Adult & Community Learning Services

FY 2017 Adult Career Pathways Programs

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, Inc.
Heather Putnam Boulger
66 Allen Street
Pittsfield01201
413-442-7177
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  1. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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  • Three classes (ASE, 14 students; College & Career Readiness, 16 students; Advising, 12 students)
  • instruction will reflect shifts outlined in CCR standards and prepare students for the High School Equivalency Assessment
  • CCR class will focus on employability and computer skills
  • Advising class will focus developing and implementing education and career plans
  • 42 students; 32 weeks
/ Thelma Margulies
375 Church Street
North Adams 01247
413-662-5381

  1. Pittsfield Public Schools
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  • 5 modules: Basic Skills, Work Readiness, College Readiness, Technological Readiness, and Pathways.
  • The Pathways modules will focus on specific careers or job sectors.
  • Students will move toward a credential or minimum requirement for their chosen fields.
  • 10 students; 34 weeks
/ Paul Gage
269 First Street
Pittsfield01201
413-499-9530

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
EDIC/JCS
Dave Bassett
43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-918-5256
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  1. Boston Public Schools
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  • Three components: Academic, CCR, and Career Exploration.
  • The Career Exploration course will be 90 hours of hands-on introduction to building maintenance, automotive systems, and hospitality/customer service with a focus on food service.
  • Students who complete will have earned OSHA 10, ServSafe, Auto Safety Completion, and Customer Service certificates.
  • 30 students (18 – 25 years old); 32 weeks
/ Kristen D’Avolio
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury02120
617-635-9300

  1. St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children
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  • Serve 10 women with integrated ABE, college and career readiness, and career exploration services.
  • 10 students; 2 cycles, 17-18 weeks each
/ Janella Ruiz
90 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester 02125
617-436-8000 ext 442

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Bristol Workforce Investment Board
Thomas Perreira
One Government Center, 5th Floor
Fall River02722
508-675-1161
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  1. Bristol Community College/Attleboro
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  • Pre-ASE/ASE, Technology, Job Readiness, Career Exploration, Computer Literacy/Technology, career and educational advising, and an Introduction to Health and Human Services course. Students who pass the HiSet tests are also eligible for several free credit and non-credit courses.
  • 18 students; 40 weeks
/ Dale Hayden
11 Field Road, Rm. 215
Attleboro 02703
508-678-2811 x3531
  1. Bristol Community College/Fall River
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  • ABE, computer literacy, and career development instruction. Instruction will be contextualized to incorporate health and human services, technology, and advanced manufacturing competencies.
  • 20 students; 42 weeks
/ Eileen Cruz
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River02720
508-678-2811 x2260

  1. Southeastern MA - SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
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  • Provide intensive academic preparation, work readiness, career exploration, computer literacy, and educational advising.
  • 35 students; 40 weeks
/ Victor Tavares
164 Bedford Street
Fall River02720
508-676-1916

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board
Sheila Sullivan-Jardim
34 School Street
Brockton02301
508-584-3234
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  1. Brockton Public Schools
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  • Contextualized curricula for ESOL students in manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. Two morning cohorts of 16 students each for 34 weeks.
  • 32 total students; 34 weeks
/ Kathleen Quinn
George S. Paine School
211 Crescent Street
Brockton02302
508-580-7475

  1. Training Resources of America, Inc, Brockton
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to the customer service industry.
  • 13 students; 42 weeks.
/ Barbora Hazukova
231 Main Street, Suite 302
Brockton 02301
508-587-6115

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board
David Augustinho
426 North Street, Suite 9
Hyannis 02601
508-775-5900
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  1. Cape Cod Community College
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  • ESOL instruction with curriculum contextualized to health care, hospitality, retail, high technology, construction, financial services, and marine science and technology.
  • 51 students; 34 weeks
/ Jhon Valencia
540 Main Street
Hyannis 02601
508-375-5000 x5001

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board
Jeffrey Turgeon
44 Front Street, Suite 300
Worcester 01608
508-799-1590 /
  1. Lutheran Community Services, Inc.
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to the health care industry.
  • Two 12-week sessions; 15 students each for a total of 30 students
/ Lisa Brennan
51 Union Street
Worcester 01608
508-754-1121

  1. Quinsigamond Community College/Worcester
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to the health care industry.
  • Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to enroll in one of QCC’s credit or noncredit health care certification programs: Nurse Assistant Training, Phlebotomy/EKG Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Animal Care, Personal Care Aide.
  • 3 classes, 13 students per class, 36 weeks; 39 total students
/ Kate Anderson
25 Federal Street
Worcester 01608
508-751-7903

  1. Training Resources of America, Inc, Worcester
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to workplace readiness, career exploration, vocabulary skills related to the manufacturing industry and electrical schematic reading, cable assembly, and wire harness assembly.
  • 13 students; 38 weeks
/ Michael Quigley
2 Foster Street, 3rd Floor
Worcester 01608
(508) 753-2991

