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College Preparation Services

• This program is designed for students who are interested in attending college and would like assistance in preparing academically and otherwise for the college experience. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing and math skills, preparation for placement exams, and overall college readiness. In addition to classroom instruction, College Prep students receive services through BRC’s workshops and case management; weekly workshops to develop and reevaluate college and career plans and to develop note-taking, time management, study and test-taking skills, and college tours. Students are also provided with assistance in completing college enrollment and financial aid applications, and more.

• Required Courses:  English for College, Math for College, and College Success.

• Criteria for Enrollment:  Minimum 10.0 TABE reading and 9.0 TABE Math; High School Diploma or HSE; desire to enroll in college

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• This two-level program is designed to provide basic English literacy skills to non-native adults through an integrated skills approach. It also provides students with the cultural information they need to manage everyday life situations. 

• Required Courses:  Beginning & Intermediate English, Oral Communications, Basic Writing, and Computer Literacy & Self-Paced Lab.

• Criteria for Enrollment:  Ability to read/write in the native language; limited English proficiency; BEST PLUS Test 

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High School Equivalency (HSE)

• This three-level program includes Pre-GED (Level 1), GED(Level 2) and Advance GED (Level 3). It is designed to help students who do not have a high school diploma to take and pass the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test.  Students are assessed for placement at intake and are enrolled in the appropriate level program and given instruction and academic support to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills. The GED Program is self-paced and allows students to progress at their own rate in preparation for the state examination.  Upon successful completion of GED requirements, students are scheduled to take the GED  examination on site (BRC is an official GED Test Site for the New York State Department of Education).

• Required Courses:  Reading, Writing, and Math.

• Criteria for Enrollment:  Minimum 9.0 TABE reading and 8.0 TABE math.

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Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide (HHA/PCA)14

• This program is designed to help caring individuals gain employment as Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides.  Students learn the essentials of home and personal care, including basic housekeeping, feeding and bathing, in order to assist the elderly and home-bound in their homes.  It includes a Home Health clinical experience.

• Required Courses: Fundamentals of Patient Care for Home Health Aides, Anatomy & Physiology for Home Health Aides, Nutrition, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.  Career Readiness is a prerequisite for enrollment in the program..

• Criteria for Enrollment:  Minimum 9.0 TABE reading; ability to pass a physical exam, drug test and background check; interest in health field; purchase designated uniform.  Completed physical exam and drug test must be submitted prior to first day of class.   New York State Clearance and finger printing required for employment.

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Pre-Vocational Program (PVP)

• The Pre-Vocational Program is designed for students to obtain knowledge and foundational skills required to meet the minimum academic requirements for a variety of vocational programs. The program focuses on providing foundational skills such as: reading comprehension, writing, math, keyboarding, study and problem solving skills and some foundational content related to the specific vocational program of their interest. The pre-vocational program is tailored to the academic needs of each individual student as prescribed by their initial TABE scores and the academic requirements for the vocational program of their choice.

• Required Courses:  Basic Academic Skills, Vocational Preparation (Foundations of Allied Health, Business Foundations).

• Criteria for Enrollment: Minimum TABE score of 9.0 for reading, language and math. Applicants must also meet all other criteria for enrollment in the vocational program of their choice.

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Digital Literacy

• Computer Literacy helps the new and experienced computer user to develop a fundamental understanding of computers. The program assesses student computer knowledge and instructs students in basic computer concepts.  New and advanced computer users develop the essential skills to use computers with confidence.  Students can use this computer technology both in everyday life and in business settings.  The curriculum includes computer basics, the internet, sending e-mail, computer security and computer etiquette.  Instruction will be provided through self-paced learning in a computer lab. Computer Literacy teaches the basics of computer use including Word, Excel , PowerPoint, e-mail and the use of the internet. 

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Career Readiness

• This course is designed to prepare students for work and career advancement. It teaches students the basic requirements of the workplace and emphasizes the importance of developing the soft skills as well as the technical skills needed to obtain and maintain employment, and advance in their careers. In addition to digital and financial literacy and the basic requirements of the workplace, this course focuses on communication, human relations, decision-making, goal setting, self-management, and job search. 

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