Bermuda

 

Education & Training

Continuing education opportunities are important for seniors and those wishing to work with seniors. The following organizations provide education opportunities for either seniors or for those who provide care for seniors.

 

The Bermuda College
Stonington Avenue,
South Shore Rd., Paget PG 04
Tel: 236-9000

 

The Geriatric Aide Programme is a part-time course that prepares students for work as caregivers for the aged in an institutional, community or home care setting. As part of the programme, students are required to complete a training component in an approved geriatric care setting in Bermuda.

 

P.A.C.E. The Centre for Professional & Career Education
Tel: 239-4075

 

P.A.C.E. can assist you in sorting through a professional maze and establish a clear career path.

 

Seniors' Learning Centre
Bermuda College, 7 Stonington Avenue
Tel: 239-4029 • Fax: 239-4039

Email: slc@college.bm
Executive Director: Mrs. Janice Trott

 

“Better Living Through Learning”
More than 700 members from all walks of life participate in over 30 stimulating courses, offered twice a year starting in September and January - always during the day. Seminars and outings are also offered during the year.

 

Community Education & Development Programme
Hamilton & Cedarbridge
81 Court St., Hamilton HM 12
Tel: 292-7735 • Fax: 292-7786

 

St. George's & Southside
P.O. Box DD 265, St. David's DD BX
2 Westcott Rd., St. David’s DD 03
Tel: 297-0007 • Fax: 297-0386

 

Warwick & Sandys
Old Warwick Post Office Building,
72 Middle Rd., Warwick WK 03
Tel: 236-0829 • Fax: 236-1980

 

The Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs offers classes for Golden Agers, over 65, free when enrolment allows. There is a $50 charge for each computer class for tuition and possibly separate charges for materials.

 

Courses relating specifically to seniors:

 

• Caring for seniors in their own homes.

This is a single seminar offered at no charge. Venue: T N Tatem, Warwick.
• Understanding the aging process. One 2 hour session, no charge.
• Computer keyboarding. Introduction for seniors - Learn the basic operations of word processing including entering, editing and formatting text using Microsoft Works/Microsoft Word. Call for more information.

 

Call for more information.