Testimony
(What Participants are Saying About Us)
"I am grateful to you for the positive contribution you have made to the quality of my new lifestyle." Ethel
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"I truly believe that New Beginnings has something to offer everyone and have seen it through my observation of the incredible variety of people that attend. It just amazes me that your program reaches so many people and I would recommend it to everyone." Suzanne |
"It has been a pleasure being a participant in the New Beginnings program for the last six months. I would like to say that this program has helped me very greatly in achieving my goals." Esther
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"The program at New Beginnings allowed me to brush up on my skills. I am very thankful for this opportunity. I found that by working independently helped me to push myself." Anna |
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As a human service worker for twenty plus yrs., I understand how difficult it is to operate a customer-centered program, and you folks at New Beginnings do it beautifully. You were not only there to teach but you also gave of yourselves by offering a compassionate ear, motivation and a lot of extra time.""Well a year has gone by since I started you program and I proud to report that I have again.. thanks so your.. re-entered the workforce.
" Janet| "Over the past 6 months at New Beginnings I have learned how to type correctly. I have also learned how to do Word Processing and use Excel. Currently, I am learning how to budget my money using the software program Quicken." Maria |  |
"As a result of losing my employment, I found myself in need of income and began selling collectible items through antique shops. This actually was more trouble than it was worth, and I was kindly told by one shop that I should learn how to do it myself".
"Because of New Beginnings, I have discovered a new line of work that is interesting and fun for me. In a time of financial hardship, my auction sales (enabled by New Beginnings) helped more than I can say. It could never have been accomplished if you and your staff did not provide the kind and generous instruction that you have for what has turned out to be a rather extensive endeavor." Joanna
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"My husband I enrolled in New Beginnings at the age of 73 and presented a challenge to the instructors. In the short period of time we were able to attend class, we learned a great deal about Word 2000, enough for us feel comfortable in using it everyday. We also learned how to download and save all our documents create folders to catalogue our photos, etc." Denis & Therese |
"I have learned so much in the time that I have been here. It is such a pleasure to go home with the feeling of such an accomplishment. It really is a great feeling to learn something that you know you will be able to put to good use."
"The teachers here are all excellent and so helpful. All the staff are really here to help you learn. I just can't say enough about them all. This is the best place in the world to get so much knowledge." Carol
"I like the program so much that I have recommended it to a couple of people all ready. Again, thank you so much in giving me an opportunity to advance my Excel skills." Laura
"The title of this wonderful school that has helped not only me but so many others is called "New Beginnings," It is a school that teachers a new beginning of how to make a dream come true, a business to start, write, or mail a simple E-mail to friends. A new beginning is to connect with the world and answer many questions. The school has teachers, who care, and they help people learn the technical skills needed to accomplish all of this." Penelope
"Although my initial interest in coming to New Beginnings was to learn Excel , which I have attained a working knowledge of , I also attended an intro to the internet class. The internet class has allowed me to explore a number of areas for information regarding personal health issues. This information has not only has given me peace of mind, but I feel it has allowed me to more effectively communicate with my Doctors."
"In addition, most recently, I have been utilizing the staff and computers at New Beginnings to update and refine my resume, learning Word along the way. As usual the staff continues to be an excellent source of information and guidance in this endeavor." Steve
New Beginnings really helps me to stay positive and upbeat by providing the opportunity to attend regular sessions (I believe that keeping a routine is very important especially when being out of work). It gives me the option of exploring whatever computer programs I want to learn and proceed at my own pace." Suzanne
"I always felt welcomed, I was given assistance when needed in a friendly manner, and I appreciate more specifically the fact that New Beginnings was available to me, free of charge, in my time of need. Thank you very much." Susan