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Programs and Projects

Community Partnerships

The Center works in partnership with community organizations such as, Case Farms, WAGES, the Health Department, Police Department, public schools, local churches, and Wayne Community College, and East Carolina University on behalf of Hispanic/Latinos in Wayne County.

Education

ESL

ESL classes (English as a Second Language) are offered through Wayne Community College at no charge to students.

Basic Computer Skills

Basic computer skills classes for community residents are also offered through Wayne Community College . (Depending on the type of class offered, there may be a small fee to cover the costs.) Specialized classes can be provided for employer sponsored needs as well.

Board Training

The HCDC also provides leadership training for its board members to help them affirm the Center’s direction, achieve its strategic goals, and to prepare and train the members to be able to provide the best services possible

See our class schedule for more info.

HIV-Non-Traditional Testing Site

The center is a certified Non-Traditional HIV Testing Site (NTS) that offers a confidential FREE HIV testing and screening outreach program using the rapid HIV OraQuick Advance HIV-1/2 Antibody test and HIV/AIDS prevention classes facilitated by ECU nursing faculty in partnership with the Wayne County Health Department through the HIV Prevention/Education grant.  Contact us for off-site testing.

BESO (Bookbags for Elementary School Outreach) Program

Bookbags filled with school supplies are provided to elementary age children in need that are enrolled in local schools every year at the begining of the school year. In 2009, 200 bags were distributed throughout the county.