Supported
Education
Education plays a significant role in ones self-esteem. Personal
satisfaction comes from obtaining education goals. More and more
employers are requiring minimum levels of education or vocational
certificates. Adventure House is located in a rural North Carolina
town where the textile industry has been the dominant means of employment.
This industry is becoming non-existent. Education has become a necessity
in order to obtain employment. Adventure House is committed to providing
opportunities for members to complete and further their education.
The Supported Education Program at Adventure House assists members
in a variety of ways. Members and staff provide assistance in overcoming
obstacles and guidance in achieving educational goals. Often times
members have not completed their education because of the reoccurring
symptoms of their illness. We have collaborated with the community
college and have been able to offer on site Adult Basic Education
and Adult High School Classes. This has proven beneficial to the
members. Many members who are not yet comfortable at the college
have chosen to attend the classes at Adventure House. The college
provides the instructor and the materials. This program has been
very successful. We have had many members to complete their high
school diploma. When this is accomplished many feel ready to go
on to the community college and begin working on degree programs
or college transfer programs. Staff and members are available to
help complete financial aid forms and college admission applications.
Transportation is also coordinated and provided for members to and
from class.
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