Community Learning Center Graduates 42 from Adult Education Classes

The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) recently held its 41^st annual Graduation and Awards ceremony at Cambridge Public Library.  This year, 42 graduates from the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Secondary Education (ASE) and Bridge to College Transition programs received certificates of completion.

Mayor E. Denise Simmons gave the opening remarks and congratulated the CLC students for furthering their education, despite their many commitments and challenges.  She also encouraged the students to remember that, as they move forward in their lives, they are truly valued in the Cambridge community. 

Three students representing the graduating classes – Roya Shahriari (ESOL), Muhammed Khalid (ASE) and Hasna Hassoun (BRIDGE) – addressed their classmates during the ceremony and reflected on their CLC experience with poignant and optimistic speeches.  Fourteen students were honored for attaining their citizenship this year.  CLC Volunteer of the Year, Kenneth Thompson, was also recognized for his generous contribution of time and his dedication to helping other CLC students.  The Friends of the Community Learning Center and the Rotary Club of Cambridge presented 16 scholarships to students pursuing higher education at local colleges and universities.  The recognition and celebration of CLC students, past and present, was a memorable event and a great success.   

The Cambridge Community Learning Center provides educational services to over 900 adults annually.  Free classes are offered year-round, in the morning, afternoon and evening.  For more information, please contact the Community Learning Center at 617-349-6363. Also visit cambridgema.gov/clc.

Photos:

Top: Cambridge Community Learning Center 2016 graduate Anne Marie Caroline Denis with Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons.
Bottom: Cambridge Community Learning Center 2016 graduate Faical Chadimi with Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons.