Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/03/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Category(ies)

• Queens

NYCHA Residents, ages 18 years and older, interested in obtaining their High School Equivalency (HSE/GED), Adult Basic Education, or English classes, are invited to learn more about the free classes provided by the Queens Public Library (QPL) this Fall 2026. Queens Public Library representatives will provide an overview about the following classes and the application process to join a scheduled class beginning in September.

Free Adult Education Classes (available for adults, ages 18 years and older):

• High School Equivalency (GED classes)
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Adult Basic Education

Free Young Adult Learning Services (YALS; available for young adults up to 24 years old):

Work towards your High School Equivalency in a supportive, collaborative, and holistic environment with YALS. YALS offers:

• Classes in the four GED subject areas (Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies), with one day of case management a week
• Free transportation with a complimentary Metro Card
• Paid internships, college tours and job readiness programs
• Small tutorial groups for reading, writing, and math
• Independent study options using computer software, audio, and other multimedia available at QPL
• Stipends, field trips, and additional incentives
• Workshops for job readiness and leadership skills
• Referrals for internships and employment
• Individualized attention from supportive, caring instructors and case managers

Date:  Thursday, September 3, 2026

Time:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:  Virtual meeting (please RVSP to receive a virtual meeting link)

*Residents who RSVP will receive an email notification with the virtual meeting information prior to the event. Please ensure your email and contact information is updated in the NYCHA Self-Service portal. For assistance, please contact NYCHA REES at (718) 289-8100.*

How to RSVP:

Follow these steps to register for this event in Opportunity Connect on the NYCHA self-service portal:

1. Register for online access and/or log in to the NYCHA self-service portal https://selfserve.nycha.info/
2. Once you are logged in, click on “Manage Your Account.”
3. Click on the “Opportunity Connect” icon.
4. Go to “Upcoming Events” on the left menu.
5. Select QPL 9-3-2026 on the list of upcoming events and click on “view details”.
6. You must read and confirm the “Information Sharing and Consent Statement” to continue to the final RSVP step.
7. Click “RSVP”.

Check your email for confirmation once you RSVP. Note: In Opportunity Connect you can check “My Events” on the left menu at any time to see all your scheduled events. You can also cancel or reschedule.