The Adult Learner Story

The American Institutes for Research highlights adult learners from Academy of Hope and the Carlos Rosario School to raise awareness about the struggles and triumphs faced by these non-traditional students.

This video features Academy of Hope Executive Director, Lecester Johnson, two Academy of Hope learners, Carlita and Karisma, and one Academy of Hope graduate, Kenneth. Want more stories of Academy of Hope learners and their successes? Check out our Fall 2012 newsletter here.

Academy of Hope mentioned in McCartney's Washington Post column

Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney suggests billionaire philanthropist could start with an investment in Academy of Hope to help bring long-term solution to DC poverty.

Robert McCartney, Washington Post columnist and radio/TV commentator, has been investigating and writing about how the billionaire Bill Conway can put $1 billion to help the area's poorest residents.  Bill Conway is a local area businessman who is looking for a way to make a big, long-term impact and has asked the public for ideas on how to help the DC community. 

The Washington Post columnist has been corresponding with Mr. Conway and has done some of his own research.  Mr. McCartney spoke with Academy of Hope's Executive Director, Ms. Lecester Johnson, just recently after he received various positive comments about Academy of Hope and our work.  Mr. McCartney writes in his Sunday column about his conclusion after weeks of research and interviews on how to start tackling the chronic problem of poverty that too many DC residents face.

He says, "The sorry fact...is that a sizable number of people in our region - at least 50,000 in the District - are so poorly educated that they're effectively unemployable."  Find out what he suggests and how Academy of Hope fits into that long-term solution plan.

"Here's my idea for philanthropist to help poor find jobs"
by Robert McCartney (Published in The Washington Post on October 22, 2011)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/robert-mccartney-heres-my-idea-for-philanthropist-to-help-poor-find-jobs/2011/10/21/gIQAnO886L_story.html


Thank you Mr. McCartney for your thoughtful comments!

Interested in helping?  Volunteer at Academy of Hope as a teacher or tutor, or donate to support our work! 

Opportunities Fair this Thursday

Join DC LEARNs, Academy of Hope and other organizations from the DC area for the 2nd Annual Opportunities Fair at Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Neighborhood Library from 12-4p, on Thursday June 23, 2011. This is a great opportunity for DC residents to find out additional information about free or low cost job training, college preparation, technology as well as the internet and personal development.

Academy of Hope recognizes the great importance in all of these areas and how this Opportunities Fair can impact DC residents. We will be setting up our own booth to inform the community of the Adult Education resources and services Academy of Hope provides to empower the most marginalized in Washington, DC. Academy of Hope instructors will be available to answer questions and distribute information. We will also be transporting some our adult learners to the Shaw Library so they can learn more about additional services and programs offered throughout the District.

This is a great opportunity for residents of the community to become more aware of both professional and educational opportunities while communing with others at the same time. If interested in attending or if you know someone that this information would be beneficial to then stop by between 12-4p on Thursday, Shaw Neighborhood Library, Lower Level Meeting Rooms. The address is 1630 7th Street NW (near the Shaw/Howard Metro Station). For additional information on the contact Ben Merrion at (202) 727-2431 or email bengamin.merrion@dc.gov

Adult Basic Education Instructor Opening at Academy of Hope

Academy of Hope currently has an opening for a part-time Adult Basic Education instructor. This instructor will teach Academy of Hope classes at the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Naylor Career Center in Southeast Washington, DC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Services or a related field.
• Teaching certification is a plus.
• Must have experience teaching and working with adult learners.

To apply for this position, send resumes to jobs@aohdc.org and use “DOES Instructor” as your subject line. Submit by COB this Thursday, October 21. Classes are scheduled to start November 1.

Position details are described below.

Part-Time Teaching Openings at Academy of Hope

Academy of Hope is currently hiring part-time Adult Basic Education and GED instructors. We have positions open at different facilities and at various times throughout the day.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Services or a related field 
• Teaching certification is a plus. 
• Must have experience teaching and working with adult learners. 

To apply for any position, send resumes to jobs@aohdc.org and use the subject line of your e-mail to specify which position you prefer.

Positions Available:

• Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor (part-time)
• Pathways Math Instructor (part-time)
• GED Math Instructor (part-time)

Position details are available here.