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Adult Training & Skill Development Programs
EASTCONN offers many short-term, non-credit recreational and personal improvement courses to the community in the areas of: Business and Computers, Dance and Music, Languages, Leisure and Hobbies, Home and Garden, Arts & Crafts. Courses take place in both fall and spring and are offered both during the day and in the evening. Programs are offered in a variety of sites throughout the eastern Connecticut region. Prices are very affordable
Community Education Fall 2006 Catalog

Benefits:  

  • Multiple locations mean courses are offered close to home.
  • A wide variety of classes provides something to satisfy every interest.
  • Fees are less expensive than college credit courses.
  • Limited-duration day and evening classes accommodate work and family schedules.

Contact: Brenda Vezina
Community Learning Center, 21 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
I860-423-2591;  FAX: 860-450-0853
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029
bvezina@eastconn.org

Computer Applications Customized Training
 Computer applications training is available on a fee basis, and may be customized. Follow-up coaching on- site at employer worksites is also an option. Computer applications training ranges from installation and troubleshooting to specific applications training. There is beginning, intermediate and advanced-user training available in the following courses:

  • Word Processing with Microsoft Word

  • Creating Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel

  • Using Microsoft ACCESS to Create and Manage Databases

  • Creating Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Desktop Publishing Using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Quark Xpress

  • Computerized Accounting using Quickbooks Pro

Benefits:

  • Participants can keep current with the latest computer applications.
  • Cross- platform learning labs accommodate both PC and Mac users.
  • CEUs are available to those attending 5 or more hours of related skill training.

Contact: Brenda Vezina
Community Learning Center, 21 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-2591;  FAX: 860-450-0853
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029
bvezina@eastconn.org

E.T.C. (Employment, Training, College)
 The E.T.C. (Employment, Training, and College) Program helps EASTCONN Adult Education students and graduates successfully transition to a variety of post-secondary education and training programs. Students are assisted through this process by a Transition Coach and a series of preparatory workshops.

Benefits: With the assistance of a Transitions Coach, students learn about post-secondary options and develop a transition plan that can include visiting programs, as well as completing applications and financial aid forms to reach their post-secondary education goals.

Contact: Suzanne Cimochowski - Danielson; Ginnie Gorin - Windham
In Danielson Area: Northeast Learning Center, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239
In Windham Area: Community Learning Center, 21 Valley St., Willimantic, CT 06226

Suzanne Cimochowski – 860-779-3770;  FAX: 860-779-3384
Voice Mail:  860-455-0029, box 4122
scimochowski@eastconn.org

Ginnie Gorin - 860-423-2591;  FAX: 860-450-0853
Voice Mail:  860-455-0029, box 4394
ggorin@eastconn.org

Roads to Success
Up to 20 hours per week employability based program to help adults receive a high school diploma, improve their basic skills and get a job. Getting and keeping a good job can be hard, especially for adults who have not been part of the workforce or have a poor work history and lack basic skills. This intensive course provides instruction in basic skills and high school completion and development of employability skills. Students will prepare resumes, cover letters, and a career plan and learn job search and basic computer skills.

Benefits: 

  • Get ready to complete your high school credential.
  • Gain work experience through internships.
  • Develop a career plan complete with resume and cover letters.
  • Develop the skills you need to find and keep a job.

Contact: Suzanne Cimochowski
Northeast Learning Center, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., Danielson, CT 06239
860-779-3770;  FAX: 779-3384
Voice Mail:  860-455-0029, box 4122
scimochowski@eastconn.org