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99 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-1586
fax: (978) 373-8466
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Greater Haverhill Adult Learning Program
Anne Powell, ext. 623
Se habla espanol!
This program is
partially funded
through a Community Development Block Grant.
About GHALP
The Greater Haverhill Adult Learning Program (GHALP) is a volunteer tutor
program designed to help adults improve their English Language proficiency,
reading, writing and math skills, and study for the GED. Priority is given
to Haverhill residents, but we also accept students from other towns. Se habla espanol!
Hours
Anne Powell, Program Coordinator, is usually in the office about 25 hours every
week. Her schedule varies from week to week, but is always
posted for viewing on her door. Please call ahead for an appointment
rather than just dropping by, as she is often tutoring during these hours.
Contact
Anne at ext. 623, or the Library Information Desk (ext. 608) for more information.
Volunteer
tutors always needed!
The program usually has a student waiting list of at least two
months. You can help!
You can tutor days or evenings, at a time convenient for you, and we provide
training. Many of our students and tutors become lifelong friends.
Most of the GHALP's students are foreign adults who need to
improve their English. These students are highly motivated,
hard-working, and extremely grateful to have a native English speaker who can
spend at least an hour a week with them. Our tutors tell us that they love the opportunity to
help someone, as well as to learn about the life and culture of another
country. At any given time we have students from twenty or more countries.
** DID YOU KNOW? - You do NOT
need to speak a foreign language to be an ESL tutor!
The GHALP also needs tutors for American-born students who
need to improve their basic reading, writing or math skills, or who need help in
preparing for the GED (high school equivalency) exam. There are hundreds of
adults in Haverhill who are functionally illiterate and can benefit immensely
from one-on-one help. Passing the GED can enable an adult to get a decent job
and get off welfare for the first time in his or her life.
If you can commit to one hour a
week for at least three months, please call Anne Powell at 978-373-1586 x623, or
e-mail
apowell@mvlc.org.
Website Recommendation: GED Practice Tests at
http://www.testprepreview.com
Other Local Organizations
Providing Adult Basic Education Services
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Basic Literacy & GED
CareerLink at Community Action
Inc,
25 Locust Street Haverhill MA
(978) 373-1971 ext. 262
Basic Literacy through GED (four levels). Classes are
Mon thru. Fri, September through June.
Northern Essex Community College
Cindy Therrien
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3447
GED classes in both Haverhill and Lawrence.
Financial Aid available.
Northern Essex Community College / Amesbury Middle School Lynn Ricketts, 978-738-7622 Pre-GED, GED, and
"Transition to College" Programs
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English for Speakers of Other Languages
Under the Tree English Classes
Haverhill Alliance Church
284 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill
978-374-0646, or Beverly Swart at 978-462-0833 (work), 978-373-0893 (home).
Evening classes. Call for information
CareerLink at Community Action
Inc,
25 Locust Street Haverhill MA
(978) 373-1971 ext. 262
Beginning Low,Intermediate and Advanced ESL classes Mon thru. Fri.
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3600
Both day and night classes, all
levels, both Haverhill and Lawrence. Financial Aid available for those with
green card. Consult their website at
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