Adult & Continuing Education Cooperative Services
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, option 2
- Adult and Continuing Education Co-Ser #106.000
- High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Co-Ser #957.000
- Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Co-Ser
- English as a Second Language Co-Ser #900.020
- Out of School Youth Education Program (Second Chances)
Adult and Continuing Education Co-Ser #106.000
Contact:
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, option 2
Locations:
- Orange-Ulster BOCES, Amy Bull Crist Campus CTE Building, 39 Gibson Road, Goshen, NY 10924
- Newburgh Adult Learning Center, The Maple Building – First Floor, 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
Orange-Ulster BOCES Adult Education Division has aligned the primary workforce training programs with either licensure or national certifications. These training programs include workplace skills and preparation for certification exams. Personal enrichment programs are also offered as a community service. Fall, winter, spring and summer sessions offer year-round training.
Career Development Center Programs
- Automotive Academy
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Electricity
- Plumbing
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)
- EKG Technician (NHA)
- Medical Billing and Coding (AAPC)
- Phlebotomist Training Program (NHA)
*(AAPC) American Academy of Professional Coders
*(NHA) – National Health Careers Association
Continuing Education and Career Development Center programs are described in the BOCES Fall, Winter & Spring course catalogs or on the OU BOCES website at ouboces.org/student-of-all-ages/adult-education
Admission:
Admission requirements for vocational trades or health career courses are either a U.S. high school or GED diploma or transcript. A student without a diploma or transcript must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Registration:
The Continuing Education Fall semester begins in September, Winter in January and Spring in April. To register go online to ouboces.org. Click the Register Online link for Continuing Education classes.
Tuition:
Varies with length and type of course. Purchase of materials and protective equipment may be necessary in some programs. Tuition and materials charges are paid by the enrollee at the time of registration. Textbooks are included in tuition.
Veterans Benefits
Some individual programs have been approved for the training of veterans.
Certificate Program
All Career Development Center programs are aligned with national accrediting agencies or NYS licensure that require successful exam results for completion.
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Co-Ser #957.000
Contact:
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, ext. 1
Locations:
- Middletown, N.Y.
- Newburgh Adult Learning Center, The Maple Building – First Floor, 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
A program of study that is designed to enable the student to pass the New York State High School Equivalency Diploma Exam given periodically by the State Education Department throughout the state. Emphasis is on developing reading comprehension in literature, the sciences and social studies, as well as the strengthening of skills in mathematics and English language usage. Additional emphasis is placed on workplace skills and career readiness.
Students are tested at admission to determine areas of strength and weakness. When, in the judgment of both student and school personnel, the student is ready to take the equivalency examination, the student is assisted in arranging for an appointment for the exam at a testing center convenient to the student.
A case manager is available to consult with students both prior to admission and throughout the course.
Admission:
Persons must be over 21 years of age and not enrolled in a regular public or private school. Those seeking admission should call (845) 781-6715, option 1, or email ae@ouboces.org
Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Co-Ser
Contact:
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, ext. 1
Locations:
- Middletown, N.Y.
- Newburgh Adult Learning Center, The Maple Building – First Floor, 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
A program of study that is designed to enable the student to pass the New York State High School Equivalency Diploma Exam given periodically by the State Education Department throughout the state. Emphasis is on developing reading comprehension in literature, the sciences and social studies, as well as the strengthening of skills in mathematics and English language usage. Additional emphasis is placed on workplace skills and career readiness.
Students are tested at admission to determine areas of strength and weakness. When, in the judgment of both student and school personnel, the student is ready to take the equivalency examination, the student is assisted in arranging for an appointment for the exam at a testing center convenient to the student.
A case manager is available to consult with students both prior to admission and throughout the course.
Admission:
Persons must be over 21 years of age and not enrolled in a regular public or private school. Those seeking admission should call (845) 781-6715, option 1, or email ae@ouboces.org
English as a Second Language Co-Ser #900.020
Contact:
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, ext. 1
Locations:
- Newburgh Adult Learning Center, The Maple Building – First Floor, 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Middletown High School and Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY
- South Orange Family YMCA, 45 Gilbert Street Ext., Monroe, NY 10950
- Middletown YMCA, 6 Liberty St., Middletown, NY
- Middletown Recreation Center
English as a Second Language is a program that serves those adults whose native language is not English. Special techniques and materials are used to develop competencies in the use of English. Learning sites are located throughout the county. Contact ae@ouboces.org to find the location closest to you.
Admission:
Persons must be 21 years old or over and not enrolled in a regular public or private school. Persons may be admitted at any time during the school year. Those seeking admission should call 845 781-6715 or email: ae@ouboces.org There is no cost to enroll.
Out of School Youth Education Program (Second Chances)
Contact:
Email: ae@ouboces.org, Phone: (845) 781-6715, ext. 1
Locations:
- Newburgh Adult Learning Center, The Maple Building – First Floor, 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Port Jervis Library
The Orange-Ulster BOCES operates a program for out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The program provides the following:
- High School Equivalency Preparation classes and testing are provided throughout the year. Individualized tutoring as well as group instruction are offered to students who qualify.
- Workforce readiness education and training are woven into coursework in order to prepare students for transition into college, careers, apprenticeships, and vocational training.
- Job Shadowing and Internships are provided locally to students in varying different career sectors. Students are given paid work experience through partnerships with local businesses and agencies.
Admission:
The program is available to out of school youth who are between 16 and 24 years old and who meet WIOA Title 1 requirements. There is no cost to enroll.
