Nassau BOCES Adult Education Open House

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Make your passion your career at BOCES

Nassau BOCES Adult Education program offers a variety of courses to help you launch a career in some of Long Island’s leading industries. Medical Assisting classes prepare students to enter the ever-expanding field of health care.

This fall, the Nassau BOCES Adult Education Program is opening new avenues into the job market, while providing unique opportunities for a career change. From job training in entry-level positions, to coursework designed to advance current skills, Adult Education is a comprehensive program, with something for everyone. Find out more at the open house on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 7-9 p.m.

A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. Nassau BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments also offering adult education programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, BOCES is helping to shape the future of education.

Nassau BOCES invites interested Long Islanders to tour the state-of-the art Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center at 1196 Prospect Ave., in Westbury. Adult Education staff will be on hand to discuss course content, offer career advice.

“We are very excited about the continued improvements to our programs,” said Michele Cohen, principal, Nassau BOCES Adult Education. “Our coursework is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of employers, while preparing students to enter the increasingly competitive workforce.”

The Adult Education program features vital training in today’s top industries. Courses are available in a variety of fields including Automotive, Culinary Arts, Health Occupations, Cosmetology, Construction Trades and Animal Services. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome, from individuals to families.

This year, the Nassau BOCES Adult Education Program boasts a new, leading-edge Employment Center, staffed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to helping students obtain and maintain a meaningful career. The center offers one-on-one support and expert guidance in resume writing, interview techniques and completing a job application, among other employability skills. Classes incorporate a variety of professional skills including realistic workplace expectations and customer service, and feature trade tips from industry experts.

The newly launched Pathway to Employment for English Language Learners (PEELL) program provides a variety of career opportunities to students for whom English is a second language (ESL). PEELL classes combine a contextual language education with hands-on job training, helping ESL students to get career-ready in just 10 weeks. PEELL classes are currently offered in Dental Assisting, Plumbing and Automotive Services, and are continuing to expand.

Adult Education’s newly evolving Personal Interest programs are designed for individuals who want to explore a potential career path or revisit a previous career, as well as those interested in pursuing a new hobby. These courses provide an ideal opportunity for anyone curious enough to explore employment possibilities but not yet ready to make a commitment.

“I believe that it is in everyone’s best interest to find what they are truly passionate about, and then use that as a driver for building their career,” Cohen observed.

To register, visit www.nassauboces.org/adulted and follow the quick links on the right. You can also call 516-622-6950 or email adultreg@nasboces.org to get more information.

—Nassau BOCES

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