Next Steps to Support Adult Learners Transitioning to College or Employment (Bos)

Description: There will be 4 presenters at this workshop to deliver topics on ABE transition supports and services. They will also join in relevant discussions following their presentations.

Contact: John Zhang
john.zhang@umb.edu
617-287-4076 for info only. To register, please contact Andrea Lawless at 617-287-4079 or andrea.lawless@umb.edu.

Indicators of Program Quality:

IPQ4 - Program linkages

Learning Objectives:

As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

- Learn more about various transitional programs and the system of support in Massachusetts which help them assist adult learners transitioning to higher education.

- Help ABE students identify financial aid resources that are available at various types of educational institutions.

- Use the Boston PIC-Career Centers' "On-line Job Application" to help adult learners search for jobs.

- Become more knowledgeable of the employability skills class as a new model for ABE programs to get adult learners prepared for employment.

Registration Deadline:

Presenters

- Joe Hennessey, Director of Berkshire Community College Transitions
- Brian Murphy Clinton, Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Northeastern University
- Debra Garrett, Business Development Coordinator of The Work Place
- Stephen Hanley, Director of WAITT House ABE, ADP and Career Programs
Workshop Facilitator:
Andrea Perrault, Mass. DOE Program Developer