Looking to train for a new career, get your GED, take a language course, learn English, update your computer skills or learn a skilled trade? Monroe County BOCES, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES and/or Genesee Valley Educational Partnership can help. In addition, the Center for Workforce Development offers training courses and part-time classes that may be of assistance to you.
If you or someone you know is homeless in the Rochester area, Project ReDirect (a service of The Salvation Army) may be able to help. Project ReDirect helps individuals find a place to live and offers vocational counseling and employment training to help people maintain a steady job and keep their homes. Learn more about Project ReDirect’s support services, job placement services, employment preparation training, GED learning and support groups here.
Do you need help in reading, writing and math? Do you want to try a home study program? Get your high school equivalency diploma (GED) with help from the Adult Literacy/GED preparation program at Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Herkimer-Essex BOCES now. Or, call (518) 581-3310 for information on exam dates and more.
Do you need a GED diploma, or do you need to learn how to speak English? Classes are free for all adults ages 21 and over. Washington Irving offers day and evening classes as well as study-at-home options. Call (518) 370-8230 for more information.