Early this summer, Noemy Flores Sudberg and Olga Ventura of Levittown were recognized for their studies at the Nassau BOCES Adult Learning Center (ALC) during an
emotional ceremony held at the ALC in the St. Bernard’s School in Levittown. The two are now ready to enter the workforce after working to improve their English language skills with others receiving their New York State High School Equivalency Diploma by completing the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam.
The Nassau BOCES ALC boasts a comprehensive curriculum and offers classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and High School Equivalency (HSE). All classes assist students to be prepared for college or career choices.
Sudberg and Ventura, both of whom earned the Academic Achievement Award, delivered inspirational and motivational speeches at this year’s ceremony, honoring their time at the ALC and offering words of advice for the future.
“Nassau BOCES has given me an amazing opportunity to improve my English,” said Sudberg. “My speaking, writing and reading skills have gotten better. Because of this, more doors are open to me and I have better job opportunities. I feel more comfortable speaking in public, such as at my children’s parent-teacher conferences. I am grateful to my amazing, wonderful and helpful teachers. Nassau BOCES has been and will continue to be very important to me.”
Ventura entered the summer program last year and is now speaking English fluently.
“I thank Nassau BOCES and all of my teachers for their hard work, dedication, patience and understanding,” she said. “I am grateful for all of the things they have taught us, and for the support they has given us. I admire their professionalism. I thank all of my classmates for the moments we have shared. I admire the ease with which you learn English. I urge you to never give up and always move forward to achieve your goals.”
