Adult
Bilingual English as a Second Language
and World of Work programs
Tel:
(203) 579-6333 ext. 6608
Fax: (203) 382-8466
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Bullard-Havens Adult Bilingual English as a Second Language
and World of Work programs have been in existence
since 1985. Our mission is to provide students whose first
language is not English with the necessary language skills,
basic education, and computer technology training to ensure
successful participation in the local community.
Tuition
is free through funding provided by the Workforce Investment
Act (WIA) Title II and the Connecticut State Department of
Education Technical High School System.
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The
World of Work program is designed for the advanced
ESL learner and offers:
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Access)
· Keyboarding and office skills
· Basic English and Math
· External Diploma Program (EDP) (Students are selected
via scholarships)
· Employment Skills classes to assist in career planning,
resume writing and building interviewing skills.
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The
ESL program offers:
· Three levels of ESL instruction (beginning, intermediate
& advanced) to increase listening, reading, writing,
and conversation skills.
· A computer language lab where students use specialized
software to develop language and keyboarding skills.
· A weekly Health/ Parenting class.
· Wireless Language Laptop Lab
· Employment Skills classes to assist in career planning,
resume writing and interviewing skills.
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on-site Career Counselor and Employment Coordinator are available
to provide assistance with employment and/or transitioning
into higher education or occupational skill training. |
Program
Schedule:
October
3, 2007 to May 19, 2008
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Monday through Friday
Tutoring 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration
begins September 7, 2007.
**Accommodations
will be made for students with disabilities**
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| STAFF
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Program
supervisor |
Linda
Rivera |
Secretary
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Ruth
Ortega |
Employment
Coordinator |
Laura Turiano |
Career
Counselor |
Roz
Acevedo |
| Teaching
staff |
ESL
Level A/B |
Maria
Lee |
ESL
Level B/C |
Mary
Koslowski |
World
of Work (WOW) |
Sherry
Harris |
ED
assistant (WOW) |
Madelyn
Olivo |
Laptop
Lab ED Assistant |
Beatrice
Torres |
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