South Shore Chamber Of Commerce: Quincy College Launches ESOL Program In Quincy & Plymouth

Press release from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce:

1/3/2022

A $277,623 grant will enable Quincy College to launch a major curriculum initiative early next year, offering English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and High School Equivalency Test (HISET) program free of charge on its campuses in Quincy and Plymouth as well as online.

The comprehensive grant from the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Adult Community Learning Center (ACLS) is designed to benefit those who are underserved, unemployed/underemployed, and bilingual and are seeking to improve their English skills or receive a high school diploma. It covers the costs of books, course materials and technology, in addition to providing transportation assistance for those wishing to attend classes in person. The curriculum offering includes two higher proficiency levels of ESOL (4-5 and 6-7) as well as two High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) levels (5-8 and 8-12), creating a continuum of services as a pathway for students who want to enter certificate or Associate’s degree programs at Quincy College. “It’s a privilege to open our campuses to serve those members of our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to these advanced levels of ESOL and HiSET instruction,” said Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, President of Quincy College. “Whether in person or on line, in Quincy or in Plymouth, it’s never been easier or more convenient to become more proficient in English, obtain a high school diploma, and establish a necessary foundation for personal and professional success.”

Beginning in January and continuing through June, ESOL courses in Quincy will be offered Monday through Thursday mornings in Quincy, and Monday through Thursday evenings in Plymouth. On the Quincy campus, beginning in January, the College will offer a free 37-week HiSET program on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

“We’re pleased to offer all ESOL and HiSET students full access to College services including tutoring, online programs and our library,” said Kate Lopci, Quincy College’s Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement.

For more information about the programs, contact Michael Hernon at mhernon@quincycollege.edu or call (617) 984-1756.

This press release was produced by the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.