The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (JPCCALP) is the ideal way to develop your skills in English, math, reading, and writing, and make progress towards your educational goals. We offer free, day, evening, face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes convenient for busy adults. ALP is a full-service program where students can begin at any level and advance to college.
Adult Learning Program currently offers Career & College Pathways and has partnered with various community organizations and institutions of higher learning. Our programs and career and college pathways are available to all ALP students that retain enrollment through any given semester.
In January 2014, the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) exam replaced the GED (General Education Development) exam in Massachusetts for obtaining a high school credential, accepted by almost all U.S. employers, colleges and universities.
You can enroll in:
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English classes
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CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
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math classes
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computer classes
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career and college counseling
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tutoring
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citizenship classes
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HiSET exam prep
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English Conversation Groups
Welcome to the Adult Learning Program
The information you need to succeed
Message from the Director:
Welcome to the Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (ALP) website! We are delighted that you are interested in joining our community of learners. Our mission is to provide you with the resources, support, and guidance you need to achieve your educational and career goals. Whether you are interested in improving your English language skills, earning your high school equivalency, or training to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) we are here to help you every step of the way.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our students. Your success is our success. Please explore our website to learn more about our programs, resources, and upcoming events. If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and personal goals.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joyce E. Henderson,
Adult Learning Program Director
Our Mission
The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (ALP), part of the Jamaica Plain community since 1982, was established in response to the demand for basic education, employment-related skill building and ESOL services among local adults. During that time, ALP has provided free education, pre-vocational, and other support services to low and moderate income adults to over 5400 adult learners. Each year, we serve over 300 adults, from 18 years of age and up.
The mission of ALP is to provide an innovative learner-centered, participatory educational program to educationally disadvantaged and Limited English Proficient adults. Our goal is to help students attain the education, skills, and self-reliance that will enable them to more fully participate in their communities and in the education of their children, and will further enhance opportunities for personal development, life-long learning, and economic self-sufficiency. Towards that end, we provide the tools to enable historically disenfranchised individuals and groups to more fully access, utilize, participate in, and impact the resources and development of their communities.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Certification
for English Language Learners
The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Certification for English Language Learners is a 14 week training where learners are actively pursuing CNA credentials while improving their English language proficiency. The training includes English language instruction, basic mathematics, and clinical/healthcare site instruction.
Students will receive free training, free books, free scrubs, a free Chromebook, and job placement.
To be considered for the CNA training, all students must pass a background check, have legal employment eligibility, show proof of a recent physical, have all state-required vaccinations, a valid form of photographic identification (state or United States issued) and must complete financial and family documentation.
For additional information regarding the CNA Training please call 857-728-0400.
