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• White Plains Residents- Community Development Block Grant- FREE training (time limited offer)

   

  White Plains Residents- Community Development Block Grant- FREE training (time limited offer)

  Are you a White Plains Resident (age 18+)seeking to advance your career? Qualifying individuals will evidence 80% or less of White Plains Annual Median Income (as established by US Department of Housing and Urban Development) and have been affected by COVID-19. Household of 1 qualifying income is below $71,400, household of 2 qualifying income is below $81,600, household of 3 qualifying income is below $91,800, household of 4 qualifying income is below $102,000, household of 5 qualifying income is below $110,150 and household of 6 qualifying income is below $118,300. This offer is on a first come-first served basis. There are $60,000 in  training dollars available through June 30, 2022. This is made available through a generous Community Development Block Grant Award. 

  Applicants must submit proof of eligibility in person and complete the Application for FREE training for White Plains Residents

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• 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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• Register TODAY and train to become a Clinical Medical Assistant, program starts on January 3!

  Registration is open for in-person classes to qualify for nationally recognized certification as  Clinical Medical Assistant. This is a high demand profession, that you can enter after 200 hours of training and success on the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) exam. Register today, space will be limited! 

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• Closed for Thanksgiving!

  No evening classes held on Wed, Nov 24. No classes and offices are closed Thursday Nov 25- Sun Nov 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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• High School Equivalency a dream come true for determined mom

  Beatriz Garcia arrived in the U.S. from Mexico when she was only 18. A mother of two, her dream was to obtain her High School Equivalency Diploma and participate in vocational training to get a better job. She wanted to offer a better life to her family.

  However, Beatriz faced many obstacles due to her poor economic situation. She did not have the resources to hire a babysitter for her children, so she was unable to attend to School. 

  “It is very hard to be a mother, have a job and attend school at the same time. I thought that I was never going to obtain my High School Equivalency Diploma in the United States," she said.

  Beatriz registered in the High School Equivalency Program at South Westchester BOCES, which partners with the Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck. CRC offers free childcare, which benefit parents like Beatriz.  Then, in 2020, Beatriz faced a new challenge in her life. Due to the pandemic, in-person classes were suspended. Beatriz did not give up her dreams and instead continued with classes online.

  “I believe if I trust myself, I can accomplish anything," she said.

  Finally, after years and many obstacles, Beatriz obtained her High School Equivalency Diploma through SWBOCES.

  What's more, during the pandemic, Beatriz realized how important would be to sharpen the technology skills, so she enrolled in computer classes at SWBOCES too. Her dream is to obtain her IC3 (computer Literacy) certificate.

  Beatriz is very thankful to SWBOCES and her teachers and administrators there for all their support and for making her dreams come true.

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• New citizen thankful to her teacher and to SWBOCES for making a difference

  Maria Cardenas is a recent graduate of the Citizenship Examination preparation course offered by the Adult Literacy Program at Southern Westchester BOCES. She shares here her journey from immigrant to resident and finally to American citizen.

  My name is Maria Cardenas, and I live in New Rochelle. I am from Mexico. I became a resident of the United States 6 years ago and recently became a U.S. Citizen.

  After five years of being a resident, I decided to prepare myself to become a U.S. citizen. I got information about Southern Westchester BOCES classes during the announcements at Sunday mass at Saint Gabriel’s Church. I had the opportunity to register for classes during two consecutive sessions with Mrs. Fatima. The first session due to COVID-19 was delivered virtually by zoom. The second session was delivered in person, and I attended classes for a whole year.

  Besides taking Citizenship Exam preparation classes, I also enrolled in English as a Second language to help me sharpen my skills and gain confidence for the oral interview. My teacher was very passionate and patient, and she went above and beyond to help her students learn. Mrs. Fatima is very knowledgeable about the content she is teaching. I am very happy and grateful to her. She prepared me so well for my citizenship interview, which I finally was able to pass. Several of my classmates have passed their citizenship interview as well thanks to SWBOCES. Mrs. Fatima successfully prepared each of her students to be ready for the interview. She explains the four components of the Citizenship interview and exam.

  Many thanks to SWBOCES for offering these courses to the community at low cost.

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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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