Valley Regional Adult Education Fall Class Registration

For Immediate Release

Contact:          Reina Marasco, Director                    203.924.6651

Valley Regional Adult Education Offers Opportunities
to Enhance Academic Skills

Fall Class Registration Announced

 (Shelton, CT August 28, 2012)- The
lifelong pursuit of knowledge and continued expansion of interests is said to
be beneficial for both the mind and body. According
to the National Center for
Education Statistics, almost half of the adult population
in the United States is enrolled in some form of lifelong learning. Adults
in the Valley can join this quest by earning a high school diploma or GED,
learning English, improving computer skills or pursuing a personal interest
through the many classes offered at Valley Regional Adult Education.

Fall academic classes such as
English as a Second Language, Citizenship and GED Preparation begin the week of
September 17 at locations in Shelton (daytime and evening programs), Derby,
Monroe, Seymour and Ansonia(evening programs). There is no fee. Limited
enrollment is on a first come first served basis. Students must be a resident
of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Seymour or Shelton to participate. In person
registration and orientation dates and details can be found online at www.vrae.org.

The Fall 2012 catalog detailing all
programs is mailed to households in Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, Seymour and Shelton.
Browse the catalog online or download a copy at www.vrae.org.
Catalogs are available at the  local library. For additional information,
call (203) 924-6651.

About Valley Regional Adult Education

Valley Regional Adult Education (VRAE)
provides educational services to the residents of Ansonia, Derby, Monroe,
Seymour, and Shelton. Adults come to Valley Regional Adult Education to attend
free academic programs or to take advantage of numerous enrichment courses
offered in each Valley town.

Adult education programs in Connecticut
address the needs of the undereducated adult, the new arrival to this country,
and the individual as worker, parent and community member. These programs
operate through each local school district for the benefit of its community
residents. Visit www.vrae.org or contact us at 203.924.6651.

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