School closed for Winter Recess, 2/16 - 2/21
All campuses are closed and no classes are held from 2/16/2026 - 2/21/2026. Classes will resume and offices will re-open on Mon Feb 23.
All campuses are closed and no classes are held from 2/16/2026 - 2/21/2026. Classes will resume and offices will re-open on Mon Feb 23.
CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION BEYOND 7 YEARS OF COMPLETION DATE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
If you need a program completion certification, please see our revised request form here:
Program Completion/Transcript Request Form
If you completed a course and received a license or certification to practice, the licensing or certifying agency is the only one able verify your certification. Visit the links below for assistance.
Healthcare Program Certifications (not including Licensed Practical Nursing): Verify Your NHA Credential
HVAC-R Refrigerant Handling Certification: EPA Certification Replacement Card/Certification
Automotive Technician Certification: My Auto Services Excellence Duplicate Certification Request
SWBOCES Center For Adult & Community Services welcomes all Students and Alumni to our Spring Connections Open House. Discover where your skills can lead you.
When:
Thursday, March 26th
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where:
Center for Career Services
65 Grasslands Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
Building A
Click here for the latest in Westchester Putnam Workforce Board News!
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.
New session starting soon. Classes are held during the day, the evening and on Saturdays. Call us now for more information at 914.592.0849 or email us adulted@swboces.org
We have launched the the ACS Job Search web page as a clearinghouse of potential opportunities. Please review the jobs there for any that might interest you. Each listing will contain relevant contact information for the employer.
Due to COVID-19, we are receiving many urgent requests to fill essential worker positions. Please check this site frequently for updates and also visit Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network.
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.
All campuses are closed and no classes are held from 2/16/2026 - 2/21/2026. Classes will resume and offices will re-open on Mon Feb 23.
CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION BEYOND 7 YEARS OF COMPLETION DATE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
If you need a program completion certification, please see our revised request form here:
Program Completion/Transcript Request Form
If you completed a course and received a license or certification to practice, the licensing or certifying agency is the only one able verify your certification. Visit the links below for assistance.
Healthcare Program Certifications (not including Licensed Practical Nursing): Verify Your NHA Credential
HVAC-R Refrigerant Handling Certification: EPA Certification Replacement Card/Certification
Automotive Technician Certification: My Auto Services Excellence Duplicate Certification Request
SWBOCES Center For Adult & Community Services welcomes all Students and Alumni to our Spring Connections Open House. Discover where your skills can lead you.
When:
Thursday, March 26th
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where:
Center for Career Services
65 Grasslands Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
Building A
Maria Guerrero, Supervisor of Adult Literacy Programs at Southern Westchester BOCES, was honored at a gala event hosted Nov. 6 by Kaffury Latin Magazine at the Morris Yacht Club in the Bronx. Ms. Guerrero was named by the influential community publication an "Hispano de Impacto 2025" in the category of Community Service. "This award is not just an acknowledgement of my work," Ms. Guerrero said. "It's a powerful affirmation of the mission we all share: empowering our people, our community, through education."
Veteran instructors Nela Ordoñez and Sheryl Lerner and others from SWBOCES' Center for Adult & Community Services gathered for a new school year orientation Sept. 5. Check out SWBOCES social media to hear conversations we had with Nela and Sheryl about what excites them for the year ahead. And peruse photos from Friday's orientation here.
Southern Westchester BOCES’ Adult Literacy Programs rely on strong community partnerships like the one with the Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck, which returned this year after flood damage forced it to close four years ago. A formal grand opening is set for Sept. 15.
“We are very thankful to have this partnership because they’re one of those partners that’s always happy to help BOCES,” Program Supervisor Maria Guerrero said. “They’re happy to have us offering our educational services there.”
Maria Guerrero, Supervisor of Adult Literacy Programs at Southern Westchester BOCES, has been named one of the Hispanos de Impacto 2025 in the category of Community Service by Kaffury Latin Magazine.
“This recognition is a tribute to your dedication, hard work, and the real impact you have made in our community,” Director Viviana Kaffury stated in her award announcement. “Your story, your efforts, and your commitment inspire us to continue building a path of growth, unity, and representation for Latinos in Westchester and beyond.”
An award ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Morris Yacht Club in the Bronx.
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