  1. Webster Public Schools
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  • Pre-CNA ABE contextualized curriculum.
  • 13 students; 20 weeks
/ Terri Stone
41 E. Main Street
Webster 01570
508-949-8282

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Franklin/Hampshire Regional Employment Board
Patricia Crosby
One Arch Place
Greenfield01301
413-773-1835
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  1. Center for New Americans
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  • ABE instruction contextualized to healthcare (10 weeks), manufacturing (12 weeks), and STEM (12 weeks).
  • 40 total students; 36 weeks
/ Laurie Millman
42 Gothic Street
Northampton01060
413-587-0084

  1. The Literacy Project, Inc.
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  • ASE instruction with career awareness that includes overviews of jobs in health care, manufacturing, green jobs, and STEM careers. Five sites.
  • 59 total students; 35 weeks
/ Judith Roberts
15 Bank Row Suite C
Greenfield01301
413-774-3934

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board
Gail Brown
107 Merrimack Street
Lowell01852
978-805-4736
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  1. Career Center of Lowell, City Manager's Office
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  • ESOL, Pre High School Equivalency,High School Equivalency instruction with post-secondary education, career and work readiness instruction, with curricula contextualized to health care, advanced manufacturing, green jobs, and STEM.
  • 41 students; 36 weeks
/ Michael Durkin
107 Merrimack Street
Lowell01852
978-458-2503

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board
James Oliveira
Senior Operations Director
GNB WIB, Inc.
227 Union Street - Suite 206
New Bedford, MA 02740-5950
508-979-1504

Annie Massicotte
Business Office Manager
GNB WIB, Inc.
227 Union Street - Suite 206
New Bedford, MA 02740-5950
508-979-1504 ext. 111
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  1. New Bedford Public Schools ABE
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  • Five different class offerings with curricula contextualized to advanced manufacturing, clean energy/off shore wind, gaming/hospitality, and health careers.
  • 65 students; 28 weeks
/ Bernice A. Jensen
181 Hillman Street, Bldg 9, Room 203 New Bedford02740
508-997-4511

  1. UMASS Dartmouth
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  • ASE Class offerings include College and Career Readiness Reading and Math
  • ESOL class offering include English for Work and Math for Work.
  • All classes will include reading for information, applied math, and locating information with contextualized curricula for advanced manufacturing, health care, wind power, and hospitality/gaming industries.
  • Students will create resumes and practice interview skills.
/ Lisa Jochim
800 Purchase Street
New Bedford02740
508-999-4047

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Hampden County Regional Employment Board
David Cruise
1441 Main Street, Suite 137
Springfield01103
413-755-1362

Maura Geary
Director of Strategic Program Innovation
1441 Main Street, Suite 137
Springfield 01103
413-755-1362
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  1. Holyoke Community College
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  • ESOL students
  • Contextualized, experientially-based learning that introduces learners to local career opportunities in health care, precision manufacturing, clean technology, financial and business services, early childhood education, and culinary/hospitality fields.
  • 13-16 unemployed or underemployed students; 24 weeks
/ Kermit Dunkelberg/Barbara Paul
54 Winsor St, 2nd Floor
413-583-0320

  1. Holyoke Public Schools
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  • Contextualized ESOL curriculum instruction in health care, precision manufacturing, and clean technology.
  • 13 unemployed or under-employed students; 24 weeks
/ Chris Regan
57 Suffolk Street
Holyoke01040
413-534-2000 x258

Gina Roy
57 Suffolk Street
Holyoke01040
413-534-2000 x268

  1. Springfield Technical Community College
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  • 24 week ASE program for unemployed or underemployed adults. The schedule will include HiSET, Career Exploration, and computer instruction.
  • 15 total students served
/ George Kohout
One Armory Square, Suite 1
Springfield01102
413-755-4300

  1. Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
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  • 18 week ABE program for 13 students with curriculum contextualized to early social/human services, health care, computer/technology/electronics.
/ Judith Kocik
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Chicopee01013
413-612-0206 x142

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board
Rafael Abislaiman
439 South Union Street, Suite 102
Lawrence01843
978-682-7099
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  1. Community Action, Inc.
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  • Courses include College and Career Communications, Career and College Readiness, Technology, and Math.
  • 45 students; 42 weeks
/ Cynthia Faulkner
25 Locust Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-1971 x263

  1. International Institute of Greater Lawrence
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to health care, advanced manufacturing, green jobs, and STEM-related careers.
  • 15 students; 32 weeks
/ Luisa Santiago
125 Amesbury Street
Lawrence01840
978-687-0981

  1. Methuen Public Schools
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  • ESOL instruction contextualized to health care, advanced manufacturing, green jobs, and STEM-related careers.
  • Job Readiness competencies will also be taught.
  • 14 students; 30 weeks
/ Susan Prior
Methuen Adult Learning Center
36 Boylston Street
Methuen 01844
978 681-1347

  1. Northern Essex Community College
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  • ABE and work readiness training with contextualizing the curriculum with content from Health, Advanced Manufacturing, STEM, and green jobs industries.
  • 32 total students; Two 16 week sessions
/ Irene Chalek
360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 9, Entrance K Lawrence01843
978-659-1271

