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COMPUTER TRAINING:
Beginner,
intermediate and advance computer instruction is available in BCF’s
computer lab. The main focus of computer training is to help prepare
individuals for employment opportunities through skill development.
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WORKSHOPS:
BCF offers free
workshops tailored to fit the individual interests and needs of people in
the community. These workshops are designed to provide the community with
information that will help sustain employability, promote healthy & more
productive lifestyles, and strengthen personal and family relationships.
Workshops topics include: Developing a Positive Attitude, Time Management,
Strategies for Success, Discovering What You Are Best At and How to Job
Search on the Net. Workshops are held each Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am
to 12:00pm. |
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READING IS FUN:
Elementary school
aged children are exposed to reading and reading comprehension through
oral reading of books. This encourages reading and take-home books for
children, especially those who are not exposed to reading at home.
Parents are encouraged to attend in order to help instill a love of
reading and learning in their children. Children experience story times,
puppet shows and book giveaways. |
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G.E.D.:
GED
programs are available for any individual in need of instruction to aid in
obtaining their high school equivalency diploma. The course covers five
areas of study that are tested on the GED exam: English, social studies,
science, reading and math. |
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PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME®
is a 6 or 8 week reading, discussion, and storytelling program held at
public libraries. A university scholar (who functions as a discussion
leader) and storyteller conduct weekly book discussion and storytelling
sessions based on award-winning children's books. It
reinforces the role of the family as a major social and economic unit; it
trains parents and children to bond together around the act of reading and
learning together to improve skill and achievements; it teaches parents
and children to read and discuss humanities topics (history, literature,
and ethical issues, such as fairness, greed, honor, and deceit) as a way
of fostering high academic expectations and achievements in low-literacy,
low-income families; it encourages low-literacy, low-income parents to
enter or continue their own educational programs, whether GED or other
training, and enter the workforce; it helps parents and children learn how
to select books and become active library users.
Bethel Community Facility sponsors this program in collaboration with
Flossmoor Community Church and St. Bethel Baptist Chuch. |
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