Adult Education at Neighbors Link


Demand For Adult Learning Classes Is Strong!

Job English
Morning classes for Day Laborers are given Monday through Thursday 9 AM - 12 Noon. Taught by BOCES instructors and Volunteer Tutors, morning classes are primarily for those who are functionally illiterate in Spanish and English. By learning "Job English" students increase employment opportunities and often graduate to regular ESL classes at Neighbors Link.

ESL Classes
English as a Second Language classes are offered Monday through Thursday evenings, from 7:00 -- 9:00 PM. Students attending night classes are typically employed full time and possess between 3 to 6 years of prior schooling. While classes are large, small group settings focus on varying levels of English proficiency. Evening classes are taught by BOCES instructors and by Volunteer Tutors of all ages throughout the community.
Note: A popular Children's Program from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM is offered for the children while parents attend evening classes at Neighbors Link.

Management Apprenticeships
A participatory training program teaches business management procedures applicable to local establishments such as restaurants, warehouse distributors, landscape nurseries, etc. Training includes Cash Receipts and Disbursements, Inventory Management, and Bank Deposit Preparation. Participants in this program enhance their current job status and/or increase their marketability in private retail sector.

Computer Classes
Afternoon/Evening classes in small group sessions offer personalized instruction in basic computer skills.
Note: Children's Program is offered during classes, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sewing and Tailoring Program
Evening classes are taught two and three nights weekly by a professional instructor. Single mothers and couples learn repair and alterations as well as new clothes-making for home business or commercial use.
Note: Children's Program is offered during classes, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Latin Sol Workshop
A Sewing and Craft Workshop is offered twice weekly for students wanting practical experience under professional supervision. Workshop participants make Latin style tote bags and accessories to sell. Training also is provided to help students track inventory and analyze home business costs.
Community members and friends: You may bring basic alteration jobs to Neighbors Link where Workshop members give them personal attention.
Note: Children's Program is offered during classes, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Family Night
A Friday night program will open soon for Family Learning and Socialization. Family Night will feature pot-luck meals and educational seminars on healthy marriage dynamics, child development, household budgeting, school support, job networking and community building. The focus of this program will be marriage and family life.
Note: Children's Program is offered from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for participants.

Neighbors Link Café
Open 16 hours daily, 365 days a year, the supervised Café provides alcohol-free socialization and community building with table games and recreation. Clients gain empowerment and leadership skills through committee assignments, events planning and group dynamics. With refreshments sold below market prices, the Café produces significant income to help offset the annual operating expenses of Neighbors Link.

Legal Clinic
Neighbors Link, in collaboration with Pace University's Law School, offers a weekly free Legal Clinic on-site for people needing advice with unpaid wages and general legal issues.