
Region 20 Program Manager - Alice Graham
S.H. Clarke
2801 Turnpike Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Get started today on a new beginning!
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Our Mission

The mission of Region 20 Adult & Continuing Education programs include helping those individuals ages 18 and above earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) by providing instruction in the areas of reading/language, math, science, and history; creating pathways towards post-secondary training and certification programs; exploring careers and citizenship principles; and improving technology and employability skills that will be vital now and in the future.
Region 20 (southeastern Virginia) will offer HSE programs in the areas of Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED) and English Language Learners (ELL/ESOL) in the cities and counties of Chesapeake, Franklin City, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
Announcements and Upcoming Events

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June Hiring Events Calendar
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Congratulations to the Virginia Beach English Language Acquisition (ELA) Completer Program. The 2022-2023 Ceremony was a great success! Check out the ALC Highlights!
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Stop Inc. is back in the Hampton Roads Workforce Council Glenrock office, with the Work4Ward Workforce Development Program Initiative. For more information you can go to STOP Inc. | Online Classes, Courses & Certifications (edu2.com) Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 - 4:30. In late April, they will be there 5 days a week. See Flyer for Details
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Foundations Transition Program offering tuition-free assistance for upcoming Patient Care Technician and Monitor Surveillance courses. See Flyer for Details!
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Portsmouth Adult and Continuing Education has partnered with Portsmouth@Work and are offering free certification programs in the healthcare industry to Portsmouth residents ONLY! Participants must be 18+-year-old adults released from compulsory attendance. See the Flyer for class offerings! Classes are at S.H. Clarke Academy T/TH from 4-6 p.m.
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TCC Job Skills Training Programs. Grant funding available!! See flyer for details
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Veterans Transition Programs. Check out the flyer for details!
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Check out our New Program: The National External Diploma Program.
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Are you 18 years or older and unable to pass the official GED tests? Need a diploma in a short period of time? If so, you may want to take advantage of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) option available within Region 20.
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Job Postings

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June Hiring Events
- VB Thrive Flyer - Coaching and support to reach your goals
- Bridge 757 Center Flyer - One on One Financial Coaching
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Norfolk HRVEC Compass Hiring Events, Empowerments, Skills Building, and Entrepreneurship events.
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Seniors 55 and Older. Are you looking for a job or skills training? Check out these opportunities from AARP.
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Links to Job Postings
Resources and Links
Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center
Franklin Workforce Development Center
Norfolk Workforce Development Center
Suffolk Workforce Development Center
VA Employment Commission
VA Department of Education Regional Programs
VA Career Works - Norfolk
DARS - Va Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
STOP Inc.
VA Department of Social Services
City of Portsmouth Dept. of Social Services
GED® Testing Service
Region 20 Locales

