Education is key to securing employment that pays a living wage and opening the door to self-sufficiency. Adults entering the workforce for the first time, or those reentering the workforce after time off, need to acquire skills and knowledge that will help set them on a career path. QCAP offers a variety of workforce development activities that will help adults obtain the education and skills they need to secure jobs that will enable them to support their families and lead to long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
(617) 479-8181 x 187

Service Area: Quincy, Weymouth and surrounding communities.

Adults age 18 and older can learn to read, speak better English and get a GED through QCAP's ABE program. Classes are offered free of charge at various locations throughout Quincy and Weymouth. QCAP offers both day and evening classes, which meet two times a week, September through June. Classes include:

• Basic Literacy - for adults who want to improve their reading
• Pre-GED & GED - for adults who want to get their high school equivalency diploma
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - for adults who want to learn to speak, read and write English.

QCAP's ABE Program is funded by
Massachusetts Department of Education
In collaboration with the
Quincy ABE Planning Council

Learning Links is QCAP's community technology access center offering low-income people who do not have access to a computer and/or the Internet a chance to build essential technology skills so they may find good jobs, secure needed resources, succeed in school, maximize their income, and ultimately attain self-sufficiency. The center offers specialized workshops, activities, and formal computer training to support members' educational and career goals. In 2005, QCAP added free income tax counseling and tax return assistance (including e-filing) to help low and moderate income residents secure eligible tax credits. Through a partnership with Project Bread, Learning Links staff now assist people to complete an on-line application for food stamps, and provide follow-up assistance through the application process. QCAP strives to make Learning Links a welcoming and supportive environment for members. The program is distinguished from other community computer centers because it offers on-site technical help and tutoring provided by volunteers. All Learning Links services are provided free of charge.

Child Care Provider Training
(617) 471-6473 x 202 or x 122

Service Area: Braintree, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth.

Child care providers or those interested in entering the field can access a variety of low cost training and support programs offered by Community Care for Kids (CCK). Professional development opportunities are available to help child care providers progress through the early childhood career ladder and include workshops and college level courses.

Click here to find out more about CCK's Provider Training

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