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Immigrants with high level of English in the greater Boston area
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Program Type
Program Activities
The Career Advancement Program helps advanced English language learners strengthen their English, digital literacy, job readiness, and career planning skills. Participants receive contextualized English instruction, career and education advising, resume and interview support, digital skills training, and help exploring employment, higher education, or additional training pathways. The program is offered in hybrid and online formats to support working adults and participants with transportation or childcare barriers.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
12.5 per week
Program Duration
32 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Next start: September 2026
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1:00pm-3:30pm | Contextualized English / Digital Literacy / Career Readiness | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 6.:30pm-9:00pm | Contextualized English / Digital Literacy / Career Readiness | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Flexible hours Monday - Friday: Homework / Independent Study / Career Portfolio Work
By appointment Monday - Friday: Career Advising / Job Search Coaching / Education Planning
The program is offered on weekdays only. No weekend classes are required.
One cohort is offered in a hybrid afternoon format, and one cohort is offered in an online evening format.
Advising, technical assistance, and career support may be scheduled individually based on participant availability.
Program Requirements
Must demonstrate high-intermediate to advanced English proficiency through program assessment | Interest in employment, career advancement, higher education, or skills training | Ability to participate in scheduled hybrid or online programming.
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Additional Details
Requirements may vary by employer, higher education partner, or training program for participants who pursue interviews, employment, internships, or additional training after completion.
Anticipated outcomes
Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain | Transition to higher education or skills training | English language proficiency gain
YMCA Career Advancement Program Certificate of Completion | Career readiness portfolio, including resume, cover letter, references, and career action plan | Individualized Education and Career Plan | Digital literacy skill gains through use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Teams, email, and online job search platforms | Potential preparation for future credentials, higher education, or skills training programs, depending on participant goals
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies/ Clothing | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Technology | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Not applicable
Location
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100 Franklin Street, Lower Level, Boston, MA, USA
Public Transit Information
Site is accessible via public transportation.
Additional Information About Location
Training location = 100 Franklin Street
For map use, use 201 Devonshire Street for best directions.
Additional Information About Location
The YMCA of Greater Boston Education & Training Center is ADA-compliant and includes classroom space, computer labs, student support areas, and access to technology. The program is designed to support both in-person and remote participation. Participants may access support services, intake, assessment, advising, technical assistance, Wi-Fi, and computer lab resources at the 100 Franklin Street location as needed.
Phone Number
Program Contact
Robert Lowell