Adult & Community Education
Preparing Rockland County's workforce through education and training!
Rockland BOCES prepares diverse learners with academic, vocational and technological competencies for the 21st century global workforce. Explore our offerings below.
Career Training
Expand your career pathways in a variety of ways from entry-level, noncredit courses to mid-skill level certificate degree programs.
English Classes
Classes and literacy programs help students build self-confidence, explore career potential and develop job-readiness skills.
There are no English Language classes this summer. Classes will resume in September 2025.
GED®
Looking to earn a high school equivalency diploma? Rockland BOCES offers preparation classes for the General Educational Development Test (GED® Test) at no cost.*
Rockland Works: Rockland County’s one-stop employment and training resource, supporting both the employment and training needs of job seekers and the staffing needs of local employers. Learn more about Rockland WOrks.
Employers: Looking for professional development opportunities for your staff ? Learn more about our Business and industry Employee training.
Educators: Looking for professional development opportunities at Rockland BOCES? Visit our Professional Development page.
Our Program
Recognizing that adult learning patterns and needs must be addressed in sensitive and responsible manners, our programs are designed to be comprehensive, supportive and flexible. Rockland BOCES instructors and support staff are dedicated to meeting each individual student’s academic and vocational needs and to the development of self-worth through continuing education.
Our focuses on expanding adult career pathways providing students multiple opportunities, from entry-level, noncredit courses to mid-skill level certificate degree programs. Coursework is aligned with in-demand occupations in the Lower Hudson Valley region in response to the needs of local business and industry.
Whether you seek career training, professional development, adult literacy classes, youth programs or professional growth, we make it convenient and affordable for all students to reach their educational, training, career and personal goals.
Since 1960, Rockland BOCES has developed skilled workers, strong families and successful communities by offering opportunities to learn at every stage of life.
Upcoming Orientations and Info Sessions
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131 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
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131 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
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131 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
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131 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Contact
BOCES Educational Resource Center (BERC)
131 N. Midland Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 348-3500
Fax: (845) 348-3559
Claudia Murphy
Director of Adult Education
Natasha Lafontant
Adult Education Literacy Coordinator
Register Today!
Classes are now open for Spring-Summer 2025. We encourage you to register early to allow time for the admissions process.
Our Mission
To assure that Rockland County adult learners acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to become productive workers, effective parents and contributing members of their communities through up-to-date education programs and relevant and effective post-secondary programs of occupational education.
*Preparation classes are free to students ages 21 and older who have not earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency.