NECC Adult Literacy and Transition Programs

ABE - Transition to College Program

Are you:

• Committed to furthering your education?
• Motivated, disciplined and dedicated to studying?
• Responsible to meet program requirements?

This FREE program is for you:

• If you have a GED or if you have been out of high school for 5 or more years and have a High School Diploma
• If you would like to enter college or a training program but feel unprepared
• If you would like to identify and research your career choice
• If you want to improve your academic skills for success in college

Program includes:

• Career exploration with career choice testing
• College study skills and computer skills
• Math, reading and writing reviews
• Internet research skills
• Help with college admissions and financial aid
• English language support

The ABE-Transition to College Program provides academic work in reading, writing, math and computers while integrating college adjustment skills such as time management, organization, note taking, paper writing, library, study and homework skills.

Additionally, students learn about the culture and expectations of college, complete an NECC application and financial aid forms, and receive career planning guidance and advising.

The ABE-Transition to College class is administered by Northern Essex Community College and funded by grants from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, World Education and The New England Literacy Resource Center.

The program meets 9 hours per week.

Student Comments

NECC Lawrence Campus (Map) Franklin

( 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA)

Monday, 6-9 pm

NECC Lawrence Extension (Louise Haffner Fournier Education) Campus (Map) Amesbury

( 78 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA)

Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, 9-12 noon

Call Lynn Ricketts at (978) 738-7622 for information.