Adult Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation are designed to meet the specific educational needs of adult students who have limited basic reading, language and math skills and/or limited English proficiency. The ABE program provides instruction at all levels including Literacy, Pre-ASE (Adult Secondary Education) and ASE/GED Preparation. The GED program offers focused instruction to prepare students to pass all official GED tests including Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. GED practice tests are administered periodically to determine GED readiness. Both the ABE and GED Prep programs combine stimulating group lessons with an individualized, self-paced, competency-based curriculum that meets the specific needs of students. Our open entry program is guided by the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Frameworks and integrates a wide range of instructional materials, teaching methodologies and educational technologies including a large library of academic videos and computer assisted instruction in order to be responsive to a variety of learning styles. All instruction is designed around themes related to employment, technology, family, health, community and social needs as defined by our students. Students are provided with comfortable learning environments, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, educational counseling and daily access to computers and other technology.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assists adult students who have limited English proficiency. The program provides instruction at all levels ranging from those who have no ability in English to students who plan to enter college or training. The program combines stimulating group lessons with an individualized, self-paced, competency-based curriculum that meets the specific needs of students. Emphasis in all classes is on the development of oral and written communications skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, punctuation and grammar. All ESOL lessons are developed around a theme such as communication, consumer skills, community resources, housing, transportation, health, technology and employability so that students are able to navigate essential systems of American life. Our open entry program is guided by the Massachusetts ESOL Curriculum Frameworks and integrates a wide range of instructional materials, teaching methodologies and educational technologies including videos and computer assisted instruction in order to be responsive to a variety of learning styles.
Workplace Literacy provides customized Adult Basic Education (ABE) and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at an employer's worksite. This program is developed in cooperation with employers who are interested in improving the basic skills of their workforce, helping their employees better understand company policies and procedures, and improving employees work-specific skills. At the request of an employer TRA evaluates the work environment and works closely with supervisors to determine skill requirements of the workplace. Through Workplace Literacy programming, TRA provides individualized assessment, develops company-specific curriculum, and delivers comprehensive training, coaching and support services.
Current active programs include ZOOTS Workplace Literacy available at our Brockton office.
The Food Stamp Program provides eligible Food Stamp recipients with opportunities to obtain education and training services including: orientation/intake, enrollment/assessment, Adult Basic Education/GED Preparation, counseling/case management/support services, computer/clerical vocational skills training, job readiness training, and workplace skills development. The overall goals of the program are to help participants improve education/skill levels, prepare to find/retain employment, and increase advancement/earnings opportunities.
For information about these, or any other program offered by Training Resources of America, please contact the training site nearest you. Some programs are only available in certain areas.