  1. Notre Dame Education Center, Inc./Lawrence
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  • ESOL instruction with job readiness competencies intended to prepare students to enter the program’s Nursing Assistant program.
  • 48 students;9 weeks
/ Sr. Eileen Burns
354 Merrimack Street, Suite 210
Lawrence01843
978-682-6441

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Metro North Regional Employment Board
Sunny Schwartz
125 Cambridge Park Drive
Cambridge02140
617-864-1570
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  1. Bunker Hill Community College
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  • The program will offer 4 classes: Health Care English, Health Care Math, Health Care Science, and Success in College, Health Careers, and Technology.
  • 15 students; 32 weeks
/ Toni F. Borge
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea 02150
617-228-2108

  1. Cambridge Community Learning Center
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  • Contextualized ESOL/Healthcare Career Prep program. Classes in English, Math, Computer Skills, and Career Awareness.
  • Two groups of 13 students each will be enrolled for one 4-month cycle each for a total of 26 students served
/ Maria Kefallinou
5 Western Avenue
Cambridge02139
617-349-6358

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
Partnerships for a Skilled Workforce
Sylvia Beville
420 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 301 Marlborough01752
508-281-6910
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  1. Blue Hills Regional Technical School
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  • The program intends to use the Health Care Learning Network (HCLN) curriculum.
  • 3 cohorts
  • 20 students; 45 weeks
/ Ellen Borgenicht
800 Randolph Street
Canton 02021
781-828-5800

  1. Framingham Public Schools
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  • Pre-HCLN intensive writing course along with Next Steps advising. The target population is adult students who have completed their High School Equivalency and/or advanced ESOL students with a high school credential from their country.
  • Upon completion, students can enroll in HCLN programs at Quinsigamond Community College, Middlesex Community College, or Blue Hills Regional Adult Basic Education.
  • 15 students; 32 weeks
/ Kevin O’Connor
Framingham Adult ESL Plus
31 Flagg Drive
Framingham01702
508-626-4282

  1. Hudson Public Schools
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  • The target population is young adults either working in health care and seeking advancement, or interested in working in health care. The HCLN curriculum will be used.
  • 12 students
/ Karl Baldrate
155 Apsley Street
Hudson01749
978-567-6100

  1. Quinsigamond Community College/ Assabet Regional Technical School
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  • The program will use the HCLN curriculum.
  • Upon completion, students will be able to enroll in one of QCC’s health care programs: Phlebotomy Technician, Nurse Assistant Training Program, Phlebotomy/EKG Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Animal Care, Personal Care Aide.
  • 2 cohorts of 13 students each; 48 weeks
/ Kate Anderson
25 Federal Street
Worcester 01608
508-751-7903

Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
North Central Workforce Investment Board
Tim Sappington
1355 Central Street
Leominster01453
978-534-1023
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  1. Mount Wachusett Community College
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  • Academic and high school equivalency credential preparation along with college and career readiness advising with a focus on health care and advanced manufacturing.
  • 20 students; 32 weeks
/ Candice Conner
One Jackson Place
27 Jackson Road
Devens 01434

978-630-9526
Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
North Shore Workforce Investment Board
Mary Sarris
70 Washington Street, Suite 314
Salem01970
978-741-3805
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  1. North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc.
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  • ESOL program that combines instruction, career advising, technology instruction, and curricula contextualized to the manufacturing sector.
  • 1 cohort group
  • 20 weeks per year; 14 total students
/ Gina Frey
119 R. Foster Street, Bldg#13
Peabody01960
978-531-0767x205

  1. North Shore Community College
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  • The program includes academic skills, technology instruction, integrated career and academic advising, personal coaching, and transition to college and career workshops.
  • The academic skills courses will be contextualized to the health care and construction/building sciences industries.
  • 18 students; 32 weeks
/ Jill Thornton
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers01923
978-762-4000
Region / Program / Program Description / Contact
South Shore Workforce Investment Board
Dan Totten
15 Cottage Avenue
Quincy02169
617-328-7001
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  1. Plymouth Public Library
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  • The curriculum is designed to move students from High School Equivalency instruction to a career pathway.
  • 10 students; 34 weeks
/ Kristen Enos
132 South Street
Plymouth02360
508-830-4260

  1. Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
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  • High School Equivalency instruction using curricula aligned to CCR standards with post-secondary education and career advising.
  • Two 12 week sessions offered; 24 total students
/ Isaias Sarmiento
1509 Hancock Street
Quincy02169
617-479-8181 x344

  1. Rockland Public Schools
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  • The program is designed for students who want to earn an Adult Diploma,take the High School Equivalency Assessment, or improve their English.
  • Students will also take Biology, Forensic Science, and Life Skills/Porfolio-Career Pathways courses.
  • 20 ABE/ADP students; 20 ESOL students; 40 total students
/ Susan Patton
34 MacKinlay Way
Rockland02370
781-871-8410

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