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 | Directory of Adult Education Programs
You can find free classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages, basic reading and writing, GED test preparation, and career and technical education offered in locations throughout the City. These classes are open to everyone, and you do not need to show proof of citizenship.
Use the Find a Program search tool on our homepage to locate programs in your neighborhood. You can define your search by type of service offered (ESOL, adult literacy, GED, or job training), borough, or ZIP code. Please remember that program offices are listed by borough, but they may have other classrooms throughout the City. |
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 | Earning Your GED
The GED is for adults who did not finish high school. The GED, or General Educational Development, is group of five subject tests: writing, social studies, sciences, reading and mathematics. Adults who pass these tests will earn a GED credential that certifies their achievement of high school-level academic knowledge and skills.
If you did not complete high school, earning your GED should be at the top of your list of things to do. Earning a GED can be your ticket to getting into college, qualifying for job training programs, or finding a better paying job. You can find information on the NYS GED Testing Office Web site about preparing for and taking the GED tests, testing center locations, and other helpful resources.
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You can also contact a GED preparation program in your neighborhood:
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| NYC Welcome Back Center Helps Internationally Trained Healthcare Professionals Enter NYS Healthcare Professions
The New York City Welcome Back Center al LaGuardia Community College is an information and resource center that can guide you in the process of becoming licensed in New York in your specialty or another healthcare area as you work towards licensure in your field. The center offers assistance with understanding the NYS credentialing/licensing process, career counseling, and job placement through the Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center.
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 | Educational Opportunity Centers
Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) provide academic and vocational training opportunities to disadvantaged adults in New York. You can enroll in tuition-free programs in ESOL and basic education, GED prep, college prep, and a variety of job training programs. The mission of the EOCs is to help prepare you to enroll in college and/or enter the workforce. Programs are free; however, you must be a New York State resident, meet minimum age and income requirements, and not already have a college degree. Please contact the EOC in your area to learn more.
Learn more about the Bronx EOC
Learn more about the Brooklyn EOC
Learn more about the Manhattan EOC
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 | Helpful Resources for Students and Partners
The NYC Department of Education - Office of Adult & Continuing Education (OACE) offers useful resources for adult learners, teachers, and administrators. You can find information about OACE programs, GED testing sites, and frequently asked questions. Download the "OACE Staff and Student Resource Guide" for information on 311, public benefits, health, children's services, financial literacy, immigrant services and services for the formerly incarcerated.
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CUNY Podcasts
The City University of New York (CUNY) offers podcasts to download on its Web site. CUNY Lectures Series podcasts are available on a number of subjects including science, politics, current events, and more. "Citizenship Now! with Allan Wernick" podcasts discuss issues important to immigrants and New Yorkers.
Download Lecture Series podcasts
Download Citizenship Now! podcasts |
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 | Engaging Learners as Partners
Alumni from GED and ESOL programs can participate in the Mayor's Office Transition to College Internship. Interns receive training in peer leadership, mentoring, public speaking and community outreach to strengthen outcomes for adult learners and support peers to transition into college.
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