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In the past two decades the face of southern Westchester has changed. The number of migrants from Central and South America has begun to approach the populations coming from Mexico and Haiti. Most of these immigrants share two characteristics -- they are economically poor and poorly educated. Most don’t have a knowledge of English.
Many of these newcomers, both documented and not, lack the language and work skills to enable them to be active in the general marketplace. Consequently, they are in competition for the unskilled and semi-skilled work with those of the resident community who have not been able to benefit from formal education for any number of reasons. These men and women form part of the hard-core unemployed sector.
THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER addresses this situation directly. It uses education, particularly adult literacy, as a tool for social and economic growth.
THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER is a volunteer based program which teaches basic English as well as introductory citizenship training through small and large group instruction and computerized programs. Our volunteer tutors, a heterogeneous group of educated men and women, reinforce the concept that Americans come from many different traditions and different language groups.
- We provide classes in job applications and do practice interviews.
- We help individuals develop resumes as a way of seeing alternative forms of employment.
- For those who have a chance at citizenship, we teach them the necessary courses or direct them to places where these courses are held.
- We have made lawyers available for discussion of the new legislation.
- For those who have children, we provide bilingual baby-sitting and child playrooms while the parents attend classes.
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THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER is unique in that it is professional in appearance, tone and attitude, and provides quality services at times convenient to the adult learner. The only charge is for registration, therefore, we are totally dependent on donated gifts and services. It is a project worth the investment of your time and funds.
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