Adult Education & Job Readiness
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults & seniors, who seek to improve the quality of their life and professional skills. One-day workshops are offered occasionally.
Classes run for ten-weeks; class sessions generally start January/February, April/May, and August/September.
All enrolled students must provide current proof of income, for 4-weeks (paystubs, or notarized letter from employer). Classes are $5/class or $40/session. Classes are free, if you meet one of the eligibility requirements:
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Individuals with disabilities or seniors, 60 years of age or older
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Under 60 years of age, individuals must be under 125% federal poverty guidelines
Adult Education Success
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Open Registration - 0 / cap: 10
Computer - All Levels
Tuesdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
Adults and seniors will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Class Session
301 Garden, Hoboken - Computer Lab
February 4 - April 26, 2019
She is a HOPES Education Specialist and Microsoft-certified instructor.
Open Registration - 0 / cap: 10
Evening ESL
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 PM
Adults will practice conversational English and learn basic English grammar.
Class Session
301 Garden, Hoboken - Computer Lab
February 4 - April 26, 2019
He is a HOPES Community Advocate and ESL teacher.
Open Registration - 0 / cap: 10
Painting
Wednesdays, 10 AM - 1 PM
Adults and seniors will utilize painting to foster creative wellness in themselves.
Class Session
301 Garden, Hoboken - Conference Room
February 4 - April 26, 2019
She is a HOPES Community Advocate and a local Hoboken artist.
Open Registration - 0 / cap: 10
Senior Fitness
Varies by location
Seniors will practice fitness activities, such as chair yoga.
Class Session
Call 1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1108 for more information
Senior Centers - Hoboken & Jersey City
February 4 - April 26, 2019
She is a HOPES Education Specialist.
Open Registration - 0 / cap: 10
Beginner ESL
Thursdays, 10 AM - 12 PM
Adults will practice conversational English and learn basic English grammar.
Class Session
301 Garden, Hoboken - Computer Lab
February 4 - April 26, 2019
She is a HOPES Community Advocate and ESL teacher.
Funded by Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) & Hudson Area Agency on Aging (HCAAA)
Contact Me About Education
Mary Caldwell
Community Education Specialist
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1108
COMPUTER LABS
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HOPES offers free use of our computer labs for educational and professional development
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Individuals can use these computers to edit their resumes, and look for jobs online
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Engage in other professional and educational uses
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In order to utilize this resource, you will need to provide current proof of income for 4-weeks (pay-stubs, notarized letter)
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Proof of income is used for allocating our grants
Location and Times*:
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Rue Building, 301 Garden St., 1:00 – 4:30 PM
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Family Resource Center, 532 Jackson St., 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
* Labs are periodically closed for staff training.
Translation and notary services are also available free of charge, depending on availability of staff persons.
