Current Classes - All Free English · Español Designated as a Partner in the Yonkers Literacy Zone, Yonkers Pathways to Success main location is: VIVE School 75 Riverdale Avenue Yonkers, New York 10701 914 376-8600 Comprehensive services for adults are provided, free of charge. The components listed are integrated into a specialized program developed to meet the goals of individual enrollees. Program Features Day Sessions at VIVE Evening Sessions at PEARLS/Hawthorne and Enrico Fermi Schools Flexible Scheduling Assessment/Prescriptive Testing Individualized Programming Guidance and Educational Services Computer Instruction Employment Preparation Job Placement Assistance Citizenship Preparation Different Paths to the Same Destination There's something rather special about a person who, against not inconsiderable odds, is absolutely determined to finish his or her high school education as an adult. It takes a dogged determination to enroll in a program, take and master the coursework, then take and excel on the exams when all the responsibilities of adult life compete for time and attention. The Yonkers Pathways to Success Adult Education Programs helps smooth the path to this accomplishment, and our staff matches the dedication of our students every step of the way. Watch this, please.

Yonkers Pathways to Success

Adult Basic Education 18 Years Old and Over

Basic Skills Instruction

This course of study concentrates on individual student goals, such as reading and mathematics improvement, vocabulary development and employment preparation. English as a Second Language

This program assists foreign born students who have difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language. In addition to family and community living, there is an increased emphasis on incorporating workplace and vocational English.

High School Diploma Program

Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation, 17 year olds

The Program is designed to offer basic skills, GED instruction and career preparation to those students who have recently dropped out of high school. The flexible schedule includes twelve hours per week of class instruction, counseling and work exploration. Students successfully completing this program are referred for the GED Exam.

High School Equivalency Program 18 years old and over

This program prepares students for the GED exam’s testing areas: language arts reading and language are writing, social studies, science and math. Students work at their own pace on specific areas, as needed. The course of study is offered in English and Spanish.

External High School Diploma Program 21 years old and over

The program provides adults with the opportunity to demonstrate their competencies by means of a system that assesses both generalized and individualized skills. Candidates are required to complete projects at home and attend weekly review sessions. Successful completion of the program leads to a regular high school diploma from the Yonkers Public Schools.

GED Testing

The Yonkers Pathways to Success is an official New York State test site for the GED examination. Applications and schedules for the GED are available at Yonkers Pathways to Success.

Workforce Preparation and Adult Occupational Education

Employment training programs include: Retail Trades, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Culinary Arts; and Security Guard. Personal Care Aide training is provided in conjunction with Family Services of Yonkers. Practice interviews, resume preparation, job search and job placement are part of the employment services offered. Schedules are adjusted to allow candidates to participate in other programs.