Do you want to improve your reading, writing, and math skills or to prepare for the GED/HiSET exams, college, training or improved job opportunities? Then this free of cost opportunity is for you! Bristol Online Adult Education offers flexible options designed to help you meet your goals. 

You must be a resident of Massachusetts, Bristol County or be collecting unemployment from the state of Massachusetts to participate.

There are two different types of online classes: 

• Online Zoom Classes - these classes are taught live on Zoom by an instructor with other students in the classes.
  • Monday through Thursday 
    • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
    • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
• Self-Paced Online Program - You will learn by using online software programs. You will have an online coach to assist you with the program, but the majority of the learning is done on your own time. 

Each student receives:

• Personalized Learning Plans
• Technology Assistance
• Basic Computer Skills Course(optional)
• Education Advising
• Career Planning Assistance
• Instructor/Tutor Supports

Students and graduates can access free college courses through our transition to college services.

Please register for an upcoming Online Adult Education Placement Test session, then check your email for important information. 

For assistance, contact Kate Costantino, Advisor, at 774-357-2034 or email kate.costantino@bristolcc.edu.

Class Description:

The 4-hour Excel Bootcamp for Advanced Users course will focus on Excel’s advanced Formulas and functions to ensure data consistency and integrity. Topics include Restricting Cell entries to a range of Cells (Data Validation), Group & Ungroup data and Removing Duplicate rows from a worksheet. The Advanced course will allow students to create Charts and Graphics, and how to build Pivot Tables and basic Macros.

Course Objectives for Grant writing

• In this 5 hour class you will be able to research, plan and write effectively for multiple purposes.
• Understand the entire grant proposal writing process, including defining scope, project management and financial projections
• Learn the fundamentals of budgeting
• Identify roles of funding agencies, philanthropic foundations and giving institutions

Course Outcomes for Grantwriting

• Identify funding sources
• Write and present persuasive grants that inspire funders
• Produce high-quality grant proposals
• Increase your knowledge of the development field
• Manage a grant
• Nurture a relationship with funders