The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) helps people begin or continue their post-secondary education. Since 1974, the EOC has provided educational access services including academic, career and financial aid advising at eight service centers across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
While the Educational Opportunity Center services generally focus on low-income adults (19 and above) who are first-generation college students seeking a post-secondary education, our services are available to all members of the community. Educational Opportunity Center educational advisors can provide professional assistance tailored to an individual’s needs and circumstances. All of our services are free and our staff is multilingual.
The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc., is the sponsoring partner of the Seven Hills Behavioral Health Educational Opportunity Center.
Talent Search
Talent Search provides students at Keith Junior High and New Bedford High School with the following services:
- Academic advisement and assistance in secondary school and college course selection
- Assistance with completion of college admission and financial aid applications
- Assistance with preparation for college entrance examinations
- College field trips, cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth
- Workshops and counseling for parents of students served
- Online application processing
- Internet research
Appointments
Individuals are encouraged to call in advance to schedule an appointment. Advising sessions are available in Spanish, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm.
The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc., is a sponsoring partner of the Seven Hills Behavioral Health Talent Search Program.
For more information, please call 508.995.3026.
Reducing the Effects of Divorce: A Seminar for Parents
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Download Registration Form in Spanish (PDF)
You and your child’s other parent will always be connected in some way by your shared parenting concern and responsibility. Making this situation work is challenging and sometimes very difficult for parents and their children. This 5 ½ hour seminar will help you to continue parenting your children effectively and to assist them in coping with the effects of separation or divorce.
Topics that will be discussed:
- How families experience separation, divorce, and custody/visitation disputes.
- Typical reactions of children.
- Developmental needs of children.
- Strategies to help children cope.
- Common pitfalls to avoid.
Seminar Information:
Fee: $80.00 per person for two-day seminar
Locations:
Seven Hills Family Services
Family Support Center
1460 John Fitch Highway
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Fire Department
33 North Street
Fitchburg, MA
Seventh Day Adventist Church
100 Colony Road
Gardner, MA
Times:
Weeknight sessions are from 5:45 pm. to 8:30 pm. Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in. Doors will be open at 5:30 pm for evening sessions.
Registration Note:
Enrollment is confirmed on a first come/first served basis upon receipt of payment. Registrations will not be accepted without payment. You will receive confirmation of your enrollment by mail together with workshop time and exact location.
2011 Seminar Dates for Fitchburg
Seven Hills Family Services
Family Support Center
1460 John Fitch Highway
Fitchburg, MA
January 24, 25
February 21, 22
March 28, 29
April 25, 26
May 23, 24
June 27, 28
July 25, 26
August 29, 30
September 26, 27
October 24, 25
November 28, 29
December 12, 13
2011 Seminar Dates for Gardner
Seventh Day Adventist Church
100 Colony Road
Gardner, MA
January 10 & 11
February 7 & 8
March 7 & 8
April 4 & 5
May 2 & 3
June 6 & 7
July 11 & 12
August 1 & 2
September 12 & 13
October 3 & 4
November 7 & 8
December 5 & 6
This program is also offered in Spanish at the following location:
Fitchburg Fire Department
33 North Street
Fitchburg, MA
Seminar Dates:
March 21, 22
August 22, 23
November 14, 15
Items of Special Notice:
- Classes fill up one to two months in advance.
- If you do not receive a confirmation from this agency within one week of the date you sent your registration, please call us at 978-345-4147.
- Failure to attend or cancel your scheduled class at least seven days in advance will result in forfeiture of your fee.
- If you miss the first day of class you will need to reschedule by contacting the office. Do not attend Day 2.
- This is a two-day seminar. Participants must attend both days.
- This is an educational seminar and is not covered by insurance.
- We cannot issue certificates of completion to participants who miss more than 60 minutes of the class.
This seminar is approved by the Chief Justice of the Probate & Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After attending the complete 5½ hour seminar, participants will receive a certificate of completion. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has mandated that SPOUSES DO NOT ATTEND THE SAME SEMINAR.
