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32 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: GED PROGRAMS Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences SCALE GED – General Educational Development 167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 617-625-6600 ext. 6935 or ext. 6924 www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=144 Description: The GED Program offers GED classes focused on 5 subject areas: Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students work at their own pace. Both day and evening classes are available. GED classes meet twice per week, Monday through Thursday. All subjects are available during daytime classes that begin at 9:00 a.m. or evening classes that begin at 6:00 p.m. SCALE is also an official GED Testing Center. LARE/American Training – GED with VEPS 100 Everett Avenue, Unit 8, Chelsea, MA 02150 617-884-5125 www.harborkids.org/chelsea/adulted.htm Description: Programs include GED preparation, basic education, computer skills, parenting & life skills, career development, and placement assistance into skills training programs, certificate programs, and job placement. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Community Learning Center 19 Brookline Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-349-6363 www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp2/clc.cfm Description: Offers GED, Pre-GED, ABE and ESOL and Citizenship classes. Most programs are open to residents of Cambridge or surrounding communities (Arlington, Belmont, Watertown) that do not have an ABE center. Centro Latino de Chelsea (merged with Concilio Hispana) 267 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 617-884-3238 www.centrolatino.org Cambridge Site: 105 Windsor Street, Cambridge MA 02139 617-661-9406 Description: Adult Basic Education, Workforce Development, Computer Technology classes, and Citizenship & Immigration Services. Woburn Adult Evening School Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 781-937-8210 ext. 315 Description: Offers ABE, GED, Pre-GED, ESOL and other classes. Cost varies by subject. 2010-2011 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE | MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION
◗ EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: CAREER CENTERS Career Source (incl. School to Career program) Cambridge Fresh Pond Mall, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 310, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-7867, 1-888-454-9675 www.yourcareersource.com Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1935 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett, MA 02149 617-389-8025 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Description: Career Source services include workshops on interview techniques, resume writing and job search skills, computer and internet use, job search fairs, and access to free or low cost training for eligible job seekers. The Career Place Trade Center Park, 100 Sylvan Road, G100, Woburn, MA 01801 781-932-5500 Toll-Free: 1-888-273-WORK (1-888-273-9675) www.CareerPlaceJobs.com Description: Services include job fairs, youth services including a Career Launch Summer Jobs program and a Youth in Transition program, and WorkSmart training programs for those who meet income eligibility guidelines. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Unemployment Insurance Counseling Walk-in Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (WIB) Metro North REB (Regional Employment Board) 125 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140 617-864-1500 www.mnreb.org Description: The Youth Council oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of youth programs and providers and coordinates all youth workforce activities under WIA and other state and federal grants. EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES: OTHER EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RESOURCES YouthBuild USA 58 Day Street, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144 617-623-9900 www.youthbuild.org Description: YouthBuild is a youth development program that provides education (GED prep and instruction) and occupational training (construction trades) for income eligible youth aged 16-21 who have dropped out of high school. 2010-2011 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE | MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION 33
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