Adult Learning Center

Prepare for Massachusetts High School Equivalency exams through structured literacy, math, writing, critical thinking, and digital literacy classes. Complete and submit the ALC Interest Form to let us know you’re interested in joining.

INTEREST FORM

Class Details

• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• Locations:

  • Danvers Campus (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

  • Lynn Campus (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Must commit to all three days each week.

Topics Covered

• English language and reading comprehension

• Writing and grammar

• Math (arithmetic through algebra & geometry)

• Critical thinking and career planning

• Digital literacy skills

HiSET and GED testing is free for Massachusetts residents.

This 20-week free program combines IT instruction with workplace readiness skills, and HiSET preparation. You will receive certifications in CyberSafe, CompTIA IT Fundamentals, Service Desk & Support Analyst, and OSHA. This course also partners with local employers to offer potential internship and job opportunities to students who complete the course. Pre-register by filing out and submitting the Application Form. For more information visit the MassSTEP IT Training Program page.

MORE INFORMATION

This program is open to people with or without a high school credential.

Schedule

The MassSTEP IT Training Program is scheduled to begin in September and February.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | 9:00AM–2:00PM

• 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Computer class

• 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Academics & Workplace Skills class

Content

Students will develop: 

• Basic knowledge of working with hardware, networks, and computer systems

• College and career readiness skills by building resumes, writing cover letters, establishing a LinkedIn profile, practicing interview skills, and learning the expectations of a professional multicultural environment in the 21st century workplace.

If attending in person is challenging, online distance learning may be available. Students commit to weekly online study, orientation, periodic meetings, and regular communication with an instructor coach.

Online Learning requires you to commit to:

• Five hours of online study per week
  

• Attending an orientation session
  

• Participating in periodic face-to-face meetings
  

• Maintaining email communication with instructors
  

• Responding to follow-up emails from the ALC Distance Learning coach

If you do not have consistent access to a computer with an Internet connection, please let the Intake Specialist or Distance Learning Coach know.