Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center is proud to have Katrina Norvell as the January 2011 student of the month for the College Prep Program. Katrina was born and raised in Syracuse. She has little time for personal hobbies because along with attending classes at SEOC, she works full-time, has a home to maintain and her children to support.
Katrina likes to read, but her busy life does not allow much time for it. She decided to continue her studies after a list of educational programs was recommended for pre-requisites by a local nursing school. She chose Syracuse EOC because of the small class sizes and the convenient location.
Katrina’s favorite subject is English. She has always enjoyed writing. Vocabulary is one of her stronger skills and she prefers writing over speaking. Her future educational and career goals include completing the pre-requisites for nursing school, completing nursing school at St. Joseph’s, and becoming a successful RN.
“Katrina has been a joy to have in class,” said instructor Chip Moulton. “She has a great personality and has excelled in every aspect of her coursework here at the EOC.”
Katrina says overall what she likes best about SEOC is the small class environment. She feels it makes for easier learning.
Syracuse EOC wishes Katrina the best in all her future endeavors.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center, one of 10 education opportunity centers in New York State, provides vocational and academic programs and counseling services to academically and/or economically disadvantaged adults age 17 years and older, in Central New York. Classes are offered at no cost and to enroll, students must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Currently, the EOC offers GED Preparation, Certified Nurse Aide, Medical Billing and Coding, College Preparation, English as a Second Language, Emergency Medical Technician, Computer Software Training and Medical Secretary.
The EOC also offers free tutoring services in math, reading and writing, a Microsoft Certification class, a computer lab, an official GED testing site and career counseling for their students and the community and operates the BRIDGE program, providing essential job search skills training, case management services and intensive job placement services to clients, who are public assistance recipients with dependent children.
As a part of EOC’s dedication to serve the Central New York community, the Center has partnered with various city, state and county organizations, including the Salvation Army, P.E.A.C.E., Hope 4 Housing, JobsPlus!, Onondaga Community College, CNY Workforce Development Institute, Parents for Public Schools, YMCA, Faith Hope Community Center, The Red Cross, Earth Corp and Southside Community Coalition.
The EOC offers day and evening classes and is open year-round, enrolling new students every five weeks. For more information about Syracuse EOC’s programs and services call 472-0130 visit syracuseeoc.com.
