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| Last updated on September 4, 2008 |
Our Vision: The Education Exchange is the leader in connecting individuals and businesses in the Rhode Island community to educational services that improve lives and achieve workforce goals.
Our Mission: To provide ongoing educational tools and opportunities that are informative, relevant, and responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses in South County and the larger RI community.
Description:
The Education Exchange is a 30-year-old,nonprofit, 501(c)3 agency that provides life-long learning opportunities (ESOL), high school equivalency (GED) and customized workforce training to communities and businesses in Southern RI and beyond. We are the only GED testing site in Southern RI.
In addition, we offer reading, writing and math improvement classes and have recently upgraded our computer lab with new equipment. In our computer lab, we offer classes in MicroSoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks.
History:
The 1960s and 1970s resulted in a demand for a better-educated populace and in 1978 the Washington County Adult Learning Center was established.
The Education Exchange began life in January 1978 as the Washington County Adult Learning Center or WCALC, part of the Chariho Regional School District. Adults who had been out of school for years came to classes in solid numbers and in the first two years 534 candidates graduated. On July 1, 2003, after 26 years of operation, more than 12,000 clients and 4,000 GED graduates, the Washington County Adult Learning Center became an independent organization. Over the years the demand for convenient adult education services resulted in more expansion of class offerings, locations, and teaching staff.
In March 2006, the corporate name was officially changed from Washington County Adult Learning Center to the Education Exchange.
The mission of the Education Exchange is to provide ongoing educational tools and opportunities that are informative, relevant, and responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses in South County and the larger Rhode Island community.
Our vision at the Education Exchange is to be a leader in connecting individuals and businesses in the Rhode Island community to educational services that improve lives and achieve workforce goals.
Contact people:
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Peggy Benz, Executive Director, (401) 783-0293, (email)
Ellen Gallagher, Director Of Development & Outreach, (401) 783-0293, (email)
Candice Moretti, Office Manager, (401) 783-0293, (email) |
Office fax number: (401) 783-0293
Address:
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4808 Tower Hill Rd., Rm 214, Stedman Government Center
Wakefield, RI 02879
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Web Site: http://www.educationexchangeri.org
Directions:
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Call us for directions. 783-0293
Nearest Bus Stop: Wakefield Mall/Flex bus, 10 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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| What type of organization |
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
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