By Thomas J. Stefanchik
With so much time being spent online these days, now is the perfect time for adult learners to continue their education while at home. Pathways to Success, the Adult Education Program of the Yonkers Public Schools, is offering online classes FREE OF CHARGE to Yonkers residents, 18 years of age and older.
Currently celebrating its thirteenth year, Pathways to Success began offering remote learning in April, following the cessation of in-person instruction due to the pandemic. Adult learners can choose from a wide range of educational programs, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and high school equivalency diploma preparation via the TASC (formerly the GED) or the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Daytime and evening classes are available, with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the adult learner looking to continue their education while at home.
In addition, Pathways to Success will resume its vocational classes later this fall, offering Medical Billing and Electronic Health Records (in collaboration with the National Healthcareer Association), Barbering, Culinary Arts, Retail/Customer Service, Microcomputer Applications, Home Health Aide (in collaboration with the Family Service Society) and Facilities Management. Depending on the program, classes will be taught via a distance learning, in person or hybrid model. Students who successfully complete these programs have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials.
In order to further assist students in finding a job, Pathways to Success offers professional resume preparation, interviewing skills, assistance with online job applications and other employment services. Pathways to success offers additional support services through the Family Welcome Center, where individuals and families are connected with the community resources necessary to meet their goals, and to help their children succeed in school. The Family Welcome Center coordinates referrals with numerous partner organizations in order to provide for such needs as health care, housing, insurance, immigration/ citizenship assistance and more.
Throughout its many year of serving the community, Pathways to Success has served tens of thousands of Yonkers residents, as overseen by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada and Principal of Career & Technical/Adult Education for the District, Sanah Susan Naber.
For more information on Pathways to Success, please call 914-376-8600, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, or visit their website at yonkerspublicschools.org/vive.
