum of six students enrolled to run.
We want all our students to achieve success. It is recommended for successful completion that students enrolling in job training programs have a minimum grade level of 8 in math and reading (equivalent to Grade 8 in school). Funding sources are available through our workforce partners at https://adulted.swboces.org/community_partners. Some programs require a high school diploma to complete certification exams.
Class will not held for all SWBOCES courses on Juneteenth, Wed June 19. Classes will resume on Thu, June 20.
Join us to recognize our GED, ESOL, and citizenship graduates. The ceremony will be held at Sleepy Hollow High School, on June 18, from 6-8 PM.
This 60-hour Phlebotomy Technician program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Prepares students for national certification exam. Whether you are new to the field or are seeking recertification, this course is for you! Class meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting in June.
Here’s a course to get you started on all of those DIY (do-it-yourself) home maintenance and improvement projects while saving money. Learn how to change a faucet,
repair or replace a toilet. Take the mystery out of repairing simple electrical switches or outlets. Find out how to deal with damaged sheetrock, install vinyl or ceramic
tile, complete basic carpentry framing. DIY-Home maintenance is a hand’s on course that will teach you the proper use of hand and power tools. This course will pay
for itself!
Instructor: Voltaggio, Jr., Frank
Location: Valhalla Building A 102, 10265 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla , NY 10595
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Days: Saturdays from 6/14/2025 - 7/26/2025
Special note: There is a min age requirement of 18.
Total Fee: $895
Our adult learners at the Make the Road office in White Plains last week always inspire us with their determination to improve their lives and seek opportunities on behalf of their families.
Make the Road New York is an organization that works to build the power of immigrant and working-class communities in New York, including in White Plains. They offer various services like legal assistance, health programs, community organizing, and education, aiming to improve the lives of their members. In White Plains, MRNY provides legal services, community organizing, and other support for immigrants and working-class individuals.
Southern Westchester BOCES student and newly minted U.S. citizen Renata Rodriguez has been named Student of the Year by the New York Association for Continuing and Community Education and will be honored at a ceremony during its annual conference in Albany on May 1.
"Thanks to SWBOCES and the Community Resource Center, I found my American Dream," Ms. Rodriguez said.
The Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult & Community Services hosted its annual Spring Connections Open House on April 3. Nearly 200 students and alumni met with employers and labor organizations in a variety of fields from across the region.
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