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LearningWorks (ABCD)
Location
19 Temple Place Downtown Crossing
Boston, MA, 02111United States
42° 21' 19.1772" N, 71° 3' 44.2944" W
Phone:
617-357-6000 Ext. 7541
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
9:30am-5pm M-F
Mission:
LearningWorks is ABCD's workforce development center. Located in downtown Boston, it offers a variety of education, training and support services for low-income adults. The center is also a resource for employers seeking qualified staff or training opportunities. LearningWorks facilities include a computer lab and a self-directed resource room with automated job banks and resume writing programs.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Clare Shepherd, Director
Key Partners:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
walk in
Key Programs Offered:
-JobNet provides career assessment and counseling, job readiness activities and job search and placement services. A multilingual staff works with automated job banks to create career opportunities for job seekers on all rungs of the career ladder. -Downtown Adult Literacy Program tutors adults from 18yrs and older one-on-one on basic reading skills and GED preparation. Students also learn basic computer skills, enjoy field trips and guest lectures, and take part in Boston's annual Adult Education and Literacy Week. -Young Parents Program serves 16-to-21-year-old parents and expectant parents. The program provides individual counseling and support, GED preparation, parenting skills classes, job and career development counseling and support groups.
Scholarships available:
no
Vouchers accepted:
no
Last Updated:
03/02/2010
all programs are free of charge.