Through AAMA’s adult literacy program, Adelante, adult learners overcome language and other barriers to success. Adelante means “to move forward” and that’s what these courses help students to – move forward to higher education, certificate training programs and better job opportunities.
Comprehensive courses and flexible schedules meet the needs of working adults, and AAMA’s Pre-Kindergarten and childcare options make learning a family affair. Classes are offered in multiple locations, with class times to meet varying schedules.
Courses are free and are open to adults 18 years of age and older.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students improve their ability to read, write, listen and speak the English language through five progressive levels.
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High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE/GED)
Students prepare for the four computer-based tests in the areas of Science, Social Studies, Reasoning through Language Arts and Mathematical Reasoning leading to the High School Equivalency (HSE/GED).
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Business Office Technology Administration Course
Location:
AAMA-Adelante
6001 Gulf Freeway , Bldg. C3
Houston, TX 77023
Time:
Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost:
$20 Registration Fee, Personal Interview (Non-refundable)
This 8 week career training course targets individuals who want to enhance their office skills.
Introduction:
Designed to provide students an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities required for assuming administrative assistant and other office positions in today’s competitive workplace.
Topics Include:
Workforce Preparation
General Office Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Keyboarding
Contextualized English
Requirements
Needs to be at a High Intermediate – Advanced Level ESL
Picture ID (Texas ID, Passport, Etc.)
Social Security Card (If available)
No Children Allowed
Please contact Jessica Silva at (713) 929-2330 to learn more.
Customer Service & Sales Certification Program
Location:
AAMA-Adelante
6001 Gulf Freeway , Bldg. C3
Houston, TX 77023
Time:
Monday – Thursday
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost:
$20 Registration Fee, Personal Interview (Non-refundable)
This 8 week career training course targets individuals who want to enhance their customer services skills.
Introduction:
Designed to provide employ-ability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail stores and beyond. Learners who earn this certification will master customer service and sales skills, including understanding the customer life cycle, developing effective strategies to engage customers, assessing customer needs and closing sales.
Topics Include:
Value of Customer Services
Products & Service Knowledge
Professionalism in the Workplace
Workplace Readiness
Requirements
Needs to be at a High Intermediate – Advanced Level ESL
Picture ID (Texas ID, Passport, Etc.)
Social Security Card (If available)
No Children Allowed
Please contact Jessica Silva at (713) 929-2330 to learn more.
AAMA Adelante is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
(Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.)
Relay Texas Numbers: 1-800-735-2989(TDD) 1-800-735-2988(Voice) or 711
Program Highlights
Each year, more than 1,200 adults attend AAMA Adelante classes and approximately 200 students receive the GED certificate in graduation ceremonies held in February and August.
Through these courses, students move forward to better opportunities for themselves and their families. And many, like Yamelith, are inspired to become leaders.
Yamelith dropped out of high school in 2010. She didn’t think she’d ever get her diploma.
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