Adult Education Programs
Education has always been a core component of our mission. Our Adult Education programs are designed to be accessible and practical, empowering students to build new skills, enhance job opportunities, and boost their earning potential.
See all programs: ESOL | High School Equivalency Program | College & Career Readiness | Adult Education Weather Policy
Expand your skills with adult education in Beverly, MA, and beyond
Adult Education Opportunities with Beverly Bootstraps
Beverly Bootstraps Adult Education Department empowers individuals through accessible, high-quality educational opportunities. We provide personalized tutoring to help students earn their High School Equivalency certificate and offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to enhance communication skills. In addition, we help young adults and adults develop realistic plans for their future through our College and Career Readiness program.
Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, foster personal growth, and create pathways for success in both academic and professional pursuits, ensuring that all individuals have the tools they need to achieve their full potential.
Taught by a dedicated group of staff and volunteers, many of our programs offer ongoing, one-to-one instruction to provide the support each individual needs to achieve long-term success. Both daytime and evening classes are offered throughout the year.
Providing ESOL for individuals living in Boston’s North Shore
Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program provides non-English speakers with basic English language skills required for life in the United States. Our goal is to provide a foundation for becoming confident, accurate, and fluent speakers and writers in English, as well as to learn to read content for work or continuing education. Classes are offered in person in small groups of similar English ability–starters to intermediate learners. We offer Fall, Winter I, Winter II, Spring, and Summer sessions.
Our Spring ESOL classes are currently at capacity.
The Summer Session begins July 8 and runs through August 14, with classes held every Tuesday and Thursday, both morning and evening.
Registration opens June 17.
By registering, you’re committing to attend both Tuesday and Thursday classes each week.
For more information about ESOL classes, please contact Moriah Tinkham at mtinkham@beverlybootstraps.org or 978-927-1561x141.
High School Equivalency Program
The High School Equivalency (HSE) program (formerly called the GED program) at Beverly Bootstraps provides GED or HiSET test prep in reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics.
HSE tutoring is offered virtually via Zoom and/or in person to accommodate your needs.
Take the first step to a brighter future by completing the application below. Once we receive your application, we require an interview via Zoom or in-person before we assign you a tutor. With an HSE certificate, our students have greatly improved their career and salary potential.
For more information about the HSE program, please contact Jo Uminski at juminski@beverlybootstraps.org or 978-927-1561 x 142. You may also download the flyer by clicking here.
College & Career Readiness
The College and Career Readiness program offers personalized career and educational guidance to help young adults and adults develop realistic plans for further education, job training, and sustainable employment that align with their goals and strengths.
Topics include:
- College Application Support
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letters
- Interview Skills
- Job Search
- Career Coaching
- Resume Workshops
Priority is given to families that have utilized other services offered by Beverly Bootstraps and have financial need. For more information, contact Jo Uminski at juminski@beverlybootstraps.org or 978-927-1561 x 142.
Adult Education Weather Closing Policy
We also take our students and staff’s safety as a top priority. In the event of inclement weather, our Adult Education program will follow the closure decisions of Beverly Public Schools. If Beverly Public Schools are closed due to weather conditions, our Adult Education program will also be closed.
If the city of Beverly enforces a parking ban, then Beverly Bootstraps will remain closed and will not reopen until two hours after the ban has been lifted.
For the latest updates on weather-related closures, please check our website, Facebook and Instagram.
“I sincerely mean it when I say that if it wasn’t for Bootstraps and the amazing tutors, I couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you for never giving up on me!”
– Chris, received his High School Equivalency diploma 13 years after dropping out of school.
