District 214 helps Community Members Reach their Dreams
District 214 helps Community Members Reach their Dreams
Published: 09/24/2021
This week is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. From English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes to High School Equivalency (GED) preparation, District 214’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Program has a variety of classes to offer. Click here to see all of the programs that are available, along with free childcare for children five and under. These courses are helping to change people’s lives.
Xiling Chen is a former Adult Education student. She took both ESL and the Citizenship Preparation class at Forest View Educational Center. Through them, she gained more independence and confidence in the English language. She is now pursuing an associates degree at Harper College in Supply Chain Management.
Irma Torres didn’t finish high school and spent 16 years working in the hospitality industry. She knew that earning her GED would open new job opportunities for her. She is now an administrative assistant at Forest View Educational Center and was recently able to achieve her dream of buying a home for her growing family.