1. Adult Transitions Pathways Program
Bonnie Truhn
Program Director
Julia Jenista,
ESL Outreach and Teacher Lead

2. Leading to employment and self-sufficient families through education.
MISSION:
To provide adult learners with educational opportunities and services, to promote transitional readiness and prepare each individual to become a productive member of the community.
Engaging community and partnership.
Member support and advocacy.

3. Program Locations & Information
Main Campus – Student Center
4800 E. Huron River Dr
GED – College and Career Prep Pathway
College
Co-enrollment
Opportunities in
High Demand Occupational Fields
Harriet Street
332 Harriet St
GED PREP 100
Ypsilanti Township Community Center
2025 E. Clark Rd
GED
(PM ONLY)
ESL
(English and a Second Language)

4. Eligibility Requirements
ESL
GED-Skill Building
Must be 18 years or older.
Registration is mandatory
Fall, Winter, Spring
Reading and Listening test at least twice during the school year.
60 hours in 90 days
Serve participants 16+ with or without high school diploma
(16 & 17 year olds must have a release from school, parental permission, and interview with program director before enrollment)
Orientation is mandatory for ALL Students
Must have a valid ID, know their Social Security Number
$30 check or money order
Scholarships available for enrollment (Everything else is free)

5. WCC Main Campus & Harriet locations
Features of Adult Transitions Pathway (Contextualized Learning and Individualized)
WCC Main Campus & Harriet locations
Contextualized learning
Making learning meaningful to students by connecting instruction to the real world applications (Financial literacy, Job Readiness, etc.)
Individualized academic, career and employment plan
Specific to students needs and goals
Teacher-led instruction
Instructors use a combination of learning strategies to engage students
Computer literacy
Transferrable Skill Development
Mentors/Tutors
Extensive wraparound services and support

6. English as a Second Language (ESL)
Ypsilanti Township Community Center only
Partnership with WISD and Ypsilanti Township
Focused on students from the area.
Students reading mainly between 2nd and 10th grade levels.
Determined by reading test during orientation.
Admissions 3 times per year
Fall, Winter and Spring
Field trips, guest speakers, conversation groups, computer based practice

7. Integrated Education and Training
WCC Main Campus Only
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)
Examples:
·         Word: writing papers and reports
·         Power Point: making presentations
·         Excel: budgeting
2. College co-enrollment opportunities in high demand career areas (Free)
Central Sterile Processing (Stackable Certificate)
Manufacturing Certificate (Stackable Certificate)
Health Care Careers (1 credit class)

8. Student Stories – MEET YUKI
Yuki joined our program in January She came from Japan. Her spouse was working for Toyota and her family was placed in South Canton. Because of VISA regulations, Yuki was not allowed to work, however, she is a pharmacist by trade. Yuki began in our lower level English course. By the end of her first semester, she has placed into the higher level. She became an integral part of program, and had made many friends by the time she had to return home. She told us that, because of her experiences with ESL class and learning English, she wanted to change her trajectory of her career. Before she even left for home, she decided to quit her job. She is currently working for an American company in Japanese as their translator between pharmaceuticals. She is currently applying to American positions that will allow her to work remotely so that she and her family can continue to travel and she can continue to use her English skills.

9. Meet Kim GED to WCC Surgical Student
Kim is a former student of our program and attended our Harriet Street location. She worked diligently on preparing to take her GED tests while managing many barriers that some would say seemed “impossible”. With the support of the Adult Transitions Pathway team Kim successfully earned her GED and immediately thereafter transitioned into her role as a WCC college student. She continued to be an encourager to the students around her. Kim chose the Health Care track where she studied to become certified in Central Processing Sterilization. Kim is a true example of someone who has utilized the resources she’s received to make life changing decisions. Kim is happily employed at St. Joseph Hospital in the surgical department.

10. Handouts ESL Frequently Asked Questions
ESL program flyer for clients/patrons
GED flyer for clients/patrons

11. QUESTIONS?
Contact Information:
Bonnie Truhn:
Marisol Adelman:
(GED Admissions)
Beth Feldkamp: (GED)
Julia Jenista: (ESL)