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Long Beach Public Schools

The Adult Learning Center

Long Beach Adult Learning Center

500 Centre Street, Long Beach, New York 11561

Hours:

  • Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Monday through Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MISSION

The Long Beach Adult Learning Center empowers adults to reach their highest potential as learners, parents, consumers and citizens through education and technology.

REGISTRATION

  • Register in person- 500 Centre Street Long Beach NY 11561
  • Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00 or Monday-Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Registration and Testing - No fee.Free Classes.

OFFERINGS

  • ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES – Conversation, reading and writing skills are developed for foreign born adults from around the world.
  • ADULT BASIC EDUCATION – Improve reading, writing and math skills with emphasis placed upon real life situations.
  • PREPARATION FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TEST (GED® Test) – The GED® Test is a series of four subject tests a person can take to demonstrate their high school academic knowledge and is the primary pathway to a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma effective January 2022.
  • NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM – Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma through this unique program which has opened new doors for so many. This nationally acclaimed program for mature adults, 18 years of age and older, offers flexible scheduling, commands mastery of skills and is conducted through one to one appointments. An advisor is available both daytime and evenings. You may enroll anytime throughout the year. For more information please email Patricia Reilly at preilly@lbeach.org
  • GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES – The center offers comprehensive guidance and counseling services designed to provide individuals with educational, vocational and personal counseling.
  • WORKPLACE SKILL DEVELOPMENT – The center provides jobseekers with the following services:
    • Career Planning and Counseling
    • Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Job Placement Services
    • Vocational Training Programs for Careers in High-Demand Industries
    • Referrals for Out-of-School Youth Training Programs
    • Career and Computer Skills Workshops
    • Online Job Banks
  • LONG BEACH LITERACY ZONE AND FAMILY WELCOME CENTER – The center provides assessment, case management and support services. Services and offerings include :
    • ESOL classes
    • GED preparation
    • Adult Basic Education
    • Academic counseling
    • Family literacy
    • Social Services referrals and case management.

The welcome center hub assesses the needs, goals and barriers to education for participants and supports families along a pathway out of poverty. Please call Lisa Wright at 516-544-2949 or email at lwright@lbeach.org.

Training Programs at NO COST to you! Get Credentials and Certifications!!

 

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM GUEST SERVICES

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (M.O.S)

 

HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

PERSONAL CARE AID (PCA)

SERVSAFE - FOOD MANAGEMENT

Requirements

Basic English Skills and get enrolled at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center

Intermediate or Advanced English Skills and get enrolled at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center

Work Authorization,

Get enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced ESL class at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center

 

 

Work Authorization,

Get enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced ESL class at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center

 

Get enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced ESL class at the Long Beach Adult Learning Center

Must complete all 5 certifications in:

  • Food handler
  • Food management
  • Alcohol
  • Allergens
  • Workplace

Offered in day and/or evening

Day & Evening Classes available

Daytime only

Training is offered Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm

and English classes are Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

Training is offered Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm and English classes are Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

Daytime & Evening evening classes available

Credential/ Certification

 

Hospitality and Tourism from American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute (AHLEI)

Guest Services Professional

Microsoft Office Suite From PearsonVue

(M.O.S.)

Home Health Aide (HHA)

From Better Home Health Agency

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

From Better Home Health Agency

ServSafe Certifications

  • Food handler
  • Food management
  • Alcohol
  • Allergens
  • Workplace

 

What kind of jobs is this credential good for?

 

 

 

Customer Service, Hotel worker, Front Desk, Restaurant worker, Catering, Concierge, Sales,

ALL jobs working with people

Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Office Worker, Clerical Worker, Data Entry, Business rep

Companion, Caretaker, Home Health Aide, Nursing Home Attendant, - work in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, private homes

Companion,Caretaker,Personal Care Aide,Nursing Home Attendant, - work in a rehabilitation center, nursing home, or private homes

Dietary Aide,

Restaurant Servers, Restaurant Managers, Restaurant Assistant Managers, Line cook, Restaurant/Deli owner, Catering