Center for Adult & Community Services

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.

Welcome!

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 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. We offer tuition free high school equivalency instruction and English to Speakers of Other Languages in our Adult Literacy Center. Please see our information under "Adult Literacy." Call us at 914-592-0849, or on our website at https://adulted.swboces.org/contact_us.

Adult Literacy Inquiries

Adult Literacy Program Inquiry Form

Forma en Español para completar

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News & Announcements

Fall, winter, spring, summer.....It is the always time to learn!

Did you know that we have many courses starting soon?

Electricity and Basic Electronics, Electricity , Air Conditioning & Refrigeration , Carpentry, Mig & Tig Welding, Plumbing, Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and NYS Teaching Assistant Test Preparation.... Courses are open for registration! Check out our offerings at https://adulted.swboces.org/

What are you waiting for? It is never too late to LEARN! Register today to upskill and to launch a new you.
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Jumpstart your Career in Education!

Teaching Assistants are in HIGH DEMAND! We offer preparation for the NYS Teaching Assistant Test. This course covers the 4 areas of focus on the exam. Join us starting on August 23. Course cost: $725.
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Offices RELOCATED- July 2022!

SWBOCES Center for Adult & Community Services Offices have moved to the 3rd Fl of 450 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison in July. Our phone number will remain the same at 914.592.0849. All classes will all be held off site. Be sure to check the location of your class before the first session. All those requiring in-person assistance need to contact us in advance at 914.592.0849 or at adulted@swboces.org.

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FREE Bee-Line Bus in Westchester through Labor Day!

Rides on the Bee-Line Bus in Westchester County will be free
beginning June 1st. Westchester County Executive George
Latimer made the announcement recently at a press
conference, adding the free fares will run through Labor Day.
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Adult Education staff participates in New Rochelle's 'Taste of Union Avenue'

Staff members Maria Guerrero, Erma Andrews, Monica Sanchez and Erick Gamero represented the Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult & Community Services at the First Annual Taste of Union Avenue event in New Rochelle Saturday, July 16.

Presented by the City of New Rochelle Department of Development and the Hispanic American Advisory Committee, the Taste of Union Avenue offered enriching and fun activities, including entertainment, live music, children’ s games, and arts and crafts, along with a variety of ethnic foods from all of Latin America.

The SWBOCES team was on hand to share information with the community about the wide range of programs we offer, from Adult Literacy to workforce training in the automotive and construction trades and in healthcare.
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Adult Literacy staff represent SWBOCES at Hispanic Heritage Festival

Staff members Maria Guerrero, Erma Andrews and Monica Sanchez represented the Center for Adult & Community Services at the Hispanic Heritage Festival this past weekend at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. They shared information about programs and answered questions in an effort to increase awareness of Southern Westchester BOCES offerings.

"This was such a tremendous opportunity to interact with our community and spread the word about the range of programs we offer," said Ms. Guerrero, Supervisor of Adult Literacy. "It was a privilege to be a part of this celebration of Hispanic Heritage and to talk to people about ways our programs can help them to earn their high school equivalency, learn to speak English more proficiently or, if desired, to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam."
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Do you need help paying for childcare?

You may qualify for funds through the Child Care Council of Westchester.

Click here for details!
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Thank you, City of White Plains for Providing FREE Training to 15 Residents!

White Plains Residents (age 18+) seeking to advance their career are studying healthcare and construction trades this school year at SWBOCES. Through a generous Community Development Block Grant qualifying White Plains residents were granted access to free training . The total grant amount is $60,000 and was available on a first come-first serve basis. We want to congratulate all program participants and thank White Plains for their collaboration!
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News 12 reports: SWBOCES answers the call for healthcare training, trades careers

There is a shortage of health care workers, but SWBOCES' Center for Adult and Community Services is providing solutions! As reported here by News 12 Westchester, our students turn to us to successfully jump-start their careers and receive the high quality training that will enable them to go far in the healthcare field.

Meanwhile, our successful open house drew a large crop of prospective students and, again, the attention of News 12, which highlighted the options and opportunities our workforce preparation programs provide to those seeking careers in automotive and construction trades.
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Course Schedules and Information

Fall, winter, spring, summer.....It is the always time to learn!

Jumpstart your Career in Education!

Offices RELOCATED- July 2022!

FREE Bee-Line Bus in Westchester through Labor Day!

Do you need help paying for childcare?

Thank you, City of White Plains for Providing FREE Training to 15 Residents!

News 12 reports: SWBOCES answers the call for healthcare training, trades careers

Adult Education Health & Safety Guidance

Project Management courses open for registration

A note about our Adult Literacy programs

Earn your High School Equivalency Diploma or Improve your English Language Skills at SWBOCES!

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