Springfield ABE Directory

Edgewater Computer Learning Center

 

Program: Job Search, Resume Writing, ESL, Computers, After School Drop-in Center
Organization: Edgewater Computer Learning Center
Address: 101 Lowell St. Suite 102, Springfield 01107
Phone: 734-6262, 781-4941
Fax: 781-6270
Email: yrivera@peabodyproperties.com
Contact Name: Yessenia Rivera, Resident Service Coordinator
Program Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30

Class Times: 8 - 10 Computer Open Lab, 9 - 10 Job Search, 10 - 11 Resumes, 11-12 ESL, 12 -1 Keyboarding, 1 -2 Computers, 2:30 - 4:15 After School Drop-in time; free Internet access

Eligibility Requirements: Clients need to be residents of Edgewater or Pynchon Terrace Apts., or residents of the North End (01107 Zip Code area.)

Cost to Participants: -0 -

Class Cycle: Quarterly

Open Entry/Exit? Yes____ No ____

Open Summers? Yes x No __

Number of Adults/Out-of-School Youth Served:
# ABE Students Served at one time: ____15______
# ESOL Students Served at one time: ____15_____
# GED Students Served at one time: _________
# Others served at one time: __________

Does your program have a waiting list ?
Yes x No ___

If yes, what is the current number of people waiting?
(Please include all that apply to your program)
# Waiting for ABE Classes: _______
# Waiting for ESOL Classes: ______
# Waiting for GED Prep Classes: _____
# Waiting for other classes: __________

Types of Programs and Services Offered :

Programs:
ABE Homeless _ _
Adult Diploma Program ___
Basic Literacy _ _
Basic Mathematics __
Citizenship___
Computer Literacy x
English as a Second Language x
Family Literacy _ _ _
GED Preparation __
Job Search/Readiness x
Life Skills/Literacy x
Parenting Skills x _
Pre-GED _ _ _
MCAS Prep for Out of School Youth ___
Native Language Literacy __ Languages: _________
Workplace Education/Partnerships ___

Support Services: (Referral to services below)
Child Care _ x__
Counseling _x_
Housing __x _
Transportation _x__

GED Test Center: ____
Large Print ___
Audio Version ___
Braille ___
Test Languages:
English ___
Spanish ___

Does your program accept volunteers? Yes x No ___

Offer Training for Volunteers? Yes x No ___

Anything else you would like people to know about your program?
Excellent attendance is crucial since programs are offered every four weeks. We encourage TAFDC recipients to use job search and resume writing services. College keyboard training, financial management, teenage club, family counseling, community cooking, recreational activities, arts & crafts, after school program. We make referrals to GED programs; after school & summer youth programs; free blood sugar & blood pressure screenings.

Updated 3/12

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Updated: April 9, 2012