Unemployed and underemployed adults have an opportunity to get basic skills training to prepare for careers through an Adult Basic Education (ABE) Innovation Program. Orientation for this program will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Urban League of Greater Dallas Headquarters, 4315 S. Lancaster Road at 9:30 a.m.
The Urban League of Greater Dallas, El Centro College and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas have partnered to train unemployed and underemployed adults in adult basic education programs for career path employment and post-secondary education in high-demand occupations in Dallas County.
This program is for individuals ages 18 and older and will provide GED preparation and testing, basic workplace vocabulary and skills courses including computer applications and basic job readiness training; engage basic skills instructors and technical and occupational faculty in professional development related to ABE; and transition participants from basic skills training to Career Pathways training at a Dallas County Community College.
For more information on the Adult Basic Education Innovation Program call (214) 915-4600.
