Educated at New Community, Student Becomes 1st Officer of Continental Airlines
The most important gift we can give our children is the gift of faith in God and faith in oneself. We give the gift of education, access, and opportunity in order to achieve this. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Chrystal Dunbar, who received her start in life at St. Rose of Lima School. As a toddler in her stroller, Chrystal would always look up to the sky, point, and gleefully shout “airplane!” when she saw a plane.
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A HOME OF OUR OWN: FORMER HARMONY HOUSE FAMILY BACK ON THEIR FEET
When Adam and Tia Natal look back over the past few years, they marvel that their life has taken them on a journey from homelessness to basically living the American dream.
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With the influx of many residents from various countries, this NCC department was created to meet the needs of a growing bi-lingual, immigrant community. Formerly known as The Hispanic Development Corporation, the new Adult Learning Center (ALC) has expanded its services to include the neighborhood’s primarily low-income immigrant populations (from many different countries), who have similar education and social services needs.
The Adult Learning Center's objective is the spiritual, social, economic and political development of Newark’s immigrant community. Advocacy is provided to residents on health, housing, employment, education and social services.
The Adult Learning Center offers an array of services that include
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English Conversation Groups (ECG)
- General Education Development (GED)
- Citizenship
- Computer and Touch-typing
- Community organizing
English as a Second Language (ESL) ~ Provides a full program of English classes for those who speak other languages and is a key part of New Community’s LEAP literacy program for adults. ESL classes are held on beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. There are also special enunciation classes as well as citizenship classes. Programs are held at Our Lady of Good Councel School, at 654 Summer Avenue and at the Adult Learning Center.
Availability: Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM.
General Education Development (GED) ~ Provides instruction in each of the five (5) subject areas of the GED exam: Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. Students take simulated tests, which are corrected and analyzed to determine strengths and weaknesses. In addition to classroom instruction, the Literacy Lab is equipped with computers that contain interactive literacy and GED Test Prep software (Aztec Software). Students are referred to appropriate test sites when they are fully prepared to take the actual GED exam. Obtaining a High School diploma is one of the crucial first steps in finding gainful employment and ensuring career development. Classes are offered at 201 Bergen Street in Newark
Availability: Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Citizenship ~ Provides training for those individuals who desire to become citizens of the United States and enjoy the freedoms, protections, and legal rights which the Constitution promises. The course is comprised of American history and government, sample tests using questions found on the actual INS naturalization test, and written and oral exercises to improve the communication level in order to be better prepared for the Citizen and Immigration Services interview.Availability: Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Computer and Touch-typing ~ Provides training in two different levels Basic (Operational Systems, Hardware, Note Pad, Paint, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, etc.) and advanced (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). Courses are offered in semesters of 10 weeks, 4 times a year by bilingual instructors.
Availability: Mondays through Thursdays 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Saturdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Voter Registration ~ Works to empower the community by increasing voter registration and also facilitates the community’s presence on boards and groups that deal with neighborhood issues. Hispanic Development also advocates for human rights on all levels.
Social Services ~ ALC provides direction to those seeking assistance with food, shelter and job placement. Linkages are made to services within the New Community Network and to outside providers.
Community Organizing ~ The Adult Learning Center works actively with individual residents and resident groups to develop programs and organize the community around key issues. The Bridge Project has brought together resident groups from Newark’s West and Central Wards to improve rail overpasses in neighborhoods. It is a partnership with the New York-based Project for Public Spaces and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Partnerships:
- Aztec Software
- UMDNJ - S. A. V. E . Program
- UMDNJ - S. T. O. P. Program
- Department Child and Family Well-Being Division of Immunization
- Horizon NJ Health
- USCIS Newark
- Banco Popular
- Rutgers EFNEP project
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To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement.
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