2009 at a Glance
We are fortunate to have added a new class and three new programs to
better meet the needs of our students this year. We now serve 150 students in
day and evening classes. To our 12 regular classes in Adult Basic Education,
Pre-GED/GED, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) we
added a new beginner ESOL section.
In partnership with BCC and with funding from the Bristol County Workforce
Investment Board, we added a comprehensive new program for 16-21
year old out of school youth that allows up to 28 young people to work on a
GED and explore different career options.
Through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program we added a new 20
hour per week class to help people who have recently lost their job learn new
skills to enhance their employability.
Lastly, with the help of a grant from the Verizon Foundation we opened
two new sections of computer literacy classes. Our goal of including more
technology across all of our programs is being realized.
The response from volunteers in the community has been wonderful. We
trained 79 new tutors this year to help meet the growing need. Donations of tutor hours have increased by 25% with 167 students served by tutors. Still,
most students wait up to 6 months to be matched with a tutor.
We need your help to continue making progress toward a more literate
society where all people can dare to dream of new opportunities.
We appreciate your generosity. |
