Basic Skills Leads to Better Jobs for EvCC Students
As part of Everett Community College's celebration of Washington's Adult Literacy Week Oct. 16-22, 2011, EvCC Today spoke with students Amel Day and Valentyna Marushkevych about the value of their education.
Amel and Valentyna started their education in EvCC's English as a Second Language program and completed the six-month Nursing Assistant Certified I-BEST program at Everett Community College. They passed the state exam and become certified nursing assistants.
"It can change your life in America," Valentyna said about adult education programs like I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) program, which pairs literacy education with technical training.
"You can get a better job, a better salary. You can better support your family, and you can be independent from support services," she said.
Valentyna is a wife and mother of three, who came to America with her family a year and a half ago.
Both women are continuing their health care education at EvCC, Amel in phlebotomy and Valentyna in medical assisting, while working at Regency Care Center Monroe, a skilled nursing and long-term-care community.
Watch this video to see how the I-BEST program can lead to better jobs.
A group of EvCC's Adult Basic Education students, faculty and staff show off their "I support adult literacy" buttons Oct. 17.
Adult Basic Skills Pre-College Programs
The Adult Basic Skills Division helps students improve their basic skills, upgrade job employment skills, or helps prepare for college level courses.
ABE, GED and ESL classes have very low tuition and are open to adults 16 and older. For information or to find out how to enroll, please call the Adult Education Department at 425-388-9291. Learn about programs and services offered at EvCC.
Programs and Services
The Adult Education Department includes, Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes that are for individuals that are below a 9th grade level in Reading, Writing and Math. If you would like to speak with someone, please call (425) 388-9291.
GED classes are a continuation of ABE classes, and are designed to prepare students for the GED test, which indicates a high school mastery in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. If you would like to speak with someone, please call (425) 388-9291.
The High School Completion Program offers the opportunity to complete credit requirements for a Washington State High School Diploma. If you would like to speak with someone, please call (425) 388-9291.
ESL provides a variety of English classes for students for whom English is not their first language. If you would like to speak with someone, plese call (425) 388-9291.
Youth Re-Engagement (U-3) is a dual credit program for youth age 16-21 who have dropped out of high school. U3 provides an opportunity for youth to earn a college degree and a high school diploma. If you would like to speak with with someone in the Youth Re-engagement Program please call 425-259-8738.
The Volunteer Literacy Program trains volunteers to tutor students in basic reading, writing, math, English language and communication skills. Students enrolled in ABE, ESL, or GED classes are eligible for tutoring. If you would like to speak to someone in the Literacy office please call 425-388-9524.
The I-BEST program pairs English as a second language and adult basic education instructors with professional-technical instructors in the classroom to provide students with literacy education and workforce skills at the same time. If you would like to speak with someone regarding the I-BEST Program, please call (425) 388-9403.
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