Center for Adult & Community Services

News & Announcements

• Adult Education Health & Safety Guidance

  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.

  • We require that all staff/instructors and students wear appropriate facial coverings (mouth and nose) while in SWBOCES-owned or -operated sites.
  • Social distancing of 6 feet is recommended at all times when safety is not at the core of the activity.
  • All classrooms and lab/shop spaces will not exceed maximum occupancy as identified by NYSED guidelines.
  • Shared spaces, such as vending machines, student lounges, etc., will be closed until further notice.
  • Students must review the Health & Safety Guide.
  • Students must complete a health self-check screening each time before entering an SWBOCES-owned or -operated site. Attached is the required form. If possible, please print and bring with you to class, completed and signed. Paper copies will be available upon entry to your program.
  • There may be program-specific details in regards to your classroom or shop shared by instructors during class.
  • Any students not willing to follow the required guidance will not be able to participate in programs at SWBOCES Center for Adult and Community Services.

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• Teaching Assistant course offers a start on a career in education

  The Center for Adult and Community Services at Southern Westchester BOCES is offering courses that get under way in September to prepare students to take the New York State Teaching Assistant Certification exam.

  Did you know Teaching Assistants in the New York Metro area earn over $34,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? And the number of jobs is projected to grow for the next several years. 

  Classes run Sept. 21 through on Oct. 21 and are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison. Cost to enroll is $725. 

  In less than two months, you could be on your way to well-paying and rewarding career in education. See the flier attached to earn more. Register at adulted.swboces.org or call 914-592-0849. 

  • Teaching Assistant Flier Sept 2021.pdf

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• Project Management courses open for registration

  Project Management courses are open for registration. Step up to a management role in IT, Engineering, Construction or other professions. Learn the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas and the standards and guidelines established by the Project Management Institute. Complete the intro and secondary courses in just over three months and take your career to the next level!

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• September 4-8

  There will be no adult education classes held Saturday, September 4-Wednesday, September 8 in observance of Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah. Offices will be closed during this time and reopen on Thursday, September 9. 

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• A note about our Adult Literacy programs

  In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our learners, we are offering both in-person and remote (virtual) learning opportunities. The following programs are offered in 2021:

  - English (English as a Second Language -ESL)
  - TASC in English (High School Equivalency Preparation) 
  - TASC in Spanish (High School Equivalency Preparation) 
  - Citizenship preparation
  - ServSafe Certificate program
  - Computers (IC3 Certificate program)

  Academic support and technology options are available to students in all programs. To register for classes online or by phone, please click on the appropriate “Quick Link.” For more information relating to a specific program, please call the corresponding contact number. 

  Programs

  Adult Education programs provide a comprehensive array of courses and classes that each year help more than 3,500 adult learners expand their employment opportunities and improve their English and academic skills. Each year more that 100 students obtain their High school Equivalency diploma and over 110 students become American Citizens.

  Our certificate programs Serv-Safe and IC3-computers Literacy offer exciting opportunities matched to industry standards and local job market demands.

  High School Equivalency Preparation

  It’s never too late to graduate! TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) classes help students prepare for the  High School Equivalency Exam. 

  Register now! For information, please call 914-937-3829 OR 914-637-1936.

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• Welcome to Adult & Community Services!

  Thank you for your interest in Adult Education programs at Southern Westchester BOCES. The Center for Adult and Community Services provides an array of Workforce Development Training programs that include  Healthcare, Technology and Trades. All courses require a minimum of 6 students enrolled to run!

  We want all students to achieve success. It is recommended for successful completion that students enrolling in courses have a minimum grade level of 8 in math and reading (equivalent to grade 8 in school). Some programs require a high school diploma to complete certification exams. Funding sources are available through our workforce partners at https://adulted.swboces.org/community_partners.  We also offer preparation for the High School Equivalency exam and English as a Second Language. Call us at 914-937-3829, or contact us via our website at https://adulted.swboces.org/contact_us. 

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• From medical school to welding, woman finds dream job in trades

  TV personality Mike Rowe recently interviewed a young woman whose success as a welder may change your thinking about a career in the trades.

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