Springfield ABE Directory
Edgewater Computer Learning Center
Program: Job Search, Resume Writing, ESL, Computers, After School Drop-in Center
Organization: Edgewater Computer Learning Center
Address: 101 Lowell St. Suite 102, Springfield 01107
Phone: 734-6262 Fax: 781-6270
Email: yesseniarivera@verizon.net
Contact Name: Yessenia Rivera
Program Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30
Class Times: 8 - 10 Computer Open Lab, 9 - 10 Job Search, 10 - 11 Resumes, 11 - 12 ESL, 12 - 1 Keyboarding, 1 - 2 Computers 2:30 - 4:15 After School Drop-in time; free Internet access
Eligibility Requirements: Clients need to be residents of Edgewater or Pynchon Terrace Apts., or residents of the North End 01107 Zip Code area.Cost to Participants: -0-
Class Cycle: Quarterly Open Entry/Exit? Yes____ No ____
Open Summers? Yes x No __
Number of Adults/Out-of-School Youth Served:
# ABE Students Served at one time: ____15______
# ESOL Students Served at one time: ____15_____
# GED Students Served at one time: _________
# Others served at one time: __________Does your program have a waiting list? Yes x No ___
If yes, what is the current number of people waiting?
(Please include all that apply to your program)# Waiting for ABE Classes: _______
# Waiting for ESOL Classes: ______
# Waiting for GED Prep Classes: _____
# Waiting for other classes: __________
Types of Programs and Services Offered : (Check all that apply)
Programs:
ABE Homeless ___
Adult Diploma Program ___
Basic Literacy ___
Basic Mathematics ___
Citizenship ___
Computer Literacy x
English as a Second Language x
Family Literacy ___
GED Preparation ___
Job Search/Readiness x
Life Skills/Literacy x
Parenting Skills x_
Pre-GED ___
MCAS Prep for Out of School Youth ___
Native Language Literacy ___ Languages: ____________
Workplace Education/Partnerships ___
Support Services:
Child Care _ x__
Counseling _x_
Housing __x _
Transportation _x__
GED Test Center: ____
Large Print ___
Audio Version ___
Braille ___
Test Languages:
English ___
Spanish ___Does your program accept volunteers? Yes x No ___
Offer Training for Volunteers? Yes x No ___
Anything else you would like people to know about your program? Excellent attendance is crucial since programs are offered every four weeks. We encourage TAFDC recipients to use job search and resume writing services. College keyboard training, financial management, teenage club, family counseling, community cooking, recreational activities, arts & crafts, after school program. We make referrals to GED programs; after school & summer youth programs; free blood sugar & blood pressure screenings.
Updated 9/09