ECS Skills Center Classes The ECS Skills Center, a national education model for homeless and disabled people, serves over 900 students annually with: Classes in adult literacy, basic adult education, GED preparation, and computer skills. Four computer labs located in ECS shelters and supportive housing sites. The Skills Center's low-threshold, high-reward classes are open-ended to accommodate individuals' learning and other disabilities, and staff helps students access housing, recovery programs, mental health and other services. These unique elements set the Skills Center apart from mainstream educational or vocational services and help us to serve individuals facing the greatest barriers to employment. Vocational Training CHEFS Program