Rockland BOCES

Adult & Business Education Vision Statement

It is our mission to assure that Rockland County adult learners acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to become productive workers, effective parents and contributing members of their communities.

Rockland BOCES Adult Education Student Honored by NYACCE

Adult Education student Job Ucelo of Spring Valley has been recognized by the New York Association for Continuing Community Education (NYACCE) with an Honorable Mention as a Student of the Year. NYACCE is a professional organization which promotes continuing and community education in New York State.

Mr. Ucelo accepted the award at the organization’s dinner in Albany on March 4th.
Mr. Ucelo was unable to complete his high studies in his native country of Guatemala for financial reasons and shortly after arriving in the United States in December of 2006, he enrolled in a Rockland BOCES ESL class. In less than two years, Mr. Ucelei has advanced to the highest level of ESL class, enabling him to enroll in a “collaborative class” offered by BOCES and Rockland Community College.
The confidence Mr. Ucelo gained in the ESL classes bolstered him to register for and enroll in one of BOCES Pre-GED classes, so that he can earn his high school diploma. He hopes to continue on to college and pursue a degree in education.
Currently, Mr. Ucelo is juggling school, a fulltime job with a heating and air conditioning company, as much overtime as is offered to him, and a strong involvement in his church and its choir.

Triumph for Thirty-Seven Determined Adult Graduates

Absolutely determined to complete their high school education, thirty-seven of the most tenacious adults you will ever meet rejoiced at a ceremony marking the completion of their diploma requirements. They all received their GED diplomas at BERC following study at Rockland BOCES.

Student speaker Ulises Arroyo spoke to the audiences about the challenges he faced on his way to earning a GED. He said that the support he received from the BOCES staff combined with the support he got from his family, enabled him to stay focused on his goal of earning a diploma. Mr. Arroyo said now that he has his GED, he feels better prepared to take care of his family.

Adult Education Supervisor Albert Moschetti reminded the graduates that a GED is “most lucrative when it’s a gateway to higher education, whether it be at a trade school, a BOCES CareerTrack program , a community college, or a university.

Congratulations to:

Ulises Arroyo, John Bellamy, Miriam Blumberg, Shloime Brisk, Korotoum Camara, Donna Clarke, Joseph Crawford, Tanya Delva, Pinches Dirnfield, Marjorie Fenelus, Richardson Galette, Peter Leahy, Joy Mc Leod, Maria Marin, Vereena Mitchell, James Morris, Angalania Polanco, Michael Powell, Daniel Quesada, Raymond Stroud, Thomas Raheb, Hilmer Ramirez, Vincent Ramirez, Rebeca Rivera, Jose Rojas, Maria Soler, Christopher Spatola, Dwayne Thurman, Justin Walker, Kevin Walters, Clifford Woglom and, Raymond Wunderlich.

Adult Education GED Instructor Brenda Galland, students Jean Pierremont, Erik Korsell, Gus Frrokaj, Reginald Marcellin, Supervisor Al Moschetti

“adult ed students answer questions!”

Rockland BOCES Adult education staff and students participated in the Rockland County YouthFest sponsored by the Rockland County Youth Bureau and Rockland Community College on Sunday April 6th. Over a hundred exhibits, entertainment and more drew hundreds of young people and adults. Staff and students were able to discuss BOCES adult education programs as well as present information on BOCES Career and Technical Education programs to visitors.

Rockland BOCES Adult Education and Business Services is located at the BOCES Educational Resource Center (BERC) in Nyack,

with additional programs in West Nyack, Spring Valley, Suffern, Haverstraw, Monsey, and various other sites throughout the county.

All programs are either free-supported through local, s tate or federal grant funds, or paid for by the participant. A convenient tuition payment plan is offered for all fee programs. Limited scholarships are available for adults who qualify. Loans are also available.

Interested adults should contact an Adult Education counselor.

Free courses are offered for adults who are at least 21 years old and who do not have an American high school diploma.

Instruction is offered in:

· Academic Basic Skills to improve reading, writing, and math achievement
· Examination Preparation for GED Diploma
· English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
· GRASP, a home study GED program for those who cannot attend classes
· Life Management Skills
· Family Education
· Career Planning
· Work Experience
· Citizenship Preparation


Adult Short-Term Career Training Programs

A variety of short-term career training programs are available for adults who want to prepare or upgrade their skills for the workplace.

Program length varies from one to five months.

Programs include:

• Computer and Administrative Essentials for the Office Professional (Course One)
• Advanced Computer Skills of the Office Professional (Course Two)
• Bookkeeping
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Administrative Medical Office Specialist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Culinary Arts
• Auto Service Technician
• Construction Trades

Counseling and job placement assistance are included in all programs.

Business/Industry Employee Training

Customized programs for employers are available that include:

• Needs assessment
• Curriculum design
• Workplace skills building instruction includes writing, reading, math, computer training, technical/industrial skills, etc.
• On site training

Employers can benefit from these programs by upgrading the skills of their staff members to improve productivity, keep a competitive edge, respond to changing technologies, and plan for the future.

Continuing Education

The courses offered provide the adult learner, with a broad range of educational opportunities to meet both your personal and vocational interests.

Samples of the courses offer are:

CAD/ARCHITECTURAL & INDUSTRIAL DRAWING
CARPENTRY
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
ADVANCED MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
NY STATE TEACHER ASSISTANT EXAM PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN WITH DREAMWEAVER
INTRODUCTION TO MACROMEDIA FLASH MX
YOGALATES
MERENGUE AND MORE
QUICK AND EASY SEAFOOD DISHES
INVESTING IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
GETTING PAID TO TALK: AN INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL VOICE ACTING
INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE
DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Comprehensive Vocational Assessment Center

This program offers students comprehensive career planning, diagnostic vocational evaluations, and screening.

Career Assessment Services are available to any person interested in starting or changing careers, enrolling in an educational or job training program, or determining vocational aptitudes and interests.

Licensed Practical Nurse Program

One of the fastest growing and highest demand jobs in the nation, nursing is the career of ambitious men and women looking for a challenge with many rewards. Roc kland BOCES LPN program encompasses 1,080 hours in one year/full-time days or two years/part-time days. Students are eligible to take the N.Y.S. Practical Nursing Licensing Examination upon completion. All levels of patient care are covered in our program as well as hands-on supervised clinical experiences at local health care facilities. This program also gives you a solid foundation to pursue advanced college training.

Students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, pass an admissions examination, be a US citizen or have legal status with INS, and complete an interview process.

Admission to both programs is competitive.

Tuition and financial assistance are available for qualified students through Pell Grants and/or Stafford student loans

Your Contacts:

John Sullivan, Director
Albert Moschetti, Supervisor
Katherine Mistele, Program Administrator
845 348 3500