Summer is here! It is an excellent time to update your goals for the next school year! The Student Support Team of the Adult Education Program at Chesapeake College is here to help you with these challenges. Being surrounded by a community that can help you thrive is fundamental when planning your future!

Read on and learn more about our programs and new possibilities which you can take advantage of to broaden your education, job choices, and life opportunities in your community.

We are registering for Summer classes now and until June 7th! 

Call to make an appointment to register. If you have a computer and Wi-Fi, you can register remotely with one of our Student Navigators. Call the numbers listed below or email to make an appointment for the following locations: Easton, Cambridge, Federalsburg, Greensboro, Sudlersville, Wye Mills or Chestertown.

ESL interpreters are available to assist you.

• For ABE/GED® classes, contact Beth Moyer at (410) 829-6043 (text), or ged@chesapeake.edu
• For ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, contact Sergio Cilla at 410-443-1163 (text) or esl@chesapeake.edu
• NEDP® program—contact us via NEDP@chesapeake.edu.

Learn how easy it is to register, attend classes, and more!

Have you registered to vote? 2024 is a presidential election year!

By voting during elections, you have the power to make key decisions on the quality of life you want for yourself, your family, and your community. This year, we are voting for president of the United States, US senator, US representatives and for local representation in your county and town governments. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about, like affordable housing, economic issues, job security, gun legislation, healthcare issues, and quality education.

Is this the first time you are going to vote? Then, you need to register here: voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1

Once you register, you will receive a voter registration card by mail. All registered Maryland voters have the option to either vote in person or to vote by mail.

When you register to vote, you can choose to register with a political party. If you choose a party, you become eligible to vote in the primary elections. If you are unaffiliated (no party has been chosen), you will only vote if nonpartisan elections occur in your jurisdiction. A nonpartisan election is an election in which all of the candidates for an office are listed on the ballot without party labels identifying any political parties.

Remember you can also register at your local Motor Vehicle Department.

Click on the link for more information about voting and political parties: elections.maryland.gov/elections/vote2024/

Students in Allison Luersen’s ESL class at the Federalsburg Judy Center visited the library and worked with the computers there.

ESL students in Hannah Custis’s class in Cambridge celebrate their last class of the Winter session with tamales, pizza, chicken, cupcakes, fruit salad, and a variety of other food brought by the students. They practiced English conversation and had a great time.

Where can you find a job?

Here’s a link to Maryland Workforce Exchange, a website from the Maryland Department of Labor where you can find jobs near your location: searchJobs@MDworkforceExchange

You can search for jobs by selecting the distance from your house, the type of job or specific occupation, the minimum acceptable salary, the education level requested, and whether you want to work remotely or in person.

Where Are the Food Pantries?  Click on the link below, scroll to the search box, and enter your county name or zip code. A list of local Food Pantries will pop up with a map symbol. Click on the map symbol and the location will appear on the map. mdfoodbank.org/find-food/

You will also find information on the Food Stamps (SNAP) program by clicking on this link:

mdfoodbank.org/hunger-in-maryland/programs/snap-outreach/

Explore both websites for lots of information on available food programs for you and your family.

“You must be the change you

want to see in the world."

Mahatma Gandhi

Leoniza Martinez Mendoza

ESL Instructor: Jean Pierre Laurenceau

"Leo is one of the most consistent and engaged students in class. She is the most inquisitive student. She asks questions regularly, which helps enhance the learning of others in the class. Her attendance in class is solid and she serves as a good role model for her classmates and exemplifies what an active learner is. It has been a pleasure to see her grow from being a shy student to someone who is taking full control of her learning experiences."

Olimpia Diaz Gonzalez

ESL Instructor: Ceres Bainbridge

"Olimpia is the mother of two little girls, works full time, and rarely misses a class. Olimpia has excellent study habits to learn English. She completes her assignments accurately and on time and reviews in-class assignments at home. She practices pronunciation and expression by reading aloud to her daughters. Olimpia has advanced in her English language skills because of her determination and good practices at home and in class."



Finding job opportunities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland can be achieved through a combination of online resources, local networking, and traditional job search methods. Here are some data-driven strategies to help you in your job search:

1. Online Job Portals: Utilize popular job search websites that cater to the Eastern Shore region, such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Monster. These platforms allow you to filter job listings based on location and job type.
2. State and Local Job Boards: Check the Maryland Department of Labor website and other local employment agencies for job listings specific to the Eastern Shore area. Websites like Maryland Workforce Exchange (mwejobs.maryland.gov) offer job listings and resources tailored to the state.
3. Networking: Attend job fairs, industry events, and networking functions in the Eastern Shore region. Building connections with professionals and employers can lead to hidden job opportunities and referrals
4. Local Chambers of Commerce: Contact local chambers of commerce in the Eastern Shore area. They often have job boards or can provide information about businesses that are hiring.
5. Social Media: Follow companies and organizations on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Some employers post job openings directly on their social media pages.
6. Job Search Apps: Download job search apps like JobSearch, Jobr, and Snagajob to receive job alerts and find job opportunities directly on your mobile device.

Order of Operations

Can you figure out this “Order of Operations” math problem?

Hint: Use PEMDAS (Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, parenthesis, exponents, multiply, divide, add, subtract from left to right)

[15 – (7+6)] ³ - (4 + 2) = _______________

Solution to last issue’s Brain Game: 

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan.

Next Issue: Circle of Life!

For more information about our programs, please contact:

Brenda Horrocks

Director Adult Education

Wye Mills Campus, EDC 10

410-827-5929 | bhorrocks@chesapeake.edu | www.chesapeake.edu

1000 College Circle | P.O. Box 8, Wye Mills, MD 21679

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